Morgan Stanley profit rises on dealmaking boost

Morgan Stanley profit rises on dealmaking boost

Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 08:56 PM [NEW YORK] Morgan Stanley reported a rise in second-quarter profit, driven by strong mergers and acquisitions activity despite macroeconomic uncertainty. A lenient regulatory environment and buoyant equity markets have helped company executives across sectors to pursue large-scale deals, generating a windfall in advisory fees for investment banks.…

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CapitaLand Ascendas Reit to divest Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex for more than twice its acquisition price

CapitaLand Ascendas Reit to divest Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex for more than twice its acquisition price

The sale to an unrelated third party is for a consideration of about S$200.4 million [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) is divesting Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex, a 10-storey data centre, for about S$200.4 million to an unrelated third party. The sale consideration is more than double the S$100 million that Clar paid for the property…

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LA homeless policy: If this isn’t peak failure, what is?

LA homeless policy: If this isn’t peak failure, what is?

Has LA homeless policy reached peak absurdity? The California Post reported that a city homeless initiative championed by Councilwoman Nithya Raman has spent more than $60 million to fill three subsidized apartments with homeless Angelenos. Meanwhile, City Hall still pumps hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ dollars into the scandal-marred LA Homeless Services Authority –– despite…

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Singapore shares rise as STI hits record close above 5,500

Singapore shares rise as STI hits record close above 5,500

Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 06:45 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks rose on Wednesday (Jul 15) as the Straits Times Index (STI) closed above the 5,000-point mark for the first time. The blue-chip barometer gained 1.2 per cent or 64.11 points to close at 5,559.72. Hongkong Land led the gainers on the STI, rising 3.5…

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Who Is Angelica Brophy? New Details Emerge About California Mom’s Final Known Movements

Who Is Angelica Brophy? New Details Emerge About California Mom’s Final Known Movements

Angelica Brophy, is an Oceanside, California, registered nurse and mother of two whose disappearance has sparked an extensive multi-agency search across Palomar Mountain. Authorities say she was last seen on July 11 after dropping one of her daughters off at summer camp, with investigators now working to determine what happened during the hours that followed.…

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First Human X-Rays in Space Bring Healthcare a Step Closer on Future Moon and Mars Missions

First Human X-Rays in Space Bring Healthcare a Step Closer on Future Moon and Mars Missions

KEY POINTS Fram2 astronauts captured the first human X-rays taken in space. Four private astronauts completed the experiment during a March 2025 mission. Researchers found the orbital X-rays were suitable for medical diagnosis. Portable X-rays could support healthcare during future Moon and Mars missions. For more than six decades of human spaceflight, astronauts have traveled…

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