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Technology
Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
(Reuters) - Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buyback, cheering investors who sent the stock surging nearly 16% after the bell.
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Technology
Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach
(Reuters) -U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of its members of a data breach earlier this month, it reported in a notice posted on Thursday.
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Technology
Intel forecast misses estimates; shares tumble
(Reuters) -Intel forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below market estimates on Thursday, sending its shares tumbling roughly 8% as it faces weak demand for its traditional data center and PC chips and trails in the surging market for AI components.
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Technology
Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%
(Reuters) -Snap beat Wall Street's expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth on Thursday, as improvements to its advertising system delivered results faster than anticipated.
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Technology
T-Mobile raises forecast for subscriber additions on strength from bundled plans
(Reuters) -T-Mobile US raised its annual forecast for growth in monthly bill-paying phone subscribers on Thursday, as more people take to its plans that bundle high-speed internet with access to streaming services.
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Technology
Crypto firm Consensys sues US SEC over Ethereum regulation
(Reuters) -Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to the regulation of the Ethereum blockchain, the crypto firm said on Thursday.
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Technology
Warner Bros Discovery to launch data platform for better ad-targeting
(Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery is launching a data platform that would help advertisers better reach their target audience across both cable and digital channels, it said on Thursday.
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Technology
Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut
(Reuters) -Rubrik's shares climbed nearly 21% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, giving the Microsoft-backed cybersecurity firm a valuation of $6.77 billion.
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Technology
Reddit back up after brief outage affected thousands globally
(Reuters) -Reddit said on Thursday it has fixed an issue that had left tens of thousands of users across the globe without access to the social media platform for more than half an hour.
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Other Sports
Game on!
THE packed stadium shudders as thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans bounce around, chanting the name of their favourite player. But they’re not watching Ajax or the Holland football team. This is darts.
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Swimming
And the winner is ...
WHENEVER a suspicion of doping arises in an Olympics, attention can shift quickly from the athletes who won gold, silver and bronze medals to the ones who missed out.
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Football
Tweak and twist
ANTONIO Rudiger stared down the goalkeeper, took a deep breath, and drilled home the decisive penalty, proving once again there is no tougher task in club football than beating Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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Swimming
Titmus in ‘hibernation from life’ before Paris
OLYMPIC champion Ariarne Titmus is in “hibernation from life” outside of swimming as she readies to defend her 200 and 400 metres freestyle titles at the Paris Games.
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Other Sports
As real as it gets
TWENTY years ago, the Ultimate Fighting Championship was on life support.
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Nation
Is the construction industry just a ‘boys’ club’?
THE construction industry has long been regarded as a male-dominated field, with historical records of women’s involvement in Malaysian construction being scarce.
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STARPICKS
Exploring green careers
READY for a green career and sustainable future? Get insights into the green employment sector at the Kesuma Green Skills and Green Job Fair in Kuala Lumpur.
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STARPICKS
UNLOCKING BUSINESS POTENTIAL
Alam Perdana Central Hub a prime industrial destination in Puncak Alam, Selangor.
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Nation
Remembering marginalised Malaysians
Despite organisation of many development projects aimed at Malaysia’s Orang Asli community, systemic apartheid hinders sustainable development.
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Nation
Disability, the neglected piece of the DEI puzzle
Increasing visibility, enhancing support of DEI efforts for persons with disabilities is crucial for an inclusive society.
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Nation
Exploring the impact of purpose on brand growth in South-East Asia
JUST how vital is a brand’s purpose to consumers? Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) concern is no longer a demand from a niche minority; it has become a top-three key purchasing criterion for more than half of consumers globally, according to our recent survey of nearly 200,000 consumers in four countries and nine consumer categories.