Maeve Turner
Singapore graduates struggle to secure roles despite high vacancy rates
Despite official data showing thousands of entry-level vacancies, new graduates report significant struggles securing roles due to cautious hiring and automated filters. Experts suggest networking, soft skills, and certifications as strategies for navigating this challenging landscape.
SpaceX shares slip below IPO price for first time as rally fizzles
SpaceX stock has slipped below its initial public offering price, marking a shift for the company following its market debut. Analysts are now closely watching upcoming earnings and insider lock-up expirations for signs of volatility.
Wall Street stocks rise on cooling inflation and strong quarterly earnings
Major equity indexes finished in positive territory as a decline in the Producer Price Index signaled cooling inflation, shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
PayPal jumps 16% as Stripe and Advent unveil $53bn acquisition offer
PayPal stock rose after reports of a $53 billion takeover offer led by Stripe and Advent International. Analysts are split on whether the bid reflects the company's intrinsic value.
Green Party leader backs rent freeze research projecting 2bn annual saving
A new research report proposes that freezing private rents at 2024 levels could save the government £2bn annually and provide household savings. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has voiced his support for the findings as the debate over housing affordability continues.
New York Fed says US economy resilient, inflation likely peaked
New York Fed President John Williams states that the U.S. economy shows resilience with steady GDP growth. He projects inflation will begin to moderate as the Federal Reserve works toward its 2 percent target.
White House officials meet senators to resolve Clarity Act ethics impasse
The White House is working to secure bipartisan support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by addressing Democratic demands for strict crypto-ethics rules.
SpaceX shares dip near IPO price, sparking doubts over future listings
SpaceX's stock is testing a psychological threshold near its IPO price, prompting investors to reassess the company's valuation and broader market appetite.
China's GDP Growth Unexpectedly Dips Below Official Target Range
China's economic expansion slowed to its lowest point since the final quarter of 2022, prompting financial institutions to downgrade full-year forecasts. Policymakers are now considering fiscal interventions to address the imbalance between strong export growth and weak demand.
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East
Brent and WTI crude prices increased after U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets sparked fears of supply disruptions through key energy shipping routes.
Healthy soil worth trillions, yet remains the globe’s most undervalued asset
New research argues that healthy soil is a severely undervalued asset, providing trillions in ecosystem, health, and economic services that current accounting misses.
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East
Crude oil benchmarks have climbed as military conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to disrupt energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exports have dropped significantly following the reimposition of naval blockades and threats to energy infrastructure.
Stripe Teams Up With Advent International in $53B Takeover Offer for PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a bid to acquire PayPal for $53 billion. The proposal would result in an equal ownership split.
PayPal receives $53bn joint acquisition bid
Stripe and Advent International have submitted a joint proposal to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at more than $53 billion. The offer would keep the company whole, though PayPal has not yet responded to the bid.
Stripe and Advent submit $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal
Stripe and Advent International have proposed a $53 billion acquisition of PayPal, a move that could significantly alter the global digital payments sector.
Locksmith scams surge by 147 percent as rogue firms exploit Google search
Rogue traders are using bait-and-switch tactics and manipulative search advertising to trap homeowners with inflated invoices. Industry bodies are calling for stricter regulation of online trade listings.
Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after spoiling $73k of ice cream
The Fair Work Commission and the Workplace Relations Commission ruled that drivers are responsible for cargo safety and immediate incident reporting. The decisions reinforce strict professional standards for accountability within the logistics and transport industry.
EQT to sell Nexon Asia Pacific to Adamantem Capital
EQT is exiting its investment in Nexon Asia Pacific following a growth strategy that included eight strategic acquisitions. The deal marks a transition for the IT services provider as it moves under the ownership of Adamantem Capital.
CSIRO report finds abandoning net zero won't lower power prices
The latest CSIRO GenCost report challenges political arguments that shifting away from net zero emissions will reduce power costs for Australian consumers. The study suggests that replacing retiring coal with new generation remains costly, regardless of the chosen technology.
Ryanair flight returns after passenger nearly sucked out of window
A Ryanair flight to Memmingen returned to Thessaloniki after debris from the right engine shattered a window, causing a rapid loss of cabin pressure. Passengers held onto an injured traveler while the pilots performed an emergency landing.