Posts by Liam Redmond
Why Did Rocket Lab Challenge NASA’s $700 Million Mars Orbiter Contract? Blue Origin Deal Faces Scrutiny
Rocket Lab has formally challenged NASA’s decision to award Blue Origin a $700 million contract to build, launch, and operate the agency’s next Mars communications spacecraft. On September 11, 2026, Rocket Lab filed a protest with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), arguing that NASA’s selection process did not follow the eligibility requirements set by…
Read MoreSoftBank gets upsized US$11.9 billion loan in OpenAI funding push
The Japanese conglomerate attracts commitments from around 20 banks for the two-year facility Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 10:54 AM [HONG KONG] SoftBank secured an US$11.87 billion loan to support its investment in US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, people familiar with the matter said, up from its earlier target of US$10 billion. The Japanese…
Read MoreSoftBank gets upsized US$11.9 billion loan in OpenAI funding push: sources
The Japanese conglomerate attracts commitments from around 20 banks for the two-year facility Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 10:54 AM [HONG KONG] SoftBank secured an US$11.87 billion loan to support its investment in US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, people familiar with the matter said, up from its earlier target of US$10 billion. The Japanese…
Read MoreChick-fil-A is one of America’s toughest franchises to get — and the startup cost may surprise you
Chick-fil-A is one of America’s toughest franchises to get, attracting thousands of hopeful applicants each year for a limited number of owner-operator opportunities. The fast-food chain’s unique business model was recently highlighted by Julian Good, who owns a Chick-fil-A restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois, during an appearance on the “Founder Talk” podcast. “It’s a $10,000 franchise fee.…
Read MoreGold edges lower as hot US inflation bolsters Fed rate hike bets
Underlying inflation rises in August, with core consumer price index up 0.3% on the month Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 09:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold edged lower, after hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised prospects that the US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates later this week. Bullion was trading near US$4,340 an ounce, after falling…
Read MoreGold steady as hot US inflation bolsters chance of rate hike
Latest inflation print piles pressure on the Fed to make its first rate increase in three years Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 09:35 AM — Updated Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 12:02 PM [SINGAPORE] Gold steadied – after dropping for a third straight week – as hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised the chance of…
Read MoreGold slips as oil rally fans rate hike bets ahead of Fed meeting
Dips should still draw buyers looking for an uncertainty hedge, says a market analyst at KCM Trade Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 09:35 AM — Updated Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 04:17 PM [BENGALURU] Gold prices eased on Monday (Sep 14) as a surge in oil prices fuelled inflation concerns, boosting expectations that the…
Read MoreCam Skattebo celebrates first Giants touchdown of the season with signature backflip
The Giants might be head over heels for John Harbaugh. At least Cam Skattebo was after Big Blue’s first touchdown of the year. Skattebo waltzed into the end zone untouched on a 3-yard run to put the Giants up over the rival Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football” to cap off a drive in which he…
Read MoreCrystal Jade closes Great World outlet, its third closure in 2026
Part of an assessment and operations review, this brings its remaining outlets in Singapore to 15 [SINGAPORE] Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet in Great World mall, its third outlet closure in 2026, as the restaurant chain reviews its operations and outlet network in Singapore. This comes after the company shuttered its…
Read MoreYankees clubhouse split on if Cam Schlittler deserves MVP award
Aaron Boone helped thrust Cam Schlittler into the American League MVP discussion after another dominant outing in a 2-0 win over the Mets, saying the right-hander “might be the MVP, too.” “This is the kind of season where pitchers get in that mix, too,’’ the manager said of Schlittler, already the front-runner for the AL…
Read MoreStock to watch: Singtel
[SINGAPORE] The following company saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Monday (Sep 14): Singtel : Singtel-owned telecom carrier Optus experienced an outage on its network on Friday, which affected users across three states and disrupted some emergency services calls. The 76-minute technical glitch affected Optus voice calling services in parts…
Read MoreAsian shares slip as inflation fears fuel US Fed, BOJ rate-hike bets
Strong corporate earnings should provide support for Wall Street if borrowing costs rise, says analyst Published Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 08:13 AM [SYDNEY] Share markets slid in Asia on Monday (Sep 14) as supply concerns caused oil prices to spike anew, while investors braced for possible interest rate hikes in both the US and…
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