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Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, exceeding market expectations. In a bold move, the bank has also made a S$1.4 billion ($1.04 billion) offer to acquire its insurer arm Great Eastern, showcasing its commitment to strategic investments and portfolio enhancement. The offer, which includes a 37% premium
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European companies operating in China are facing an increasingly difficult economic landscape. A recent survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce reveals that as China’s growth slows and overcapacity issues rise, it has become harder for European businesses to maintain profitability in the country. Delays in payments and challenges in enforcing contracts have become
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AMC Entertainment is currently grappling with a significant financial challenge in the form of a $4.5 billion debt, with a large portion of it maturing in 2026. The company’s CEO, Adam Aron, recently addressed this issue during a post-earning conference call, revealing that AMC has been engaged in discussions with lenders for almost a year
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British neobank Monzo recently announced that it has secured an additional $190 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising for the year to an impressive $610 million. This latest round of funding included investments from notable new backers, such as Hedosophia and CapitalG, as well as participation from existing investors like Singaporean sovereign wealth fund
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Stanley Druckenmiller, a renowned billionaire investor, made headlines recently when he disclosed that he had reduced his stake in chipmaker Nvidia due to concerns about the artificial intelligence market becoming overheated. This move has sparked debate about the future of AI investments and the long-term viability of the sector. Druckenmiller’s Investment Philosophy Druckenmiller’s decision to
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Brad Gerstner, the Chair and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently made some significant strategic moves in response to this year’s strong run in technology stocks. Despite being bullish on the stocks that are reaccelerating due to artificial intelligence, Gerstner has decided to take some chips off the table. He mentioned during an appearance on
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Amazon Web Services recently announced an additional investment of 12 billion Singapore dollars over the next five years to expand its cloud infrastructure and services in Singapore. This investment aims to enhance the data center capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a significant commitment to the ASEAN region. Since the launch of its first Asia-Pacific
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Berkshire Hathaway saw its Class A shares trade up 1.2% early Monday after the conglomerate posted an impressive 39% year-over-year growth in operating profit. Additionally, the Warren Buffett-led business also reported a significant increase in cash holdings, approaching a record level of $200 billion. Shares of Paramount surged 2.4% following reports that the owner of
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Warren Buffett recently announced that Berkshire Hathaway is considering an investment opportunity in Canada. Despite uncertainties in the current global financial landscape, Buffett expressed confidence in putting money into Canada and revealed that the company is actively exploring potential opportunities in the country. In the past, Buffett has made significant investments in Canada, such as
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During Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, Warren Buffett took the stage to pay tribute to his longtime business partner, Charlie Munger. This marked the 60th meeting for Buffett, who has largely withdrawn from public appearances discussing the company. Buffett expressed his comfort with allowing chief executives of Berkshire’s operating units to engage directly
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