Posts by Liam Redmond
Alphabet raises US$25 billion from sought-after bond sale
The offering draws roughly US$115 billion of peak demand, according to people with knowledge of the matter Published Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 06:45 AM [NEW YORK] Alphabet sold US$25 billion of investment-grade bonds after generous yield payouts helped secure one of the year’s largest order books for artificial intelligence-related debt. The Thursday (Aug 6)…
Read MoreTeen Entrepreneur Duo Turns Hot Dogs Into Six Figures
Two 19-year-old founders have turned a hot dog stand into a six-figure business at the Jersey Shore, and their story is a masterclass in scrappy growth. Matt D’Arcy and Keith Stedronsky started “Dogs Out” at just 16, and the seasonal stand is now a summer staple in Manasquan, New Jersey. Here is why founders should…
Read MoreOCBC raises 2026 loan growth forecast after Q2 profit jumps 22%, lifts dividend
Higher guidance comes as wealth, trading and insurance offset pressure from lower interest rates [SINGAPORE] OCBC has raised its full-year loan growth guidance after a stronger-than-expected first half, as continued momentum in wealth management and corporate lending helped offset lower interest rates. The bank now expects loan growth of high-single digits to low-double digits, up…
Read MoreOCBC Q2 profit rises 22% to S$2.22 billion, beating expectations
Earnings surpass S$1.91 billion consensus forecast; bank declares interim dividend of S$0.47 per share [SINGAPORE] OCBC’s net profit for its second quarter rose 22 per cent, as a surge in non-interest income led by wealth management more than offset a fall in net interest income amid softer rates. Net profit for the three months ended…
Read MoreSupplement Industry Booms as P&G Buys Thorne for $3.8B
Procter & Gamble has agreed to buy the supplements maker Thorne for $3.8 billion in cash, the company confirmed on August 4, giving the consumer goods giant a fast lane into premium vitamins and personalized nutrition. P&G won the brand from private equity owner L Catterton, and it beat a rival bid from the consumer…
Read MoreAnthony Richardson having a ‘roller coaster’ training camp — with incredible highs and ‘bobbled’ snap lows
Anthony Richardson is still doing the same stuff in Colts training camp. The former No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, long known as an athletic freak with suspect fundamentals, has done his usual “wow” factor moves in Indianapolis while also leaving coaches confused about his inability to handle the basics. Colts beat reporter…
Read MoreEuropean shares extend run of record highs on earnings, US-Iran optimism
Published Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 05:54 AM EUROPEAN shares closed at a record high for a third straight session on Thursday (Aug 6) as investors assessed prospects for a US-Iran peace deal and progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while digesting a largely positive slate of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.2…
Read MoreUS stocks fall as investors eye Middle East talks, earnings
Published Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 05:47 AM [NEW YORK] US stocks finished the trading session lower on Thursday (Aug 6), pausing after a strong start to the week, as investors digested the latest round of corporate earnings and looked for signs of progress toward a peace deal between the US and Iran. A robust earnings…
Read MoreThe week in whoppers: Team Mamdani flip-flops on grocery IDs, Mehdi Hasan cries ‘Islamophobia’ to aid El-Sayed and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions Spot the difference: “[We’ll] target New Yorkers [at city-run groceries], whether it be a sort of a library card-esque thing. . .” — Jeanny Pak, interim NYC Economic Development Corp. boss, July 27 vs. “You do not need an ID to shop.” — Mayor Mamdani, Monday More From…
Read MoreTickets to see Usher and Chris Brown at MetLife are under $150. Get them now
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. We officially know what’s “Poppin’.” This weekend, Usher and Chris Brown are bringing their nationwide ‘R&B Tour’ to East…
Read MoreScientists Discover New Ice Age Toad Species Hidden in La Brea Tar Pits
A previously unknown species of Ice Age spadefoot toad has been identified from fossils excavated at California’s famous La Brea Tar Pits, making it only the second extinct Ice Age amphibian ever discovered in North America. The fossils, originally unearthed in 1929 and stored in museum collections for decades, were recognized as a new species…
Read MoreI’m not super crunchy, but this PFAS-free bento box is all I use for my daughter’s lunches
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I’m not the crunchiest mom out there. Of course, I care about germs and whether my toddler is eating enough vegetables (she usually isn’t), but I’m also a little more…
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