Although the Netherlands hesitates to roll out a blanket restriction, indications are that it will align itself with US demands by slowing down approvals for Chinese servicing requests and by quickening denials. Such actions will impact China’s mission to expand its local semiconductor market, as ASML products need regular servicing. ASML is the largest company…
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HubSpot’s current market cap is over $33bn. Analysts claim that if Alphabet proceeds with an offer, it would be unusual in a climate where the so-called Magnificent Seven – Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet, Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA)—are under the microscope of financial regulators. According to Reuters, a deal…
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Ergin Erdemir, the newly appointed Head of LATAM, brings a unique blend of experience and success to this pivotal role. With a remarkable 8-year leadership journey in institutional and retail e-FX business, Ergin has consistently showcased an exceptional ability to navigate complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable growth strategies. His proven track record…
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Data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) shows a quarter-on-quarter private residential property increase of 1.5% while sale transaction volumes plunged by approximately 20%. Bloomberg reports that Chia Siew Chuin, the head of residential research for Singapore at Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., said these statistics support and reflect local property demands. This economic mecca has,…
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Analysts speculate this rally follows signs that the US Federal Reserve is edging closer to rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions and Asian demand for the precious metal are also having an effect. This upshoot is 1.6% more than the commodity’s closing price on Thursday, 28 March 2024. Since February 2024, gold has risen in value by…
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In response to the urgent need for liquidity among care providers, UnitedHealth initiated a temporary support program earlier in the month. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain by offering loans, which providers are expected to repay within 45 business days. A significant portion of this financial support, amounting to over 40% of the…
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Under the leadership of CEO Rosalind Brewer, the company sought to enhance its healthcare offerings by investing heavily in VillageMD, a network of doctors' clinics known for consuming substantial cash flows. Over recent years, Walgreens has poured more than $6 billion into acquiring a majority stake in VillageMD, further bolstering its healthcare footprint with a…
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In a Chinese property landscape full of obstacles, this casts an ever-growing shadow over the property developer’s future. Based on a Reuters report, the offshore creditors’ financial advisor, Houlihan Lokey, said: The ad hoc creditor group firmly opposes Shimao’s restructuring proposal, (and) will unequivocally vote against it and other scheme creditors ought to do the…
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They include a new operating model and core commercial initiatives to accelerate the company’s growth. With brands such as Kleenex and Huggies, this company is a global leader in consumer goods. Going forward, the business will operate through three segments – North America, International Personal Care, and International Family Care and Professional – to streamline…
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The offering has drawn significant attention from investors not only in the Asia Pacific region but also globally. Fiona Ip, Deutsche Bank’s APAC treasurer, commented: Importantly, this issuance also represents the attractiveness of the Singapore dollar bond market, following strong recent deal flow and investor interest. Deutsche Bank returns to the SGD market for the…
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