US: Stocks fall as Nvidia results hit AI shares
WALL Street stocks tumbled on Thursday (Feb 27), extending a rough period as disappointment with Nvidia earnings and fresh tariff rhetoric from Donald Trump pressured the market. While…
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Bitcoin ETFs are hit by a record US$1 billion outflow in one day
INVESTORS yanked more than US$1 billion from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday (Feb 25), marking the biggest one-day outflow since the cohort’s debut last January.…
Bybit Hit by Record $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: North Korean Hackers Suspected in Largest Digital Asset Theft Ever
Bybit, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been hacked, with analysts estimating losses of nearly $1.5 billion. Experts believe North Korean hackers were behind the…
Trump’s China tariffs will hit small device makers hardest
The day after the Super Bowl, ZapperBox quietly raised the price on Amazon of its over-the-air DVR. ZapperBox offers one of the best means of recording local channels from an antenna, and…
How Did Kim Sae-ron Die? South Korean Netflix Star Who Starred in Hit K-Drama 'Bloodhounds' Found Dead in Her Home Aged 24
A popular South Korean actress, who went into hiding after being involved in a drunk driving accident, was found dead at her home on Sunday. Kim Sae-ron, 24, was discovered in her…
Aviva’s India arm hit with US$7.5m fine for fake invoice scheme
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay US$7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an investigation found it created fake invoices to pay illegal…
Tesla showrooms are being hit by a wave of anti-DOGE protests
Last Monday, inspired by reading about a small protest of Elon Musk and DOGE that happened at a Tesla charging station in Maine, Joan Donovan decided to make a digital flyer inviting…
Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Waves,’ Sundance Hit ‘DJ Ahmet’ Among Czech Buzz Titles at EFM
The latest from an animation powerhouse, an anticipated biopic from a three-time Oscar nominee and a buzzy Sundance premiere headline the slate of new and upcoming Czech titles on offer at…
Sony Earnings Surge on Gaming and Music, Pictures Take a Hit
Sony Group Corporation turned in a strong third quarter for 2024, riding high on gaming and music while its film unit faced headwinds. The tech and entertainment conglomerate posted…
BYD shares hit record high, trouncing Tesla’s stock this year
BYD shares briefly rose to their highest intraday price on record, reflecting optimism that the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) leader will further challenge peers such as Tesla through its…
Saudi Drama Against The Patriarchy ‘Hobal’ Beats Hollywood Titles Becoming Standout Local Hit
Saudi filmmaker Abdulaziz Alshlahei’s drama “Hobal” about clashes between tradition and modernity within a Saudi family during the early 1990s is scoring mightily at the Saudi Arabian box…
Vietnam Hit ‘The Real Sister’ Sets Global Release Ahead of EFM
Vietnamese family drama “The Real Sister” is headed to international screens following its breakout success at home. The Live On production, which has dominated Vietnam‘s box office for…
Singapore’s STI breaks through to a new record as banks hit fresh highs
The three banks, which contribute to about half of the STI, have hit highs multiple times in the past year SINGAPORE’s Straits Times Index (STI) has broken through to a new record high on…
DBS crosses S$46 for first time to hit new high on strong results and capital return dividend plan
SHARES of DBS rose to a historic level after it announced a capital return dividend of S$0.15 per share per quarter to be paid out over FY2025 alongside its fourth-quarter results, which…
Industrial property in Singapore among sectors likely to take a hit from JS-SEZ, analysts say
Manpower or space intensive sectors could reap big savings by moving to the special economic zone across the Causeway WHILE some industries in Singapore, such as banks and gaming, are…
Capri Hit Hard by $675M Impairment Charge in Q3
Capri Holdings is still looking for its footing. The company, which owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, logged a $675 million non-cash impairment charge against its assets in the…
Santorini gets hit with multiple earthquakes. Here’s what to know
Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four…
Car prices face US$3,000 increase as tariffs hit auto sector
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico will threaten production at automakers across North America and send record vehicle prices even higher, with about a quarter of a…
US car prices face US$3,000 increase as tariffs hit auto sector
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico will threaten production at automakers across North America and send record vehicle prices even higher, with about a quarter of a…
Tariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure
Investors are bracing for a looming hit to US corporate profits and pressure on inflation after President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb 1) signed an executive order imposing tariffs on its…
Winter storm warnings for 12 states as 48 inches of snow to hit
Winter storm warnings have been issued for 12 states, with up to 48 inches of snow expected on Saturday. Why It Matters Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for…
These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
WASHINGTON — Rep. Luz Rivas had barely begun her day in Washington when her cellphone rang at 7 a.m. The Hurst fire had erupted around 10:30 the night before and — fueled by high winds and…
Winter weather warnings in 9 states as 3 feet of snow to hit
Winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across nine states due to expected snowfall, freezing rain and hazardous road conditions. Why It Matters Snow can cause travel disruptions…
Sudan rebels at war with army hit back at US over genocide claims
Sudan's rebel paramilitary group battling the nation's armed forces in a deadly civil war has slammed the United States' decision to issue sanctions against the group, its leader and…