Posts by Liam Redmond
Dillon Brooks calls out Luka Doncic, Steph Curry and LeBron James
Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call out Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Steph Curry. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, was asked who are the top-five complainers in basketball and listed Doncic, James and Curry on that list as well as Jaren Jackson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Suns star Dillon Brooks said LeBron James (above) is…
Read MoreUOBKH nudges SIA target price up S$0.10 on second quarter optimism
[SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) on Thursday (Jul 16) marginally increased its target price for Singapore Airlines (SIA) on optimism of a rebound in the airline’s profitability in the second quarter. This expected improvement was driven by “effective cost pass-throughs” and the flag carrier’s “comfortable fuel hedging position”. The brokerage, however, maintained a “hold” call.…
Read More‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 5 recap: The crown is a weight that crushes
There’s always a lot goin’ on in the GOT universe, a reflection of the 4,000-plus page count for George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire book series, and this has been especially engrossing with Season 3 of HBO‘s House of the Dragon. Because now that the dragons are having their dance, it’s as if…
Read MoreChina’s securities regulator vows to maintain stability after market rout
The authority will prevent risks in the capital market, boost supervision and safeguard open, fair and just market order Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 10:17 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:25 PM [BEIJING] China’s securities regulator chief chaired a meeting with investors on Monday (Jul 20) and vowed to make “all…
Read MoreChina leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th consecutive month in Jul
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:42 AM [SHANGHAI] China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month on Monday (Jul 20), in line with market expectations. The unchanged loan prime rates (LPRs) suggest that policymakers remain patient, keeping interest rates on hold despite softer-than-expected second-quarter economic data that underscored the uneven growth…
Read MoreChina leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th consecutive month in July
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:42 AM [SHANGHAI] China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month on Monday (Jul 20), in line with market expectations. The unchanged loan prime rates (LPRs) suggest that policymakers remain patient, keeping interest rates on hold despite softer-than-expected second-quarter economic data that underscored the uneven growth…
Read MoreGold falls as US-Iran hostilities keep rate hike bets on table
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold declined on Monday (Jul 20) after the US and Iran ramped up attacks over the weekend, stoking bets that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates to contain inflation. Bullion was trading around US$3,995 an ounce, after sliding more than 2 per cent…
Read MoreGold steadies as traders assess rates path after US-Iran clashes
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold steadied after the US and Iran ramped up attacks over the weekend, as traders assess the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to contain inflation. Bullion was trading around US$4,010 an ounce, after sliding more than 2 per cent last week. Benchmark Brent…
Read MoreHunter Biden calls Merrick Garland’s nomination his father’s ‘greatest mistake’ in office
Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, called the appointment of Merrick Garland as US attorney general the “greatest mistake” his father made in office while appearing on the “I’ve Had It” podcast on Sunday. During the show, host Jennifer Welch attacked Garland and the Department of Justice under him for not charging President Trump and for investigating…
Read MoreAsian shares hesitant as oil climbs, major tech earnings loom
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:01 AM [SYDNEY] Asian share markets were hesitant on Monday (Jul 20) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith in the AI trade. Brent crude climbed 3…
Read MoreAsian shares shaky as oil climbs, major tech earnings loom
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:01 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 11:27 AM [SYDNEY] Asian share markets slipped on Monday (Jul 20) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith…
Read MoreJubilant Spain fans flock to NYC landmarks to celebrate World Cup win among dejected Argentinians
Jubilant Spain fans flocked to major Big Apple landmarks from Times Square to Hudson Yards and Rockefeller Center to fete their World Cup champs Sunday. Shouts of “F–k Messi!” broke out among the red and yellow set in the Crossroads of the World, according to wild video — as photos showed Spain fans hoisting up…
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