Novartis Q3 operating income up 6% on new drug sales
Third-quarter operating income, adjusted for special items, rose to US$5.46 billion Swiss drugmaker Novartis, on a deal-making spree this year, reported a gain in operating income of 6 per…
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SGX ETF market hits record S$16.3 billion AUM in Q3 on strong gold, Reit demand
It records net inflows of S$736 million in the quarter, bringing the total to S$1.4 billion in the year to date The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) hit a…
You’ve landed an interim exec job. How to make it permanent
The announcement came suddenly on Thursday. A Fortune 500 technology client needed an interim CFO immediately. Its previous executive had departed unexpectedly, leaving a $2.3 billion…
Five organizational transformation killers
On a recent flight, I watched a woman try to sneak an oversize briefcase and suitcase onto the plane. When challenged, she waved her boarding pass at the gate agent and declared, “Do you…
HSBC is bullish on 2025 despite hit from Madoff provision
HSBC Holdings raised its profitability outlook for 2025 even as earnings slid following an unexpected US$1.1 billion provision tied to Bernard Madoff’s giant fraud case more than a decade…
PBOC governor warns on stablecoin risks as global anxiety builds
People’s Bank of China (PBOC) governor Pan Gongsheng stiffened warnings on the risks around stablecoins, as the digital tokens usually pegged to fiat currencies stir more angst among…
Philippine banks to lead profit growth among regional peers
Philippine banks, helped by robust loans, are poised to deliver the highest net interest income growth among South-east Asian lenders this year. Banks in the Philippines are expected to…
Philippine peso falls to new record low on rate view, outflow
The Philippine peso fell past the key psychological level of 59 per US dollar to an all-time low, putting pressure on the central bank to defend the currency. The peso dropped 0.5 per cent…
AOC mocks Gaines for fifth-place finish at NCAA championships
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may have styled herself as a defender of women, but she apparently doesn't have much respect for their athletic achievements. Source link
Why the ghost tour industry faces a scary future
When David Dominé moved to Louisville, Kentucky, for law school in the 1990s, he was captivated by the historic district of Old Louisville, lined with stately Victorian mansions. After he…
Stocks to watch: Cordlife, Seatrium, First Reit, CICT, KIT, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Oct 28): Cordlife: The cord-blood bank said on Monday it had submitted its response to…
Keppel Infrastructure Trust 9M distributable income up 59.2% at S$168.9 million on divestment gains
Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) on Tuesday (Oct 28) reported distributable income of S$168.9 million for the first nine months of 2025, up 59.2 per cent from S$106.1 million in the…
EU and China to hold talks to defuse trade spat over rare earths
The European Union and China will hold talks this week to address trade disputes as Beijing’s restrictions on exports of key minerals and chips risk disrupting Europe’s auto industry. The…
Zohran Mamdani deploys transgender rabbi in TV ad to help close the deal with New York voters
New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani's new campaign ad features four women rabbis -- including one who is transgender -- singing his praises in a final bid to shore up support for the…
Amazon Plans Massive Layoffs After Nine Months of President Trump
“Republicans’ reckless decisions are causing prices on everything to go up, from groceries to gas—Wisconsinites cannot afford to pay even more for healthcare, too,” Evers said.…
California Reveals Plan to Fight Trump’s “Election Monitors”
“Republicans’ reckless decisions are causing prices on everything to go up, from groceries to gas—Wisconsinites cannot afford to pay even more for healthcare, too,” Evers said.…
Business Owner Urges People to Stand Up to Trump With Wild T-Shirt
“Republicans’ reckless decisions are causing prices on everything to go up, from groceries to gas—Wisconsinites cannot afford to pay even more for healthcare, too,” Evers said.…
Republican Governor Tries to Force Party to Gerrymander for Trump
“Republicans’ reckless decisions are causing prices on everything to go up, from groceries to gas—Wisconsinites cannot afford to pay even more for healthcare, too,” Evers said.…
Exxon Sues California for Violating Its Free Speech Rights
“Republicans’ reckless decisions are causing prices on everything to go up, from groceries to gas—Wisconsinites cannot afford to pay even more for healthcare, too,” Evers said.…
Canada’s Doug Ford Says Trump’s Reaction Is Proof Reagan Ad Was Genius
Ontario Premier Doug Ford thinks that the Ronald Reagan anti-tariff commercial that set President Trump off was “the best ad I ever ran.” The TV ad featured an edited 1987 radio address…
Leaders from Box, Meta, and LinkedIn on how AI is reshaping the future of work
AI is radically changing the future of the workplace — from redefining jobs to fueling the rise of so-called “work slop.” Live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, Box…
DoorDash launches emergency response to lapse in SNAP benefits
DoorDash is launching an "Emergency Food Response" as federal food aid is set to run out starting Saturday. Source link
Democrats accuse administration of delaying window shopping for Obamacare amid subsidies dispute
Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter accusing the Trump administration of delaying window shopping for Obamacare plans offered on the federal exchange ahead of the start of open…
Cartels stand to capitalize as Mexico eyes big tobacco tax hike
Mexico's Senate is pushing to pass a bill that would raise the country's tax on tobacco, figuring it will not only improve health by discouraging use, but also add to the government's bank…