NEW YORK/LONDON: Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and investors awaited the outcome of a US-China summit.
NST15 May, 2026 08:53am - 5 days
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-0.005 (-50.0%)SINGAPORE: Oil prices were higher on Friday and stocks a little bit lower as the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Middle East, though many markets in Asia were still heading for stellar weekly gains as AI demand has swept up chipmakers.
NST08 May, 2026 10:51am - 1 week
NEW YORK: US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with early gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings.
NST22 Apr, 2026 08:26am - 4 weeks
SINGAPORE/TOKYO: The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level in a week against major currencies on Monday before paring gains as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
TheStar20 Apr, 2026 16:45pm - 1 month
BATA is likely the only brand that everyone thinks is local, in any country the company sets foot in.
NST20 Apr, 2026 15:47pm - 1 month
SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped, the U.S. dollar lifted from lows and stock markets wobbled on Monday as rising tension in the Middle East kept shipping in and out of the Gulf to a bare minimum, though traders were holding out hope for a resolution.
TheStar20 Apr, 2026 09:26am - 1 month
NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower on Wednesday and was fluctuating narrowly on either side of unchanged throughout the day as investors assessed the likelihood that peace talks between Iran and the United States would resume shortly.
NST16 Apr, 2026 09:22am - 1 month
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
TheStar09 Apr, 2026 08:00am - 1 month
Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Wednesday.
TheEdge08 Apr, 2026 23:16pm - 1 month
（吉隆坡8日讯）Focus Dynamics Group Bhd（KL:FOCUS）指出，Nexia SSY PLT因费用问题分歧已辞去公司外部审计师职务。
TheEdge08 Apr, 2026 20:09pm - 1 month
Focus Dynamics Group Bhd (KL:FOCUS) said Nexia SSY PLT has resigned as the company’s external auditor due to a disagreement over fees.
TheEdge08 Apr, 2026 19:57pm - 1 month
LONDON/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK: Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space X and OpenAI may raise tens of billions more in the coming months despite volatility amid the Iran war and a software stock selloff, according to new data and dealmakers.
NST01 Apr, 2026 19:15pm - 1 month
LONDON/SYDNEY: Brent crude oil rose 3% on Monday and was on track for a record monthly rise while global stocks were in limbo as investors dug in for a Gulf conflict they fear will bring a spike in inflation and the risk of recession to much of the globe.
TheStar30 Mar, 2026 17:00pm - 1 month
SYDNEY: Stock markets slumped in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already has oil prices heading for a record monthly rise, bringing a spike in inflation and the risk of recession to much of the globe.
NST30 Mar, 2026 08:59am - 1 month
SYDNEY: Stock futures slid in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already has oil prices heading for a record monthly rise, bringing a spike in inflation and the risk of recession to much of the globe.
TheStar30 Mar, 2026 08:08am - 1 month
KUALA LUMPUR: A clearer sign of normalisation in the Middle East is needed for the local equity market to post a sustainable positive momentum, said economists.
NST26 Mar, 2026 08:00am - 1 month
KUALA LUMPUR: Estée Lauder is in talks regarding a potential business combination with Spanish beauty group Puig, the companies said on Monday, in a deal that would bring some of the world’s biggest beauty and fragrance brands, such as Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, and Clinique, under one roof.
NST24 Mar, 2026 08:49am - 1 month
SYDNEY: Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as oil prices paused gains, with markets turning to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting to see how policymakers will balance growth and inflation risk amid conflict in the Middle East.
TheStar18 Mar, 2026 14:48pm - 2 months
SYDNEY: Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the US Federal Reserve meeting to see how policymakers will balance growth and inflation risks amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
NST18 Mar, 2026 10:48am - 2 months