Posts by Liam Redmond
Gold, AI and more: Five key questions on investors’ minds for H2 2026 answered
Asia equities still have a strong growth story due to ‘reasonable’ valuations, experts say [SINGAPORE] From the outbreak of war in the Middle East causing oil and energy prices to whipsaw, to a continued artificial intelligence build-out shaping global tech stock markets, investors have had a tumultuous first half of 2026. The Business Times looks…
Read MoreUpdated World Cup odds: Spain heads into final as favorites to defeat Argentina
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Get your Sunday chores done early because this World Cup Final will be appointment viewing. The never-say-never Argentines are set to defend their title against a symphonic Spanish team…
Read MoreBlackRock assets hit record US$15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows
It has increased its planned share buybacks in 2026 to US$2 billion from US$1.8 billion Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 06:58 AM BLACKROCK’S second-quarter profit outpaced Wall Street estimates on Wednesday (Jul 15) as a stock market rally lifted the value of client assets and investors poured money into the company’s exchange-traded funds, sending…
Read MoreOil steadies after gains as Hormuz ship attacks threaten supply
Crude has soared to its highest in about a month, as escalations in the Iran war revive concerns over flows from the energy-rich region Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 06:36 AM — Updated Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 12:50 PM [TOKYO] Oil steadied on Thursday (Jul 16) after a three-day rally as the US…
Read MoreOil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 06:36 AM [HOUSTON] Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday (Jul 15), reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of US attacks against Iranian military installations that aimed to limit Teheran’s ability to strike shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures settled at US$84.95 a barrel, up…
Read MoreEuropean shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 06:21 AM EUROPEAN shares ended on Wednesday (Jul 15) with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and technology shares, but escalating Middle East tensions continued to weigh on sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index inched 0.12 per cent higher to 642.84 points. Investors had…
Read MoreMen who urinated and filmed brutal attack on homeless man get shocking break from judge
Two young men who beat a homeless man to a pulp in a disturbing video have gotten off easy, according to a leading county official. Boaz Winslow Brigham,21, and Malachy Damien Hayes, 18, pled guilty to elderly abuse Monday for their violent attack on Douglas Mark, 68, while he slept in a public park’s outdoor…
Read MoreNYC’s Hooverville revival: Letters to the Editor — July 15, 2026
The Issue: Mayor Mamdani delays on clearing a large homeless encampment on the West Side. Mayor Mamdani has turned a blind eye to drug use, prostitution and disease-infected homeless encampments at the expense of Manhattan’s West Side businesses and residents (“Zo-ing back to bad ol’ days,” July 15). If it continues, we might return to…
Read MoreAI Tools for Small Business: Pie Raises $23.7M for Main Street
A startup called Pie just raised $23.7 million to bring AI-powered growth to Main Street businesses. The round targets a clear gap. Big companies already use AI to win customers, while local shops and service firms often get left behind. That gap is closing fast, and AI tools for small business are now within reach…
Read MoreWhy Did Giuliano Simeone’s Clash With England Bring Back David Beckham’s 1998 World Cup Nightmare?
David Beckham was all smiles as he applauded England’s opening goal against Argentina from the stands during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. Watching from the stands in Atlanta alongside his wife, the former England captain applauded as the Three Lions broke the deadlock, seemingly moving a step closer to another World Cup final. But…
Read MoreShocking moment airstrikes hit Yemen’s Sanaa airport
Video footage showed airstrikes hitting the runway at Sanaa International Airport on July 13, with Yemen’s Houthi authorities accusing Saudi Arabia of carrying out the attack and vowing retaliation. The footage, shared by Al Masirah TV, showed smoke rising near the airport’s control tower. Source link
Read MoreOllama Raises $65M as Its Open AI Runner Hits 8.9M Users
Ollama, the tool that enables developers to use their own hardware to work with open AI models, raised tens of millions in Series B funding. It raised $65 million to be exact, which Theory Ventures helped to lead. After this funding round, this brought the total funding up significantly, resulting in at least $88 million.…
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