- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): The MEASAT-3d satellite was successfully launched into orbit from French Guiana, South America at 6.50pm (local time) on June 22 (5.50am Malaysian time on June 23). The MEASAT-owned communication satellite was launched on the Ariane-5 rocket at the Guiana Space Centre, which is also called European Spaceport, in Kourou, about 17,000km from Malaysia. The Malaysian delegation at the launch was led by Communications and Multimedia Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek. He was accompanied by Malaysian Ambassador to France Datuk Mohd Zamruni Khalid, Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Yakub Khan, Ministry of Defence representative Datuk Shamsuddin Ludin and MEASAT chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa, and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba were among the … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3d successfully launched in French Guiana at 5.50am Malaysian time on June 23
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Ferragamo’s New Experiential Retail Playbook Draws On User Generated NFTs And 3D Hologram Tech
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a 2600 square foot concept store on Greene Street in the heart of New York’s bustling Soho. The modular hub taps into the experiential, hyper physical retail championed by Balenciaga, Jacquemus et al with an immersive state-of-the-art shopping experience. A mirrored installation houses a participatory NFT project. Ferragamo’s partnership with digital artist Shxpir is allowing 256 customers to co-create their own user generated NFT content against a selection of Shxpir designed backdrops. The resulting artwork captured on a high-spec black magic camera can be minted free of charge as an NFT. Staff will be available to guide novices through the process of setting up an Ethereum wallet and downloading their NFT once it has been minted. Such in-store customer orientation strategy — also adopted by Philipp Plein and Printemps — is a smart move and paves the way for future Web 3.0 … [Read more...] about Ferragamo’s New Experiential Retail Playbook Draws On User Generated NFTs And 3D Hologram Tech
This beer brand turned printing error into prize draw, sold 1 crore litres a month
The cans with the printing error bore the company slogan ‘Disfrute’ -- which means "enjoy" -- but without the "s". (Image credit: @frankramirezp/Twitter) Last year, when Heineken-owned beer brand Tres Cruces was about to launch its Tres Cruces Light in Peru, it shipped 3 lakh cans of the liquor to its retailers before realising that there was a printing error on the packaging. The cans bore the company slogan ‘Disfrute’ -- which means "enjoy" -- but without the "s". But, instead recalling the cans ahead of the launch, Tres Cruces turned it into an opportunity and gave customers the chance to win a prize if they located a can with the faulty slogan, reported creative marketing service Contagious . Between 1 April and 30 April 2021, those finding cans with the missing ‘S’ were asked to post their details on a dedicated microsite with the code printed at the bottom of the can. Read more: Singapore is brewing beer from sewage, urine. Internet is aghast Close … [Read more...] about This beer brand turned printing error into prize draw, sold 1 crore litres a month
Ringgit likely to appreciate but to trade range-bound next week
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 25): The ringgit is expected to appreciate slightly while moving in a tight range at around 4.40 against the greenback next week on mixed market sentiments, said an economist. Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said key data points from the US would be the core personal consumption expenditure inflation for May as well as the house price index, that is the S&P Case Shiller Index, which is likely to stay elevated. “The context will continue to revolve around rising inflationary pressures which necessitate the US Federal Reserve to remain hawkish in its monetary stance. “The latest Consumer Price Index print for Malaysia, which rose to 2.8% in May 2022 from 2.3% in May 2021, suggests Bank Negara Malaysia might be inclined to increase the overnight policy rate (OPR) in order to close the gap with the inflation rate,” he told Bernama. He also said a possible OPR rise would provide some support to the … [Read more...] about Ringgit likely to appreciate but to trade range-bound next week
Polestar goes public: What to know about the electric vehicle company’s SPAC merger
On Friday, the EV market received a jolt as Swedish electric performance carmaker Polestar began trading on the Nasdaq after going public via a SPAC transaction. Shares, trading under the ticker “PSNY,” opened the trading day valued at $13.30 but sank to less than $11 as of midday. advertisement advertisement Polestar is the latest high-profile company to go public during a rather tumultuous time on the market—and also to do so using a SPAC deal. Sustainable consumer-products company Grove Collaborative likewise went public a week ago. But Polestar, which itself was spun off from its parent company, Volvo, is among a slew of other EV makers that have gone public in recent years, such as Rivian , Fisker , Nikola , and Lordstown Motors. “By 2025, we aim to be selling 290,000 cars per year, 10 times as many as we sold in 2021,” said Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar, in a press release . “We already have a real and … [Read more...] about Polestar goes public: What to know about the electric vehicle company’s SPAC merger
Varun Beverages’ Jaipuria settles insider trading case with Sebi; pays Rs 56 lakh
Varun Beverages | CMP: Rs 1,138 | The share price rose over 2 percent on June 2. The stock is in focus as the scrip will turn ex-bonus next week. Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Varun Beverages chairman Ravi Kant Jaipuria has settled with capital markets regulator Sebi a case related to alleged violations of insider trading rules after paying nearly Rs 56 lakh towards settlement charges. It was alleged that Jaipuria had communicated unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) relating to a strategic partnership between Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) and PepsiCo for selling and distribution of the larger Tropicana to two persons. Based on the information, shares of Varun Beverages, PepsiCo India's bottling partner, were traded. The latest order came after Jaipuria approached Sebi to settle the proceedings … [Read more...] about Varun Beverages’ Jaipuria settles insider trading case with Sebi; pays Rs 56 lakh
Equities trade lower as investor optimism fades
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slipped in morning trade in tandem with regional markets as the optimism seen on Wall Street overnight faded amid concerns over persistent inflation. At 12.30pm, the key index was down 10.72 points to 1,447.16. The market turned negative with 489 decliners compared with 276 gainers. Trading volume was 1.52 billion shares valued at RM775.13mil. Bule chips were mostly lower with Sime Darby Plantation dropping 14 sen to RM4.28 and IHH sliding nine sen to RM6.40. Bank stocks continued their retreat led by CIMB shaving six sen to RM4.90, Hong Leong Bank falling 28 sen to RM20.62, Maybank sliding two sen to RM8.63 and Public Bank dropping two sen to RM4.45. Brent crude futures dove 3.37% to US$110.79 a barrel as worries over an impending recession took a bit out of investor appetite. Oil and gas counters on Bursa Malaysia followed suit, losing 1.1% in morning trade. Notable laggards were Petron Malaysia losing 17 sen to RM5.66 and Hengyuan … [Read more...] about Equities trade lower as investor optimism fades
Bursa erases early gains to end flat amid choppy trading
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end flat following a choppy trading session amid cautious investors sentiment on concerns over inflation, a dealer said. At 5 pm on Thursday (June 23), the benchmark FBM KLCI had fallen 0.05 of a point to 1,431.05 from Wednesday's close at 1,431.10. The key index, which opened 3.40 points firmer at 1,434.50, fluctuated between 1,427.78 and 1,441.47 throughout the day. On the broader market, losers beat gainers 500 to 348, while 410 counters were unchanged, 1,008 untraded and nine others suspended. Total turnover shrank to 2.34 billion units worth RM1.56 billion from 2.72 billion units worth RM1.9 billion on Wednesday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said the local market was dragged down by selling mainly of energy, industrial products and real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks. Regionally, he said the key indices closed mostly higher due to … [Read more...] about Bursa erases early gains to end flat amid choppy trading
Bursa marginally lower at midday after volatile trading
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session marginally lower amid volatile trading, dragged down by losses in Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), a dealer said. At lunch break on Thursday (June 23), the FBM KLCI had eased 0.54 of a point to 1,430.56 from Wednesday's close at 1,431.10. The benchmark index, which opened 3.40 points firmer at 1,434.50, moved between 1,427.78 and 1,441.47 throughout the morning session. On the broader market, losers led gainers 447 to 275, while 388 counters were unchanged, 1,156 untraded and nine others suspended. Turnover stood at 1.4 billion units worth RM716.55 million. In a note, Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd said pervasive fears of a recession were rippling through the markets. “Sentiments would remain negative as investors mull US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony on the commitment to interest rate hikes to tame inflation, while at the same time keeping … [Read more...] about Bursa marginally lower at midday after volatile trading
American Express Trading Higher After Solid Quarter
Dow component American Express Company ( AXP ) is trading higher by less than a point on Thursday morning after beating first quarter earnings per share (EPS) expectations by four cents and meeting revenue expectations at $10.36 billion. Year-over-year revenues rose a respectable 6.6% after a 7.9% increase in the fourth quarter. The company reaffirmed 2019 guidance as it did in early April, expecting $7.85 to $8.35 EPS and 8% to 10% revenue growth. American Express stock reversed within 30 cents of the 2018 high near $114 after Apple Inc.'s ( AAPL ) Apple Card release in March, indicating that shareholders are worried the initiative will take market share from credit services giant. However, Visa Inc. ( V ) and Mastercard Incorporated ( MA ) have gained ground since that time, suggesting that those concerns are either overblown or specific to Amex's higher-end clientele. AXP Long-Term Chart (1992 – 2019) A multi-year downtrend ended at a split-adjusted $4.63 in … [Read more...] about American Express Trading Higher After Solid Quarter