Posts by Liam Redmond
Gold falls as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 11:09 AM GOLD prices reversed course to slip more than 1 per cent on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue the war in Iran over the coming weeks. Spot gold fell 1.3 per cent at US$4,694.48 per ounce…
Read MoreStocks slide, dollar advances after Trump speech on Iran war
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 09:54 AM [SINGAPORE] Stocks fell, the dollar firmed and oil rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington’s “core strategic objectives” in the Iran war were nearing completion but stopped short of providing a clear outline of when the conflict would end. The prospect of the end…
Read MoreChina’s worst tech earnings in three years signal tough comeback
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 09:27 AM CHINESE technology companies reported their weakest quarterly profit growth in three years, leaving more doubt for investors looking for a recovery in sector stocks. Earnings for the 30-member Hang Seng Tech Index fell 30 per cent in the three months through December 2025, compared with a year…
Read MoreNikkei rises on Middle East de-escalation hopes ahead of Trump speech
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 09:07 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, lifted by hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, with investors awaiting remarks later in the day from U.S. President Donald Trump that could signal the war’s trajectory. The Nikkei rose 0.85 per cent to 54,207.02 as…
Read MoreUS set to roll out tiered tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 08:42 AM THE Trump administration is preparing to outline a tiered system for its broad tariffs on steel and aluminum products in an attempt to simplify a process that has dogged American companies for months. The US will maintain 50 per cent tariffs on a large number of derivative…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ST Engineering, Nio, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China Everbright Water
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Apr 2): Source link
Read MorePop Mart’s US$33 billion rout casts doubt on life after Labubu
The company’s Labubu-led Monsters series accounted for about 40 per cent of total revenue last year, up from 23 per cent in 2024 Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 08:19 AM A RELENTLESS selloff in Pop Mart International Group shares is showing little sign of bottoming out as skepticism deepens over the toymaker’s Labubu-led growth.…
Read MoreNasa set to launch crew to moon for first time in 50 years
NASA astronauts are poised to lift off on Wednesday on a 10-day journey that will slingshot them around the moon, marking humanity’s return to the lunar vicinity for the first time in more than half a century. The crew’s Lockheed Martin-built Orion capsule, perched atop the Boeing-made Space Launch System rocket, is set to launch…
Read MoreExpectations for AGM and reporting timeliness
SGX RegCo observes trend of more issuers applying for extensions of time to hold AGMs and publish required documents THE annual general meeting (AGM) is a cornerstone of shareholder engagement, and remains one of the most important touch points for shareholders in an issuer’s calendar. It is the principal forum through which shareholders receive updates…
Read MoreRobot taxis stop in traffic in Wuhan, stranding travellers
China had a late start in driverless technology but has been quicker to approve widespread testing Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 06:44 AM [BEIJING] One of the world’s largest experiments in driverless cars suffered an embarrassing setback as a number of robot taxis abruptly stopped moving in traffic Tuesday evening in Wuhan, China, stranding…
Read MoreAustralia’s regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 06:30 AM — Updated Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 01:17 PM AUSTRALIAN Securities Exchange has an ‘insular and defensive’ culture that prioritised delivering higher shareholder returns over ensuring critical market infrastructure was in place, according to a new regulatory report published on Thursday. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s…
Read MoreGM, Toyota report lower quarterly sales in US amid affordability concerns
Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 06:06 AM TOP automakers General Motors and Toyota reported lower first-quarter sales in the US on Wednesday, as economic uncertainty, high borrowing costs and vehicle prices kept buyers on the sidelines. Vehicle sales decreased 5.3 per cent in the three-month period compared with the prior year, according to research…
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