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Hair care brand Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4 billion

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 26 (Reuters) - Hair care brand Olaplex Holdings on Thursday said it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Germany consumer goods maker Henkel for $1.4 billion. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema) Brought to you by Read More.

Morning Bid: Hope and Hormuz

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The contrasting messaging from Iran and the U.S. around a possible ceasefire in the Gulf has left investors reluctant to place major bets as cautious optimism around an end to the... Read More.

National Australia Bank to cut 170 jobs amid offshore expansion

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 26 (Reuters) - Australia's Finance Sector Union said on Thursday that National Australia Bank is proposing cutting about 170 jobs across the country as part of a restructuring of its business division, which will also create new roles offshore. Here are some details: ... Read More.

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly... Read More.

Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - Japan is weighing a controversial plan to arrest the yen's slide: stepping into oil futures markets, sources say, as long-standing policy tools lose traction against stubborn inflation pressures. Details of the proposal remain scant, after Reuters reported on Monday that... Read More.

Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

YAOUNDE, March 26 (Reuters) - Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation. The four-day gathering in... Read More.

Asian stocks mostly fall and oil climbs again over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - Asian stocks were mostly lower and oil prices gained on Thursday as a de-escalation of the Iran war remained uncertain. U.S. futures were down 0.1%. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was trading 0.3% lower at 53,607.75. South Korea's Kospi lost 1.9% to 5,537.30. Hong Kong's... Read More.

One Tech Tip: Here’s how AI can (and can’t) help you in your job hunt

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

For many job seekers, it might seem like there's never been a harder time to find a job. Hiring for white-collar jobs has been especially weak, part of what economists call a "low-hire, low-fire" job market in which businesses are largely holding onto their... Read More.

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take centre stage

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, March 26 (Reuters) - Asian stocks struggled for direction while the dollar held firm on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid dizzying developments in the Middle East, where Iran said it would weigh a U.S. proposal to end the Gulf conflict. The... Read More.

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI eyes $25 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 25 (Reuters) - Nvidia-backed startup Reflection AI is in talks to raise $2.5 billion at a valuation of $25 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Here are some details: * JPMorgan Chase... Read More.

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Hair care brand Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4 billion

Morning Bid: Hope and Hormuz

National Australia Bank to cut 170 jobs amid offshore expansion

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen

Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

Asian stocks mostly fall and oil climbs again over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

One Tech Tip: Here’s how AI can (and can’t) help you in your job hunt

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take centre stage

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI eyes $25 billion valuation, WSJ reports

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