Circle K owner misses estimates on lower fuel prices, demand

Circle K owner misses estimates on lower fuel prices, demand

[TORONTO] Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard slightly missed earnings estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter earnings because of lower fuel demand. The Canadian convenience store and fuel retailer earned 46 US cents per share on an adjusted basis, according to a statement on Wednesday (Jun 25), a penny short of the 47 US cents estimated…

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Nickelodeon’s The Tiny Chef Show Canceled in Heartbreaking Video

Nickelodeon’s The Tiny Chef Show Canceled in Heartbreaking Video

Tiny Chef is hanging up his apron. Nickelodeon‘s The Tiny Chef Show has been canceled after three years, with the titular pint-sized puppet receiving the news in a heartrending video shared on YouTube June 24. “Canceled? What do you mean canceled?” Tiny Chef (voiced by Matt Hutchinson) gasped, after learning about the cancellation through a…

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China’s Xiaomi to launch first SUV as shares near record high

China’s Xiaomi to launch first SUV as shares near record high

[HONG KONG] The unveiling of Xiaomi’s first electric SUV on Thursday (Jun 26) will showcase how the Chinese tech company has become an investor darling with its high-stakes bet on the auto market. Shares of the firm founded by billionaire Lei Jun are within striking distance of a fresh record in Hong Kong after a…

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‘Art Detectives’ Unearths Acorn TV’s Most-Watched New Series Premiere Ever, Eclipsing ‘Harry Wild’

‘Art Detectives’ Unearths Acorn TV’s Most-Watched New Series Premiere Ever, Eclipsing ‘Harry Wild’

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Moyer’s Art Detectives has set a new record for Acorn TV. The crime drama debuted on June 9 and quickly eclipsed the streamer’s popular series Harry Wild to claim the most-watched new series premiere ever on the platform, Deadline can exclusively reveal. In terms of subscriber acquisition, Art Detectives is already the No.…

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Assisted living in Singapore: Companies face steep costs, but innovation is still possible

Assisted living in Singapore: Companies face steep costs, but innovation is still possible

[SINGAPORE] Assisted living facilities – which enable elderly folk to live semi-independently with elderly-friendly amenities and care services – are a tough business in land-scarce Singapore. But there is still room for more private operators to pilot new models and innovate. Healthcare and real estate company Perennial Holdings is investing in this space. In 2023,…

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SingPost halves sacked CEO Vincent Phang’s pay to S$616,400

SingPost halves sacked CEO Vincent Phang’s pay to S6,400

[SINGAPORE] Former Singapore Post (SingPost) group chief executive Vincent Phang, who was dismissed over the mishandling of a whistleblower complaint, received S$616,400 in remuneration for the financial year ended Mar 31. According to SingPost’s latest annual report released on Tuesday (Jun 24), the payout comprised S$570,600 in fixed salary, S$10,500 in provident fund contributions, and…

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