Business

Singapore bank DBS Q4 net profit misses forecasts, flags rate headwinds in 2026

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

By Rae Wee and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Singapore's biggest bank DBS Group on Monday maintained expectation that net profit this year will dip slightly from 2025's, after posting a 10% drop in fourth-quarter earnings that was weighed down by a lower... Read More.

Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday after the U.S. and Iran pledged to continue talks over the Middle Eastern producer's nuclear programme, easing concerns about a possible conflict that could disrupt supply from the region. Brent crude futures fell... Read More.

Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The yen extended a string of recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday's election, easing the path to further fiscal stimulus. The yen... Read More.

Japan markets brace for historic electoral win by PM Takaichi

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, handing her a mandate to follow through on a pledge to cut taxes and reflate the economy through spending. COMMENTARY: SKYE MASTERS,... Read More.

Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus lands $10 billion debt package from Blackstone, Coatue

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Australian artificial intelligence company Firmus said on Monday it had finalised a $10 billion debt funding package led by global private equity firm Blackstone and Coatue Management, a New York-based technology investor. Firmus said the funding would be... Read More.

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak

Sunday, February 8 by SRN News

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at Wall Street's last gasp rebound. A rally in chip... Read More.

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

Saturday, February 7 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media and its smaller rival Tegna. "We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks," Trump wrote in a... Read More.

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

Saturday, February 7 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna on Saturday, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. "We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks," Trump wrote on... Read More.

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Saturday, February 7 by SRN News

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, while Iran's foreign minister threatened U.S. military bases in the region a day after the discussions. "The... Read More.

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy

Saturday, February 7 by SRN News

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a low-cost joint airline and an international airport in northern Syria. Syria is trying to improve its economy after a long war that killed nearly... Read More.

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Singapore bank DBS Q4 net profit misses forecasts, flags rate headwinds in 2026

Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus

Japan markets brace for historic electoral win by PM Takaichi

Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus lands $10 billion debt package from Blackstone, Coatue

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy

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