Posts by Liam Redmond
Stocks to watch: SIA, Far East Orchard
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 20): Singapore Airlines (SIA) : The national carrier has defended its investment in Air India on Friday, in a response to the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), before the company’s annual general meeting on Jul 24. SIA said the…
Read MoreHilarious moment superheroes paddle for their life as Comic Con 2026 kicks off in San Diego
Wonder Woman, Mario and the Hulk struggled to keep their paddle boards upright in the waters near Harbor Island in San Diego Sunday. Ahead of the city’s famed Comic-Con this week, the bayfront turned into a spandex-filled arena during the first annual “SUPer Hero Show Down.” Heroes, villains and loudmouthed sidekicks all vied for glory…
Read MoreBond traders see inflation fight continuing as they take Fed chair Warsh at his word
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 07:00 AM BOND traders and US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh are in agreement on a crucial point: The central bank’s fight against inflation still seems far from over. The Labor Department report that US consumer prices in June saw the first monthly drop since 2020 was met with…
Read MoreGold at a crossroads: Can the US$4,000 floor hold?
The current price action suggests that gold has arrived at a significant inflection point AFTER delivering one of the strongest rallies in recent history, gold has spent much of 2026 undergoing a healthy, albeit sharp, correction. Prices have retreated from record highs near US$5,600 to trade around the US$4,000 mark, erasing a sizeable portion of…
Read MoreBrent oil tops US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 08:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Oil prices jumped 3 per cent on Monday (Jul 20), with Brent surpassing US$90 a barrel, as the US and Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Read MoreBrent tops US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, highest in over a month
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 11:53 AM [SINGAPORE] Brent oil prices rose 2 per cent to more than US$90 per barrel on Monday (Jul 20), as escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed…
Read MoreBrent crude surpasses US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, highest in over a month
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 02:47 PM [SINGAPORE] Oil prices jumped about 3 per cent on Monday (Jul 20), with Brent oil prices surpassing US$90 per barrel, as escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude…
Read MoreSpain Beat Argentina to Win FIFA World Cup 2026, Claim Second Title After Ferran Torres’ Extra-Time Heroics
Spain are world champions once again. La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal to secure the nation’s second World Cup title and end Argentina’s reign. The victory capped a dominant display from Luis de la Fuente’s side,…
Read MoreThe MacArthur Park trash disgrace
The scales don’t lie. MacArthur Park produced nearly 13 million pounds of trash and hazardous waste last year — including 71 tons of human waste. That’s two tons of human waste per acre — a massive amount of filth. It’s hard to think anything could be worse — until you consider that city workers also…
Read MoreLakers’ Bronny James shows off soccer skills ahead of World Cup final
Bronny James is a man of many talents. James was seen showing off his soccer skills at Fanatics Fan Fest over the weekend and looked like a natural. Throughout his two-year NBA career, James has impressed with his overall ball-handling skills and footwork on the court. Both of those skills appeared to translate over to…
Read MoreScottie Scheffler defends Bryson DeChambeau in British Open controversy: ‘Not a cheater’
SOUTHPORT, England — Scottie Scheffler, when asked on Saturday what he thought about the two-shot penalty assessed to Bryson DeChambeau on Friday, was cryptic with his response, saying he had a lot to say, but wasn’t ready to do so. After his round on Sunday, Scheffler expanded on his thoughts and defended DeChambeau. “All I…
Read MoreAlabama man accused of killing couple posted about the family for years online
An Alabama man accused of killing a military veteran and his wife posted about the couple’s family for years as they appeared to be close friends, social media posts show George Birmingham, 46, was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly killing Justin Elrod and his wife, Lena Elrod, who were discovered dead at 12:15 a.m. following reports of a…
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