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Seatrium surge lifts Singapore stocks slightly; STI up 0.1%

Michael Burry of The Big Short fame warns of stock crash

Mr Michael Burry advised against shorting stocks, given the expense of put options and the risk of being burned by ill-timed trades. 
Mr Michael Burry advised against shorting stocks, given the expense of put options and the risk of being burned by ill-timed trades. 

How jet fuel supply crunch threatens travel plans in Asia and Europe

Airlines have already reduced their summer capacity by almost 4 per cent, removing 9.3 million seats from their schedules, according to analytics firm Cirium.
Airlines have already reduced their summer capacity by almost 4 per cent, removing 9.3 million seats from their schedules, according to analytics firm Cirium.

US stocks edge higher as AI fervour offsets Iran impasse

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the opening bell in New York, on May 11.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the opening bell in New York, on May 11.

Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early

Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.
Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.

AI wins have Google’s Alphabet poised to become world’s biggest company

Over the past year, Alphabet has gone from an artificial intelligence afterthought to the one firm in the market with dominant positions in nearly every aspect of the technology.
Over the past year, Alphabet has gone from an artificial intelligence afterthought to the one firm in the market with dominant positions in nearly every aspect of the technology.

China green tech titans woo new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock

China's Jinko Solar inked two deals at the end of April with partners in Nigeria – in a region where diesel prices have soared 40 per cent since the start of the Iran war.
China's Jinko Solar inked two deals at the end of April with partners in Nigeria – in a region where diesel prices have soared 40 per cent since the start of the Iran war.

Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran’s peace offer is ‘unacceptable’

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, advanced as much as 3.5 per cent to US$104.80 a barrel.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, advanced as much as 3.5 per cent to US$104.80 a barrel.

British firms hiring temp workers instead of permanent staff as Iran war worsens turbulence

Hiring for permanent roles fell at the fastest pace for three months in April on rising cost pressures and weak sentiment, worsened by the Iran war.
Hiring for permanent roles fell at the fastest pace for three months in April on rising cost pressures and weak sentiment, worsened by the Iran war.

Meta’s embrace of AI is making its employees miserable

Meta is pushing its 78,000 employees to adopt AI tools and factoring their use of the technology in performance reviews.
Meta is pushing its 78,000 employees to adopt AI tools and factoring their use of the technology in performance reviews.

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