Posts by Liam Redmond
Wall Street opens higher on AI optimism, Middle East truce hopes
Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 10:03 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indices opened higher on Wednesday (May 27) aided by sustained artificial intelligence-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the US and Iran would reach a deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.5 points or 0.05 per cent at the open…
Read MoreCanada, Bahamas impose Ebola travel ban as epidemic spreads in Africa
Canada and the Bahamas said on Tuesday they will temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda , and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak. Residents from those countries will be banned from entering Canada for 90 days starting Wednesday, the Canadian government said. It said the temporary border measure aimed to…
Read MoreAluminium price spike from Middle East war fans costs for US solar industry
Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 09:29 PM COMMERCIAL US solar customers are seeing installation costs spike as the war in Iran chokes supply of aluminium and makes racking systems more expensive, compounding financial pressures on an industry already grappling with elevated silver prices. Aluminium is vital for solar racking components such as rails, clamps,…
Read MoreIndiGo, Air India cut June-July domestic flights amid high jet fuel prices: sources
Reductions highlight the vulnerability of the South Asian nation’s aviation industry to external shocks Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 08:58 PM INDIGO and Air India, India’s two largest airlines, have sharply cut their planned domestic flights for June and July, sources familiar with the matter said, as the industry grapples with a rise in…
Read More‘Golden boy’ Ivy Leaguer who murdered NYC dad over allowance debuts shocking new look in first-ever interview
The pretty boy Ivy League grad who gunned down his dad more than a decade ago in Manhattan because his allowance was slashed debuted a shocking new look as he sat down for his first-ever jailhouse interview. Sporting a scraggly beard and long locks — and apparently smelling terrible — Thomas Gilbert Jr. maintained his…
Read MoreSkateboarding Legend Marc Johnson Dies
Marc Johnson, one of street skateboarding’s most influential figures and the 2007 Thrasher Skater of the Year, has died at 49. His death was announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in a tribute published by Thrasher Magazine and written by his longtime friend and fellow professional skateboarder Louie Barletta. No cause of death has been…
Read MoreThe Knicks’ quest for an NBA title is about to run into its most daunting challenge
The Knicks speed-ran the Eastern Conference to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1999. Jalen Brunson looked like the ultimate cheat code. Mikal Bridges played like his stamina bar was undrainable. OG Anunoby has been a two-way menace. The Knicks have spent the past month-plus stomping through opponents like Mario with a Super Star…
Read MoreTSMC CEO pledges over 30% incentive bump as AI profits soar
This comes after days of online discourse about the company’s quarterly bonuses Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 07:16 PM TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) chief CC Wei told staff that they will see more than a 30 per cent bump in their profit-sharing payouts this year on average, responding after some voiced concerns over…
Read MoreHong Kong banks tighten scrutiny of Chinese clients after trading curbs
Lenders have also raised the threshold for mainland applicants seeking savings accounts Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 07:06 PM [HONG KONG] Hong Kong banks are ramping up scrutiny of mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts, as part of a broader push to stem capital flight after Beijing launched an unprecedented crackdown on…
Read MoreKoh Brothers Eco Engineering proposes transfer to SGX mainboard
The move will enhance its profile locally and overseas, which can result in better liquidity and share performance [SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed engineering solutions provider Koh Brothers Eco Engineering has proposed a transfer to the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to enhance the long-term value for its shareholders. The company said on Wednesday (May 27) in…
Read MoreWhat John Harbaugh is trying to find in the controlled chaos of the Giants’ spring practices
As John Harbaugh discussed what he saw during the Giants’ organized team activity practices this spring, he made it sound as if what was happening on the field was akin to airliners taking off and landing on adjoining and crisscrossing runways. As in: Whew, that was close to a damaging direct hit. “I think one…
Read MoreQuad Takes on China’s Mineral Dominance: $20 Billion Plan to Secure Future Tech Supply Chains
The four-nation Quad grouping has unveiled an ambitious framework to secure critical mineral supply chains, with the US, India, Japan and Australia aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen access to materials essential for advanced technologies, batteries, defense systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Announced during the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the initiative signals a…
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