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The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail index is up nearly 14 per cent this year, roughly keeping pace with the S&P 500’s year-to-date gain. ― Reuters pic

Wall St Week Ahead: Retail stocks search for direction as rates stay high

For the week, the Dow was down 0.5 per cent, the S&P 500 rose 1.6 per cent and the Nasdaq was up 3.2 per cent. ― Reuters pic

Nasdaq manages fifth straight record high close; S&P 500 ends barely lower

Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, is owned by the consortium FGP Topco Limited with Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial holding the lead role with a 25-per cent stake. — AFP pic

Saudi, French funds to acquire 38pc of Heathrow airport

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Galaxy Macau, The World-Class Integrated Resort, Showcases "Tourism+" At Thailand Mega Roadshow

Pope Francis, G7 leaders and guests attend a session on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, Africa and Mediterranean on the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, June 14, 2024. — Reuters pic

G7 vows to drop fossil fuels faster, but activists unimpressed

Tesla will use yesterday’s strong support for Elon Musk’s US$56 billion (RM264 billion) pay package to try to win over a Delaware judge that invalidated his 2018 agreement, the company’s board president said today. — Reuters pic

Tesla plans to leverage strong shareholder support for Musk’s US$56b pay in court battle 

Wall Street stocks retreated early today as a tech-focused rally showed signs of fatigue and investors monitored declines in European markets owing to political uncertainty in France. — Reuters pic

US stocks retreat from records, following Europe lower

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Singapore Tourism Board and Yuewen Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

A customer uses a ten pound note to pay for goods at a market in east London February 20, 2023. — AFP pic

Sterling on track for best week of year against ailing euro

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Galaxy Macau Ascends As The Premier Integrated Resort in Asia, Securing A Trio Of Regional Accolades

China's Premier Li Qiang waves during a visit to the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research at Mt Albert in Auckland June 14, 2024. — AFP pic

China’s Li highlights growing demand for New Zealand dairy and meat

The ringgit ended lower against the greenback today as the US Dollar Index rebounded above 105 points and as the Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Ringgit falls against greenback amid dollar index rebound, BoJ decision

Proton has been awarded the prestigious Excellence Award at the Asean NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2024 as recognition for the company’s commitment to advancing vehicle safety and its efforts to improve safety features across its entire model lineup. — Reuters pic

Proton recognised for excellence at Asean NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2024

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KingChi X BK8 E-Sport Collaboration Captivates Fans

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick attributed the success of the 31st International Franchise Conference Malaysia 2024 to the compelling business propositions presented by over 100 local and international franchise companies. — Bernama pic

Minister: International Franchise Conference Malaysia records potential investments totalling RM716m

Bursa Malaysia settled the week on a softer note, reflecting the mixed sentiment in regional bourses as the rally sparked by signs of cooling US inflation waned. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Bursa Malaysia ends week on softer note amid mixed regional sentiment