BUSINESS 31/07/2023 05:03 PM KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is on track to record 39 initial public offerings (IPO) with total market capitalisation of RM10 billion this year, said chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift. He said, in the second half of 2023 (2H 2023), the exchange operator is expected to welcome seven new listings on the Main Market, one or two in the LEAP Market and about 14 listings on the ACE Market, ranging from various sectors including property, sports retail, and electronics.

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The dazzling production JUST, adapted from the bestselling Australian book series written by Andy Griffiths and Illustrated by Terry Denton will be at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Thursday 27 July 2023. JUST (tricking, annoying, stupid, crazy, disgusting, shocking, doomed) LIVE ON STAGE! takes on the wonderful world of the JUST books, vividly and hilariously bringing them to life on stage with everything from invisibility pills and Mudmen, to vomiting dogs and death-defying balloon rides. For series creator Andy Griffiths, the live production is a thrilling opportunity to bring these rich and wild stories to life.

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New Silk Road Investment PTE Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. ( NYSE:ZTO – Get Rating ) by 950.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 160,431 shares of the transportation company's stock after purchasing an additional 145,164 shares during the period. ZTO Express (Cayman) comprises approximately 6.5% of New Silk Road Investment PTE Ltd.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest holding.

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Freestone Capital Holdings LLC raised its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM ) by 3.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 86,384 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 2,582 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts for about 0.5% of Freestone Capital Holdings LLC's holdings, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC's holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors lifted its position in shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. ( NYSE:UPS – Free Report ) by 0.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,006 shares of the transportation company's stock after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors' holdings in United Parcel Service were worth $4,269,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business.

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Skaters of all ages joined Indigenous leaders, Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon and NSW and Australian Government representatives at the official opening of Jarjumirr Park, the Byron Bay Skate Park, and the Sandhills recreation precinct today (Saturday 29 July). While skaters have been putting the new park through its paces since early June, the official opening was the first time everyone involved in the project came together to celebrate the end of a project that had been many years in the making.

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Residents in Cape Town's city centre and surrounding areas woke up to a pungent smell.

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More than 1 million people in the US were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday as a tsunami of omicron swamps every aspect of daily American life.

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India News: NEW DELHI: Sikhs working at airports in India, mainly in Punjab and Chandigarh, will continue to be allowed to take a small kirpan with them at thes...

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India News: Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai gave a reply to this effect to MPs T R Paarivendhar and S Ramalingam in Lok Sabha. “Present...

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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — A saltwater crocodile (Crocodilus porosus) was found dead Wednesday after it was trapped in a fish pen in Aborlan town in Palawan province. Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) spokesperson Jovic Fabello said the crocodile was found by Celso Balbutan, a fisherman, in Sitio (sub-village) Paradahan in Barangay (village) Apo-aporawan. Fabello added that Balbutan was about to check his fish pen for a catch at around 7 a.m. when he found the crocodile entangled in the net of the fish pen.

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Cabot ( NYSE:CBT – Get Free Report ) is scheduled to be releasing its earnings data after the market closes on Monday, August 7th. Analysts expect Cabot to post earnings of $1.65 per share for the quarter. Cabot has set its FY23 guidance at $6.10-$6.50 EPS.Parties interested in participating in the company's conference call can do so using this link . Cabot ( NYSE:CBT – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.

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Parkwood LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Snowflake Inc. ( NYSE:SNOW – Free Report ) by 13.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,313 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,248 shares during the quarter. Parkwood LLC's holdings in Snowflake were worth $1,283,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of SNOW.

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Gamble Jones Investment Counsel reduced its holdings in shares of Mastercard Incorporated ( NYSE:MA – Get Rating ) by 1.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 47,145 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 598 shares during the period. Mastercard makes up 1.2% of Gamble Jones Investment Counsel's holdings, making the stock its 17th largest position. Gamble Jones Investment Counsel's holdings in Mastercard were worth $16,394,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

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FILE PHOTO: Ovidio Guzman, son of kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, is briefly captured by Mexican military police in a residential compound near the centre of Culiacan in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico October 17, 2019, in this still image taken from a helmet camera footage obtained October 30, 2019. Mexican Government TV/Handout via REUTERS Washington, United States — Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of the Sinaloa Cartel kingpin known as 'El Chapo,' pleaded not guilty to US drug charges on Monday, officials said.

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BitDAO ( BIT ) traded 1.3% lower against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on May 31st. BitDAO has a market capitalization of $1.52 billion and approximately $4.02 million worth of BitDAO was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last seven days, BitDAO has traded down 1.2% against the U.S. dollar. One BitDAO token can currently be bought for approximately $0.51 or 0.00001862 BTC on exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 4.

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LEGAZPI CITY — Government forces recovered a firearm, an improvised explosive device (IED), and bullets after an encounter Monday with alleged members of New People's Army (NPA) in Pio V. Corpus, Masbate province. Lieutenant Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said in a belated report on Tuesday, April 25, that while the teams from the town police and the 2nd Police Mobile Force Company were on patrol, they had a 10-minute firefight at 11:27 a.m. with NPA rebels in Barangay Calong-ongan.

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KUALA LUMPUR (May 25): Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM)'s net loss narrowed 69.29% to RM27.38 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 (1QFY2023), from RM126.53 million a year earlier, boosted by improved contribution from its leisure and hospitality segment. Loss per share fell to 0.48 sen from 2.24 sen. The leisure and hospitality segment posted higher earnings before interest, tax, depreciate and amortisation (Ebitda) of RM617.3 million, up 45% compared with RM425.6 million in 1QFY2022, as the segment's revenue rose 52% to RM1.

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Ever since 17-year-old Connor Bedard returned from the World Juniors, the Regina Pats have found themselves playing in front of packed crowds across Western Can...

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