Day: August 18, 2024
Asia markets set for a breather after last week’s rally; inflation data and central bank decisions on deck
Finished utility hole covers and frames stored for shipment at the Ito Tekko Co. foundry in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were largely set for a lower open on Monday after a week that saw markets rally. Traders in Asia will watch out for central bank releases this week, […]
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Planning a luxury trip to Singapore? Here’s what to do and where to stay
For many, Singapore — the city that inspired “Crazy Rich Asians” — is synonymous with luxury, with everything from top-tier accommodations to high-end shopping and restaurants. For the ultimate stay, Marina Bay Sands has an exclusive, invitation-only Chairman Suite, while Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island is a tranquil escape, known for hosting high-level international meetings. […]
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How the ultra wealthy travel in Singapore
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Locals call it the “little red dot,” after its diminutive proportions on world maps, but Singapore punches above its weight when it comes to offering travelers luxury living. Source
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Bank of America names 3 ETFs and a handful of stocks that will benefit from AI
Bank of America has identified several stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) poised to benefit from the growth in artificial intelligence. The Wall Street bank surveyed its fundamental equity team of 130 analysts, covering approximately 3,400 companies, to identify the companies that stand to gain from AI across various sectors. The bank believes the development of […]
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Stock futures rise slightly after S&P 500 notches best week of the year: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 8, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures inched higher in overnight trading Sunday after the S&P 500 registered its best week of 2024. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while futures connected to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added […]
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Trump, Harris inflation arguments are questionable, Chicago Fed president says
Austan Goolsbee speaking at Jackson Hole on Aug. 8, 2023. David A. Grogan | CNBC Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Sunday warned against misrepresenting the inflationary impacts of corporate price hikes and tariffs, which have become focal points of the Trump and Harris campaigns’ economic platforms. Goolsbee steered away from directly speaking on […]
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How scammers convince Americans to drain their life savings into crypto fraud schemes
More and more Americans are losing thousands of dollars to a scheme that takes fraudsters weeks or months to pull off. “Pig butchering” scams earned the name from the idea that scammers use flattery and fake bonding to “fatten up” their victims. The strategy has amassed billions in stolen funds—particularly in the form of cryptocurrencies. […]
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What to know before investing in buffer ETFs
ETF Edge What to know before investing in buffer ETFs Published Sun, Aug 18 20249:00 AM EDTUpdated 20 Min Ago Ellie Stevens@elliestevens02 WATCH LIVE Source
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Elon Musk’s rightward turn includes a fringe fascination: Civil war
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has repeatedly prophesied a future civil war related to immigration. Musk has posted about the subject on his social media platform X at least eight times in the past 10 months, according to a review of his posts by NBC News. And his posts usually include a specific prediction: He thinks […]
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To fix Starbucks, incoming CEO Brian Niccol will have to tackle its mobile app problem
Mobile order and Uber Eats and Doordash delivery pick up area at Starbucks coffee shop, Queens, New York. Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images It’s become a familiar sight at Starbucks cafes: a counter crowded with mobile orders, frustrated customers waiting for the drinks they ordered and overwhelmed baristas trying […]
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