Posts by Liam Redmond
Construction among Singapore’s top-performing sectors; up to S$53 billion demand forecast in 2026: SGX
Among the 20 largest stocks in the sector, share prices gained an average of 56% over the past 12 months [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s construction sector grew 11.8 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, making it as one of the “strongest-performing sectors of the economy” and “ the fastest-growing major sector in…
Read MoreTransfer mystery swirls around NYCFC star Nicolás Fernández Mercau
The mystery surrounding whether New York City FC star Nicolás Fernández Mercau wanted out of the club continued a day after a report surfaced indicating he had requested a transfer. NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen sidestepped a question from The Post about the report after the club’s 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday…
Read MoreJimmy Garoppolo likely won’t be back with Rams, but he’s not retiring
Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t hanging up his cleats just yet. The veteran quarterback has competed in the NFL for 12 seasons, and it appears he has at least one more campaign in him. Jimmy Garoppolo spent the last two seasons with the Rams as Matthew Stafford’s backup. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Garoppolo, 34, considered retirement…
Read MoreAsian stocks rise after US tech earnings; AI capex to boost region’s chipmakers
Published Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 10:27 AM [SINGAPORE] Asian stocks rose on Thursday (Jul 23) after US technology firms outlined significant capital spending plans that are likely to benefit chipmakers in the region, while the escalating war in the Middle East sent oil prices to six-week highs. Rising oil prices have also renewed inflationary…
Read MoreAsian shares rise as AI spending hopes lift regional chipmakers
Alphabet’s results mark the start of a critical test for the AI trade, especially for the suppliers in Asia Published Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 10:27 AM — Updated Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 01:04 PM ASIAN shares advanced as regional chipmakers climbed on expectations they will benefit from the billions of dollars flowing into…
Read MoreMax Muncy climbs Dodgers home run leaderboard in win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA –– Max Muncy broke two ties with one swing on Wednesday night. In the Dodgers’ 9-5 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Muncy put the Dodgers in front for good with a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning off Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola, breaking what had been a 3-3 tie. In…
Read MoreAlpha Integrated Reit’s H1 DPU rises 19.4% to S$0.0203 on higher occupancy and rental reversions
[SINGAPORE] The distribution per unit (DPU) of Alpha Integrated Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Reit) rose 19.4 per cent to S$0.0203 for its half ended Jun 30, 2026, from S$0.0170 the year before, the manager announced on Thursday (Jul 23). Revenue was up 5.2 per cent at S$62.4 million for H1, from S$59.3 million in the…
Read MoreParamount secures EU nod for US$110 billion Warner Bros deal, but US hurdles remain
Published Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 09:21 AM [BRUSSELS] Paramount Skydance on Wednesday (Jul 22) gained European Union antitrust approval for its US$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after agreeing to ditch a film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures. The European Commission, which acts as EU competition enforcer, said Paramount Skydance’s offer to…
Read MoreChina AI firm PsiBot becomes latest startup to hit US$1 billion in value
It is one of the few unicorns in the field of embodied AI and world models, which help robots navigate physical surroundings Published Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 09:19 AM [BENGALURU] PsiBot is raising close to US$100 million of funding at a US$1.48 billion valuation, joining a growing roster of Chinese AI startups capitalising on…
Read MoreDrew Fortescue understands how important this summer is for his Rangers development
Before the Rangers drafted Alberts Smits fifth overall last month, Drew Fortescue headlined the club’s defensive prospects. Last season, the Blueshirts were willing to burn a year of Fortescue’s entry-level contract to bring the defenseman to Manhattan at the conclusion of his junior season at Boston College in late March — just like they did…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Keppel DC Reit, MLT, CSE Global, OUE Reit, Alpha Integrated Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jul 23): Keppel DC Reit : The real estate investment trust (Reit) raised its distribution per unit (DPU) 11.3 per cent to S$0.05714 for its first half ended Jun 30, from S$0.05133 the year before, the manager announced on…
Read MoreUber cuts 10% of customer service jobs, citing ‘embrace’ of AI
This is its second round of reductions in under two months and the first time the firm has tied layoffs to AI efficiency pushes Published Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 08:24 AM [NEW YORK] Uber Technologies said it has cut 10 per cent of jobs within its customer service operations as part of a broader…
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