By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s biggest lender DBS Group Holdings Ltd (OTC:) is exploring expanding into Malaysia with potential acquisitions of stakes in banks in its Southeast Asian neighbour, including in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks by assets, two sources said. DBS is exploring a purchase of Singapore state investor Temasek’s 29.1% stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd, said the two sources with knowledge of the matter, a slice currently valued at about $460 million. Temasek is biggest shareholder in DBS with a 28.9% stake, according to LSEG data. Other options for expanding into Malaysia include buying Kuwait Finance…
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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBitcoin reached a fresh all-time high near $81,000 and futures premiums soared, in a clear sign that investors believe the record-run in the world’s largest cryptocurrency is poised for even more gains on the back of U.S. elections that saw a swell of pro-crypto candidates win office.Open interest in bitcoin’s price surpassing $90,000 rose to more than $2.8 billion on the popular Deribit derivatives exchange, one of a few crypto native platforms that offers futures trading. Deribit encompasses most of the offshore options market.”The options market’s bias is heavily toward continued momentum. Call options…
Over recent years, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has taken decisive steps to establish a significant presence in India, aiming to capture market share in one of the world’s most dynamic emerging economies. The tech giant has expanded both manufacturing operations and retail stores in India, signaling its commitment to this burgeoning market. This shift is evident in Apple’s latest moves, such as launching its online store in 2020, opening flagship retail locations in Mumbai and Delhi in 2023, and deepening manufacturing collaborations with local suppliers. Apple’s recent quarterly report highlights its focus on India as it grapples with a maturing smartphone…
Factor selection is among our most important considerations when building financial models. So, as machine learning (ML) and data science become ever more integrated into finance, which factors should we consider for our ML-driven investment models and how should we select among them? These are open and critical questions. After all, ML models can help not only in factor processing but also in factor discovery and creation. Factors in Traditional Statistical and ML Models: The (Very) Basics Factor selection in machine learning is called “feature selection.” Factors and features help explain a target variable’s behavior, while investment factor models describe…
By Moira Warburton and Leah Douglas (Reuters) – Businessman Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Donald Trump, endorsed Republican Senator Rick Scott for U.S. Senate majority leader on Sunday as the race to fill the influential post heats up after the party won control of the chamber. Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana in last Tuesday’s election. Current Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who has led his party in the chamber since 2007, has said he will step down from…
Stellantis has faced significant inventory challenges throughout 2024, especially with its Jeep and Ram brands, which, at one point, held more than double the industry average stock. Other Stellantis brands, such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Dodge, also had excess inventory, contributing to the company’s struggle with oversupply. This situation has created pressure on both the automaker and its dealerships, as holding large amounts of unsold stock ties up resources and limits flexibility in pricing and promotions, particularly as new model-year vehicles begin to arrive. In September, however, Stellantis made progress in reducing some of its inventory. Data from S&P…
The veteran telecom giant boasts a large dividend, but an impending acquisition may muddy the waters. Shares of telecom giant Verizon (VZ -0.22%) have been on an upswing. The stock is up about 14% over the past 12 months at the time of this writing. While a rising share price is welcome, perhaps the stock’s most appealing aspect is as an income investment. Verizon’s dividend serves as a reliable source of passive income, given its 18 straight years of increases. It also sports an impressive forward-dividend yield of 6.5% as of Nov. 7. Given these positives, it seems like Verizon’s…
Mazda has confirmed that its Iconic SP concept, a striking blend of retro and futuristic design, is set to enter production. Originally introduced as a concept car powered by an electric motor and rotary range extender, the Iconic SP quickly captured attention with its unique design and innovative technology. Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s design chief, emphasized that this was no ordinary show car, but rather a project developed with the intent to bring it to market in the near future. The confirmation of the Iconic SP’s production marks a significant milestone, following hints dropped by Mazda executives at the 2023 Japan…
By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese lawmakers decide on Monday (NASDAQ:) whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remains the country’s leader after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election late last month. Ishiba, who called the snap poll after coming into office on Oct. 1, is expected to prevail as his Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito won the biggest block of seats in the election, while losing the majority held since 2012. Even so, Ishiba then faces the prospect of running a fragile minority government as protectionist Donald Trump regains…
Audi has launched a new brand in China called “AUDI,” marking a strategic shift in the company’s approach to the Chinese market. The new venture, which drops the traditional Audi logo in favor of all-caps “AUDI,” aims to appeal to local consumers while maintaining ties to the Audi legacy. To mark the launch, Audi introduced the AUDI E concept, a fully electric model that previews the future direction of the brand in China, offering a blend of Audi’s traditional DNA with new design and technological features tailored to Chinese tastes. The concept model, the AUDI E, is described as a…