S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

Published Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 09:45 PM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday (Aug 12) as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while...

India’s Tata Motors posts 8.3% quarterly profit rise on higher demand

Published Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 08:43 PM[NEW DELHI] Tata Motors reported an 8.3 per cent increase in quarterly profit on Wednesday (Aug 12), aided by demand from infrastructure,...

Mistrial declared in Texas murder case after new evidence found

A man accused of killing his mother is expected to face a new trial in January. Source link

Oil Prices Touch $90 a Barrel Over U.S.-Iran Stalemate

The price of oil was choppy on Tuesday, reaching $90 a barrel for the first time in two weeks before falling back, as the stalemate over the Iran war...
Swiss parliament panel fails to reach deal on UBS capital rules
Resilient Europe turns into a winning bet for money managers
Singapore shares end higher on Tuesday; STI up 1%
Monique Lester’s International Modeling Journey Shows Why Authenticity Still Matters in Modern Fashion
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Stocks to watch: UOB Kay Hian, ST Engineering, NetLink NBN, Ho Bee Land, F&N, Concord New Energy
Microsoft plans to unveil next-gen AI chip in September: report
​Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds are betting big on AI, but the central bank isn’t so sure
Gold eases from seven-week peak, US inflation data looms
Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
Emily Ratajkowski’s Slim Leather Jacket and Black Jeans Are the Ideal Pre-Fall Combo
Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks, WSJ reports

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DBS, OCBC surge on strong H1 results but don’t overlook the potential of underdog UOB
[SINGAPORE] There was a lot riding on the financial results of DBS, OCBC and UOB last week – with some analysts calculating that the three stocks had accounted for...
Zoom looks beyond video calls as Singapore workers return to office
[SINGAPORE] As more workers return to the office, Zoom wants to follow them as part of its wider push to grow beyond a video-conferencing platform in the Asia-Pacific.Instead of...
Deadly hit-and-run spurs call for action from Austin family, cyclist community
Chaw-Long Shih's family hope his death inspires bike safety improvements and closure. Source link
Hailey Bieber Confirms the Zigzag Headband Is a Must for Back-to-School Season
From the beach to the office, the zigzag headband is making a major comeback this fall. Forget the bun that unravels throughout the day—with this accessory, you can be...
National Hurricane Center highlights tropical Atlantic as peak season nears
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is highlighting an area in the tropical Atlantic for potential tropical development this week as the peak of hurricane season is just one week...
SK Hynix said to mull options for US$3 billion Chongqing plant
Published Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 04:25 PM[HONG KONG] South Korea’s SK Hynix is considering options for its Chongqing, China-based facility, including bringing in an investor to help accelerate...

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China central bank adds gold in Hong Kong amid trading hub push
This accelerates a longer-term trend where the People’s Bank of China moves gold reserves back home from LondonPublished Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 02:25 PMCHINA’S central bank is stockpiling...
Alphabet raises US$25 billion from sought-after bond sale
The offering draws roughly US$115 billion of peak demand, according to people with knowledge of the matterPublished Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 06:45 AM[NEW YORK] Alphabet sold US$25 billion...
Violence intervention groups push for city funding as federal help grows inconsistent
Community violence intervention groups are among those becoming increasingly impacted by inconsistent federal funding, and Austin is no exception. Source link
FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan
The five men should have been in a celebratory mood. FIFA had just pulled off a World Cup that broke records on a number of fronts. Its spectacular culmination,...
SGX has IPO pipeline of around 50 companies in various stages of readiness amid record results
It reports a 7.8% rise in FY2026 net profit to S$698.4 million, driven by gains across all segments[SINGAPORE] Singapore Exchange (SGX) says its pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs)...
3 Ways Psoriasis Can Affect Your Social Life—and How to Cope
If you’re one of the roughly 8 million people in the U.S. living with psoriasis, you know that flare-ups aren’t just itchy, painful, or both. They can also have...

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Alphabet returns to bond market despite AI spending worries
It is offering notes in as many as 10 parts, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years, sources sayPublished Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 08:33 PMALPHABET has started...
Lampasas ISD bans energy drinks, high-caffeine products on campuses
Lampasas ISD is banning energy drinks and caffeine pouches on all campuses beginning with the 2026-27 school year, according to a Facebook post from the high school. Source...
4 Color Combos I’ll Be Wearing This Fall Based on the 2027 Colormix Trend Forecast
Paint chips are designed to help redecorate your home, but they can be a powerful tool for updating your wardrobe too.We all know Cloud Dance was a controversial choice...
What the Stock Market’s Record Rally Has to Do With Rescuing the Yen
The U.S. Treasury Department’s official reason for intervening in the Japanese yen last week was to prop up a major currency that is critical to global trade and stabilize...
Air India taps Ethiopian Airlines veteran as CEO
Published Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 09:44 PM[NEW DELHI] Air India announced Tewolde Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson as the chief executive officer amid the Tata Group-owned carrier’s struggles...
Yen drifts after intervention whirlwind; Iran optimism dents US dollar
Published Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 09:38 PM[LONDON] The Japanese yen steadied on Wednesday (Aug 5) after its most volatile few days in months after historic intervention, while the...

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BritBox To Stream ‘A Woman of Substance’ Starring Brenda Blethyn In The U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: BritBox has swooped for A Woman of Substance and will show the new adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s multi-million bestselling novel in the U.S. The rags-to-riches drama is...
Warner Bros International Television Production Locks Down Slate Featuring Court Room Battles, Artemis Moon Mission & L.S. Lowry; ‘FBoy Island’ Spin-Off Also Showcased
EXCLUSIVE: Who Do You Think You Are? producer Wall to Wall is providing three of Warner Bros International Television Production‘s debuting titles at the London TV Screenings this week....
3388 Films To Release Minh Beta’s ‘Scent Of Pho’ In North America & Major International Markets 
EXCLUSIVE: 3388 Films has picked up North America and a slew of other rights to Minh Beta’s Scent Of Pho, which is currently on release in Vietnam over the...
Savannah Chrisley Reveals What She Really Thought About Whoopi & Joy When Co-Hosting ‘The View’
With Alyssa Farah Griffin on maternity leave, Chrisley Knows Best star Savannah Chrisley stepped in as the conservative voice on The View. It didn’t go the way she imagined....
Kate Hudson Has Viewers “Dreamin’” Of Life In L.A. In 2028 Olympics Promo
It wasn’t exactly Tom Cruise rappelling in from the roof of a stadium, but Oscar nominee Kate Hudson got some serious promo time tonight in the LA28 video played...
FBI Director Kash Patel Pops Up In USA Hockey Team’s Locker Room After Gold Medal Win
His boss is known to show up at the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open, UFC events, the FIFA World Cup Final and, of course, LIV Golf tournaments held at...

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Cat A COE premium eases as demand is diverted to Cat B
With the gap in premium between the two categories narrowing, buyers may prefer bigger cars, say observers[SINGAPORE] The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars eased in August’s...
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people remained...
Stocks to watch: KIT, MLT, Centurion, CapitaLand China Trust, GuocoLand, Ho Bee Land, All-Link Air & Sea
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 5): Source link
Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules
Nathan Owen got into his Jaguar and headed from Ormskirk, England, north of Liverpool, toward Bolton. But after he began cruising down the highway, it seemed his car would...
Mapletree Logistics Trust prices S$400 million perpetual securities at 3.5% 
Net proceeds will go towards the group’s general corporate and working capital purposes[SINGAPORE] Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has priced S$400 million in subordinated perpetual securities at 3.5 per cent...
S&P 500 hits record high on strong AI-linked earnings, Middle East deal hopes 
Recent gains have been driven by strong earnings from artificial intelligence heavyweightsPublished Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · 09:52 PM[BENGALURU] Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 hit an intraday record high...