Posts by Liam Redmond
Stocks to watch: FCT, Lendlease Global Commercial Reit, Parkway Life Reit, Jumbo Group, ValueMax
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jul 1): Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) : The real estate investment trust (Reit) is divesting White Sands mall for S$467 million, which represents an 8.4 per cent premium over a May 31 independent valuation. The divestment of the Pasir…
Read MoreGold steadies as US-Iran peace talks frame inflation outlook
Bullion held near US$4,000 an ounce, after giving up nearly 2% in the last two sessions Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 08:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold was steady on Wednesday (Jul 1) with traders assessing peace talks between the US and Iran and weighing a fresh slew of US economic data for clues on the…
Read MoreNew NYC law targets protesters near K-12 schools — but not colleges
The NYPD must now officially report to the City Council about how it prevents protesters from harassing people around K-12 schools — but not colleges, where most hateful anti-Israel rallies occur. The council passed legislation Tuesday night requiring the report in response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoing a bill in April that aimed to create…
Read MoreEnergy is the chokepoint for AI’s next growth phase, says DBS CIO
The bank recommends investors to add energy infrastructure alongside technology as AI power demand surges [SINGAPORE] Energy has become a critical constraint on AI’s next phase of growth, prompting DBS to recommend investors add energy infrastructure alongside technology as a key investment theme. “Energy is the chokepoint for the full deployment of AI, there is…
Read MoreMicrosoft to reportedly cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs
Roles affected include those across sales and consulting, as well as jobs at the Xbox gaming division Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 07:51 AM MICROSOFT is planning to cut under 2.5 per cent of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early as next week, Business Insider reported…
Read MoreOnline retailer iHerb selects banks for US$500 million IPO this year: sources
The health and wellness company taps JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup for the offering Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 07:36 AM [NEW YORK] iHerb, an online retailer focused on vitamins and supplements, has picked banks to lead its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The health and wellness company…
Read MoreSCOTUS delivers a win for common sense with ruling on women’s sports — but activists say the war isn’t over
The Supreme Court just handed down a huge win for biological truth and common sense. In a 6-3 opinion Tuesday, the court upheld state bans on biological males playing in female sports, ruling against challenges in West Virginia and in Idaho. And for many athletes turned activists, including former college swimmers Riley Gaines and Paula…
Read MoreOil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020
Morgan Stanley says it now models an implied global oil market surplus of 4.8 million barrels per day in 2027 Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 06:51 AM [NEW YORK/LONDON] Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (Jun 30) but were headed for their biggest monthly and quarterly losses since the Covid-19 pandemic in early…
Read MoreEurope’s STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
Travel and leisure stocks have bounced back, surging over 19% this quarter as consumer confidence returns Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 06:30 AM [FRANKFURT] European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday (Jun 30), boosted by optimism around artificial intelligence and signs of easing tensions in the Middle…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s plane lands in New York area days before wedding to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift’s private plane has landed in the New York area days before her New York City wedding to Travis Kelce, Page Six has confirmed via online airline records. The bride-to-be, 36, touched down in Morristown, New Jersey on Tuesday — a short distance from Madison Square Garden, which is where the big ceremony is…
Read MoreNutrition apps can help build healthy habits but the ‘gamification’ might carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and…
Read More7 surprising ways physical health influences startup decisions
If you’ve ever made a major business decision after a sleepless week, skipped meals while preparing for a pitch, or found yourself overreacting to a minor setback, you’re not alone. Startup culture often celebrates endurance, but many founders learn the hard way that physical health isn’t separate from business performance. The body and brain operate…
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