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What if you invested $20,000 in OCBC 10 years ago?
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If You Invested S$20,000 in OCBC 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You Would Have Received in Dividends
Singapore’s second-largest bank has been a dependable dividend payer all these years, but can it start paying out even more? The post If You Invested S$20,000 in OCBC 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You Would Have Received in Dividends appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - NewsLA Times
TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily halt a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
TikTok has filed for an emergency reprieve with the U.S. Supreme Court to buy more time before a nationwide ban of the social media app is set to go into effect next month.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Singapore ministers to take legal action against Bloomberg over ‘libellous’ article; CPF changes for 2025: Lower interest, higher savings, Special Accounts close: Singapore live news
Singapore ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are taking legal action against Bloomberg over a "libellous" article about property transactions and the CPF changes for 2025 that you should know. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - NewsCNN
Ukraine says North Koreans took heavy casualties during weekend attack in Kursk region
Ukraine said on Monday that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops suffered heavy losses during fighting at the weekend in the Russian region of Kursk.
3-min read - PoliticsCNN
Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his administration would revoke the polio vaccine’s authorization, suggested he could pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and said he will press Ukraine and Russia to end their war.
10-min read - NewsThe Independent
A CNN team rescued a prisoner from Syrian jail. But is he really who he says he is?
After a fact-checking group in Syria concluded that a man found in an abandoned Syrian prison was actually an Assad officer who took part in tortures, CNN said it is now investigating if the prisoner gave them a “false identity”
5-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
21 best nasi lemak stalls in Singapore [Dec 2024 update]
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20-min read - SportThe Guardian
Pep Guardiola feels he is ‘not good enough’ after City’s late defeat by United
Pep Guardiola said, after Manchester City’s eighth defeat in 11 games: ‘I have to find solutions and so far I haven’t’, after their dramatic derby loss
3-min read - NewsReuters
North Korean media reports South Korean President Yoon's impeachment
Yoon was impeached in a second vote by South Korea's opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, which shocked the nation. KCNA had reported for the first time on Dec. 11 South Korea's martial law crisis which was sparked on Dec. 3. On Monday, KCNA did not offer much commentary, but called Yoon's defiant televised remarks on Dec. 12 "a press statement spliced with lies and obstinacy" and noted the rally in front of South Korean parliament that called for Yoon'
1-min read - NewsCNN
What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast
Mysterious flying objects overhead. Concern and confusion. And calls for military intervention.
14-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Madonna divides fans with AI-generated photos of her and Pope Francis
The pictures were supposedly created by an artist’s meme Instagram account
3-min read - LifestyleEdgeProp
ANALYSIS: BTO or Resale?
Tanglin Halt Courtyard has the highest subscription rate among the BTO projects launched this year. (Image: HDB)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - Homebuyers often face the choice between applying for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat or purchasing a resale HDB flat.Prospective buyers of resale flats typically scour property listings to find their ideal home or engage a property agent to assist them. Price negotiations are conducted directly between buyers and sellers or through their respective agents.In contras
8-min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Singaporeans gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. They earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
5-min read - NewsCNN
World’s top 100 cities revealed – Singapore is in the top 10
Data analytics company Euromonitor International has revealed its top 100 city destinations for 2024 and there are a few surprises at the top of the list.
3-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—Rates Up To 3.20%, Minimum Deposits From $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
30-min read - BusinessEdgeProp
Is it a Good Deal?: A freehold three-bedder in Bukit Timah sold for $2,144 psf, netting over $2 million profit
Maple Woods has achieved nine profitable transactions with profits of over $2 million. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) – Last month, a three-bedroom unit in Maple Woods was sold for $3.3 million ($2,144 psf). The seller had purchased the 1,539-sq ft unit in April 2009 for $1.277 million ($830 psf), resulting in a profit of $2.023 million.We used our analytics tool, Is it a Good Deal?, to assess whether the buyer of the three-bedroom unit at Maple Woods secured a
8-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
Don’t go to these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in Dec 2024
With school holidays in full swing and the upcoming Christmas break, many of you might overlook the scheduled deep cleaning days for your favourite food centres or wet markets.
4-min read - Lifestyleohmyhome
How to Appeal to Sell Your HDB Resale Flat Before MOP?
Anyone who owns a home already knows that you're not allowed to sell your resale flat before you've reached your MOP HDB. But there are certain circumstances, like going through a divorce or avoiding bankruptcy, that necessitate selling your HDB flat before the typical 5-year MOP is up. Here's how you can appeal to HDB for an early MOP sale.
5-min read - TechnologySETHLUI.COM
LifeSG credits – 2 ways to cash out your $200 immediately
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have distributed S$200 in LifeSG credits to NSmen and NSFs (including those enlisting by 31 Dec 2024) as a gracias for proning on grassy knolls for 2 years.
3-min read - EntertainmentTime
Your Guide to Spotify Wrapped 2024
Here’s how to access the annual listening recap and what new features to expect.
4-min read - Businessohmyhome
HDB's ethnic quota: How it affects home sellers and buyers
Homeowners who wish to sell their HDB flats quickly, or are experiencing trouble finding willing buyers in the market, are often advised to lower their asking price relative to past transactions of similar properties within their neighbourhood. But even that might not be enough for minority home sellers, who often face greater difficulty navigating the HDB’s Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP).
8-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
5 Singapore stocks that are able to pay higher dividends in 2025
Dividends are attractive because they represent a tangible return on your investment that flows straight into your bank account. Here's a look at 5 stocks that might pay higher dividends next year.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Fed could be on the verge of ripping up its rate script for 2025
Investors are betting a final 2024 rate cut this week is a sure thing from the Federal Reserve this week, but the bigger question is whether the central bank is ready to scale back what it expects to do in 2025.
5-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoCCTV Shows Power of Damaging Earthquake That Hit Vanuatu
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, causing widespread damage.The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck 30 km (18 miles) west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 km.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a tsunami warning, before lifting it less than two hours later.CCTV footage from Stephane Rivier shows the moment the earthquake shook his garage and home in Port Vila, as well as the aftermath. Credit:
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VideoApple planning thinner and foldable iPhones for 2025: WSJ
Apple (AAPL) could be planning a thinner iPhone and several foldable devices for release next year, according to a Wall Street Journal report, in hopes of boosting growth with these new designs. Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith review the type of innovations that tech consumers have been buying into and whether these new designs would be enough to bolster iPhone enthusiasm. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. Th
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Stock market today: Nasdaq soars to record as Tesla, Google, Amazon, Apple hit fresh highs
Markets are gearing up for the Fed's final rate decision of the year, while bitcoin hit a fresh record.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
NBA trade season: Breaking down the Central Division landscape
Let's take a look at which teams are in need of making a move, and how they should approach the trade deadline.
5-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoOminous Storm Clouds Loom Over Northeast Texas
A line of storms rolled through the Fort Worth area on Monday, December 16, as the National Weather Service warned some could produce “dime- to nickel-sized hail” but that “all storms” were capable of heavy rain.Footage taken by Matthew Perez shows ominous storm clouds looming over Richland Hills, Texas, northeast of Fort Worth, on Monday afternoon.The weather service warned that gusty winds and small hail would be possible as the cold front moved through the area. Credit: Matthew Perez via Stor
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How to get tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK tour
The Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour is heading your way. Find out how you can bag tickets for a date near you.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow eyes longest losing streak since 1978 as stocks slide ahead of Fed decision
The Fed meeting kicks off with investors on alert for clues to the path of rates after the widely expected December cut.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoFinancial vortex: How to manage while saving for retirement
There were a number of big takeaways from Goldman Sachs annual Retirement Survey & Insights Report, one of which was a decline in the impact of the financial vortex. So what is the financial vortex, and how well are people managing it? Robert "Bob" Powell is joined by Chris Ceder, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Senior Retirement Strategist, to discuss the financial vortex, whether to delay your retirement, personalized planning and advice, financial wellness programs, AI, and much more in this w
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich still recovering from stroke, unclear when he can return
Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke at the team's arena on Nov. 2, and he's been recovering ever since.
2-min read - NewsTechCrunch
Shein must cede Indians' data, control of local ops to re-enter India
Shein must surrender all data of Indian customers and control of its local operations to its partner, Reliance Retail, and keep operations fully local to re-enter the Indian market, according to new government disclosures that reveal how the apparel and accessories retailer secured a rare exception to India's ban on Chinese-linked apps. In a parliamentary disclosure on Tuesday, India's commerce minister Piyush Goyal said that Shein will operate purely as a technology partner, with Reliance main
2-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoHeavy Snow Dumps on California Ski Resort
Heavy snow came down on California’s Tahoe region on Monday, December 16, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of additional accumulations and wind gusts up to 40 mph.A winter weather advisory was in effect for western Plumas County until early Tuesday morning. The weather service warned areas above 5,000 feet to expect up to five additional inches of snow and to “plan on slick mountain travel conditions.”Footage shows ski conditions at the Palisades Tahoe resort on Monday morning. Cr
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Vikings roll over Bears, Falcons fend off Raiders on Monday Night Football doubleheader
It wasn't a great night of football across the board, but Week 15 of he NFL season is already over.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoExpect a correction in 2025, be ready to buy the dip: Strategist
The Federal Reserve may slow down the pace of its rate-easing cycle in 2025. Main Street Research chief investment officer James Demmert tells Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith this could cause a market (^DJI,^GSPC, ^IXIC) correction, which he says is an opportunity for investors to buy on the dip. “Investors should recognize that ‘25 is going to be really different than ‘24,” Demmert says, also noting that “this rally, which has been really dramatic since July, is starting to look
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TikTok’s long-shot strategy to escape US ban is down to SCOTUS and Trump
TikTok is making two emergency appeals to save its social media app from a countrywide ban before the Supreme Court and President-elect Donald Trump. Neither is guaranteed to work.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoWall Street focus shifts to Fed, Nvidia slump: Yahoo Finance
Investors are preparing for the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, where the Fed is expected to cut rates by another 25 basis points. Wall Street will be carefully listening to Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for any insights into what to expect in the new year. One stock in focus is Nvidia (NVDA), which has slipped into correction territory. GameStop (GME), Quantum Computing (QUBT), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), and Pfizer (PFE) are among the trending tickers on Yahoo Finance’s platfo
- BusinessTechCrunch
This fintech processed $1B in payments through word-of-mouth
How Juicyway processed more than $1 billion in cross-border payments. TechCrunch Fintech scribe Mary Ann Azevedo will be back in your inbox on January 7. Juicyway is an African fintech that's leveraging stablecoin technology to power fast and cheap cross-border payments.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoTesla will be the 'biggest winner' in 2025, this analyst says
CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson joins Catalysts host Seana Smith to discuss his Tesla (TSLA) outlook for 2025, reaffirming his Buy rating on the stock. "I think the stock is pricing in a much easier regulatory environment for autonomous driving, and we think Tesla has the best technology out there," he tells Yahoo Finance, noting that the stock has surged tremendously since the 2024 election results. "They're really going to be the biggest winner." Nelson explains that President-elect Donald Trump's
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African digital bank Tyme raises $250M round led by Nubank at $1.5B valuation
Tyme Group, a South African fintech, has secured $250 million in a Series D round, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The funding was led by Nu Holdings, which owns Latin America’s most valuable fintech Nubank, investing $150 million for a 10% stake. Founded in 2019, Tyme Group operates a hybrid digital banking model that combines online banking with physical service touchpoints.
2-min read - NewsTechCrunch
Cash App creator Bob Lee's killer found guilty of second-degree murder
A San Francisco jury has found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing of Bob Lee, the Cash App creator and former CTO of Block, according to NBC News Bay Area on Tuesday. The jury found Momeni not guilty of first-degree murder, meaning jurors decided the murder of Lee was not premeditated. Lee was fatally stabbed on the streets of downtown San Francisco in April 2023.
2-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoCyclone Chido Leaves Deadly Path of Destruction Across Mayotte
The French island territory of Mayotte was devastated on Sunday, December 15, a day after Cyclone Chido ripped across the region, leaving at least a dozen people dead.Footage captured by social user Zokweli TV shows destroyed homes, beached boats, and debris strewn across the capital of Mamoudzou. According to the French meteorological service, the cyclone was of a magnitude “not seen in over 90 years” in the region, with wind gusts reaching up to 200 km/h (about 124 mph).According to the French
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VideoBritish Radio DJ Saved From River After Rescuing Struggling Dog
British morning radio DJ Jordan North was rescued by a lifeboat crew on Monday, December 16, after he stepped into London’s Thames river to save a dog from drowning and then found himself struggling in the water himself.Speaking on his Capital FM show, North said he had been out for a run near Hammersmith Bridge when he saw a woman in distress and people “looking over the edge” into the water. North approached the scene and saw a Labrador retriever “basically drowning,” so he climbed over a larg
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Hannah Kobayashi returns to the U.S., says she was 'unaware' of media coverage after she was reported missing
Hannah Kobayashi reportedly returned to the U.S. on Dec. 17, almost a week after her family announced she had been located in Mexico.
9-min read - NewsYahoo News UK
What happened to Sara Sharif as father and stepmother jailed for life?
Urfan Sharif, 42, and Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of Sara's murder last week following a trial at the Old Bailey.
6-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoIs bitcoin the best portfolio diversifier over gold and bonds?
With the new year just around the corner, investors may be revisiting their portfolio allocation strategy to make sure they are best positioned for 2025. Yahoo Finance host Madison Mills examines the correlation of bond yields (^FVX, ^TNX, ^TYX), gold (GC=F), and bitcoin (BTC-USD) to equity performance. Recent analysis from BlackRock shows that government bonds are heavily correlated with equity performance, while bitcoin and gold are more independent. This could suggest that cryptocurrency and
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VideoFed will be 'more cautious' in 2025. Strategist explains why.
The Federal Reserve has begun its two-day FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee), with investors eagerly anticipating tomorrow's interest rate decision by the central bank. State Street Global Markets senior macro strategist Noel Dixon joins Morning Brief to offer his outlook on the future of monetary policy. The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points tomorrow. Dixon suggests the Federal Reserve will likely moderate its aggressive rate-cutting strategy next year. While a D
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VideoTrump pledges to 'knock out' middleman, health insurer stocks react
Health insurance providers, including CVS Health (CVS), Cigna (CI), and UnitedHealth (UNH), are under pressure following comments from President-elect Donald Trump. “We're going to knock out the middleman,” Trump said at a press conference on Monday, referring to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) that negotiate drug prices between the manufacturer and the pharmacy. He added, “We're going to get drug costs down at levels that nobody has ever seen before.” Catalysts Co-hosts Seana Smith and Madison
