Posts by Liam Redmond
Antonee Robinson shows just how vital he is for USMNT’s World Cup hopes
CHICAGO — This was the sort of thunderclap that served as a perfect precursor to the U.S. men’s national team’s month in the spotlight. Not the result against Germany, a 2-1 loss that counted as encouraging given the resilience the USMNT showed against one of the tournament favorites. But, as a singular moment, Antonee Robinson’s…
Read MoreGlobal airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
Iata says it expects the industry to post combined earnings of US$23 billion this year, down from US$45 billion in 2025 Published Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 01:01 PM — Updated Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 09:55 PM [RIO DE JANEIRO] The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday (Jun 7),…
Read MoreJared Young quickly becoming an unexpected Mets spark with power surge
SAN DIEGO — An unexpected source has provided the Mets with a needed offensive lift over the last two weeks. Jared Young began the season as a player clinging to a major league job as a left-handed bat off the bench. Since returning from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee May…
Read MoreIndustrial S-Reits maintain operational resilience while undertaking portfolio rejuvenation
INDUSTRIAL real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) continued to show resilient operating performance in their latest results, supported by positive rental reversions, healthy occupancy amid proactive leasing and capital management. The managers of these S-Reits are also continuing to actively pursue portfolio rejuvenation to drive sustainable value creation. These initiatives include acquisitions and divestments …
Read MoreHo Bee chair ups stake; M&G becomes substantial unitholder in NetLink NBN Trust
OVER the four sessions through to the Jun 4, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$97 million. Singtel again led the buyback tally, with 13.3 million shares at an average price of S$4.33, purchased under the S$2 billion value realisation share buy-back programme. Over the four sessions, more than 80 director…
Read MoreBig questions loom as China’s memory chipmakers prepare blockbuster IPOs
Many investors see CXMT and YMTC as central to driving the current bull run in domestic technology stocks FOR YEARS, CXMT was losing money. In 2026, it is preparing for an IPO that some say could make it China’s most valuable listed company. CXMT, a leading producer of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), the chips that…
Read MoreStartups Must Stop Skimping on Branding
Founders tell me they can’t afford branding. I say they can’t afford weak branding. If you’re building something that could be your life’s work, treat it that way from day one. My stance is simple: early branding isn’t a luxury—it’s a growth multiplier. It sets the tone for sales, trust, hiring, partnerships, and pricing. Skip…
Read MoreMets’ Jorge Polanco to spend few more days at Triple-A buidling ‘volume’
SAN DIEGO — Jorge Polanco will spend at least this weekend building “volume” at Triple-A Syracuse rather than rejoining the Mets. The veteran infielder remained on his minor league rehab assignment Friday after there had been discussion by team officials last week that Polanco might play for the Mets on this road trip. Manager Carlos…
Read MoreIndonesian officials vow again to steady rupiah, draw funds
Global investors are rapidly losing confidence in Indonesia, unnerved by the more interventionist agenda Published Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 03:51 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said they will step up efforts to stabilise the currency and attract inflows after a week where the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide…
Read MoreTrump Orders Rapid AI Expansion Across US Military and Intelligence Agencies
President Donald Trump has signed a new National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) on artificial intelligence (AI), launching an ambitious effort to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI technologies across the US military and intelligence community while establishing new safeguards around their deployment. According to White House, the directive creates a framework designed to place “the…
Read MoreBoeing studying boost of 737 Max plane production to highest-ever rate
Turning out more jets is critical to its financial recovery after losing more than US$30 billion recently Published Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 02:42 PM [SEATTLE] As Boeing increases production of its best-selling 737 Max from 42 to 47 jets a month, the US planemaker is looking at how it can climb to 70 a…
Read MoreKarl-Anthony Towns helps lead Knicks to critical Game 2 win — even if one thing slowed him down
SAN ANTONIO — The only thing that can slow down Karl-Anthony Towns at this point is the officiating. On his way to a monster game, Towns was limited by a few questionable calls. He still helped the Knicks take a commanding 2-0 series lead after this pulsating 105-104 victory at Frost Bank Center on Friday…
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