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Singapore bank lending up for fourth straight month

SINGAPORE's bank lending extended its growth streak for the fourth straight month in February, lifted by continued growth in housing and construction loans.

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US SEC official warns Wall Street of risks associated with blank-check companies

A U.S. markets watchdog official on Wednesday warned dealmakers in the frothy blank-check market to follow the regulatory demands associated with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, amid concerns over problems with the capital-raising scheme.

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Global M&A sets first-quarter record as dealmakers shape post-COVID world

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged globally in the first quarter of 2021 to a year-to-date record, as companies and investment firms rushed to get ahead of changes in how people work, shop, trade and receive healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Exxon Mobil signals better first-quarter earnings as oil prices climb

Exxon Mobil Corp expects rising first-quarter results across its three major businesses, with an at least US$2 billion improvement from prices for oil and gas driving profits, the company signaled in a securities filing on Wednesday.

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Why is there a global chip shortage and why should you care?

From delayed car deliveries to a supply shortfall in home appliances to costlier smartphones, businesses and consumers across the globe are facing the brunt of an unprecedented shortage in semiconductor microchips.

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Ford to provide update on financial impact of chip shortage next month

DETROIT :Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday, while announcing the latest North America production cuts at seven assembly plants due to the global chip shortage, that it would provide an update on April 28 to the expected hit to its 2021 profit.

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Deliveroo’s flop a wake-up call for tech hopefuls

A dismal London stock market debut for Deliveroo, coming on the heels of other lukewarm listings, may be a sign that investors are becoming more discerning when it comes to buying shares in companies that have yet to turn a profit.

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Microsoft wins US$21.9 billion contract with US Army to supply augmented reality headsets

Microsoft on Wednesday (Mar 31) said it has won a deal to sell the US Army augmented reality headsets based on its HoloLens product and backed by Azure cloud computing services.

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SEC opens investigation into Bill Hwang after Archegos meltdown: Bloomberg News

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started a preliminary investigation into Bill Hwang following the collapse of New York-based Archegos Capital Management, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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S&P 500 closes in on 4,000 as Biden spending plan on deck

Technology shares led the S&P 500 to a record high on Wednesday, and the three major Wall Street indexes were set to post their fourth straight quarterly gains, as investors awaited details of President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure plan.

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