• Buybacks, insider activity and capital moves

    IN THE five trading sessions to the May 14 close, 16 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$42 million.Over the same period, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 50 primary-listed stocks.Directors or CEOs reported 18 acquisitions and 14 disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and seven disposals.This included CEO or director acquisitions filed for A-Sonic Aerospace , Dezign Format Group , Far East Orchard , Huationg Global , Khong Guan , Leong Guan Holdings , Lincotrade & Associates Holdings , Nera Telecommunications , TrickleStar , Uni-Asia Group , Vin’s…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • Asia Could Gain From Iran War Fallout

    Asia faces energy risks from Strait of Hormuz disruption. Conflict may boost Asian defense, drone and chip industries. Higher oil prices could accelerate electric vehicle adoption. Prolonged shortages could hurt Asia manufacturing output. The Iran war is battering Asian economies through oil shocks and trade disruption, yet some nations are…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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