Posts by Liam Redmond
Wall Street opens mixed as markets digest Big-Tech AI splurge
Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 10:41 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street opened mixed on Thursday (Jan 29), as investors waded through mega-cap tech results that showcased another surge in AI spending, while the Federal Reserve held rates steady as widely expected. At 09:30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62.50 points, or…
Read MoreCBS News staffers ‘pretty salty’ over Gayle King’s defense of Bari Weiss at all-hands meeting
CBS News staffers are said to be “pretty salty” that Gayle King offered up a full-throated defense of her new boss Bari Weiss at Tuesday’s all-hands meeting — with some speculating that the network’s popular morning show co-anchor is trying to “stay relevant” and save her job. One CBS News employee told The Independent that…
Read MoreStarhill Global Reit H1 DPU flat at S$0.018
[SINGAPORE] The manager of Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on Thursday (Jan 29) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.018 for the first half ended Dec 31, flat compared to the year-ago period. Revenue also remained unchanged at S$96.3 million for the first-half period, compared to the corresponding period in the previous…
Read MoreHometown Hero: Without words, LeBron James signifies he’ll be back next season
LeBron James can’t be retiring this season. There’s just no way his last game in Cleveland would come and go without him giving Cavs fans an opportunity to say goodbye, to shower him with love, to both celebrate and grieve their last opportunity to see him. James’ return to Cleveland on Wednesday was a tentpole moment in…
Read MoreCapitaLand Ascott Trust H2 DPS inches up 1% to S$0.0358
The rise in H2 FY2025 DPS follows a 4 per cent increase in revenue to S$439.1 million for the half year [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) on Thursday (Jan 29) posted a marginal 1 per cent rise in distribution per stapled security (DPS) to S$0.0358 for the second half ended Dec 31, 2025, from S$0.0355…
Read MoreExclusive | Ex-NJ GOP aide still carries visible scars after she paid fetish artist to carve her up as part of Trump attack hoax
CAMDEN, New Jersey – The Maserati-driving ex New Jersey GOP aide accused of paying a fetish artist to carve into her skin in a staged anti-Trump attack still bears the horrific scars — even as she’s trying to make a “fresh start” in Florida after undergoing mental health treatment. Glamorous former law student Natalie Greene,…
Read MoreAs one Chinese billionaire family builds its S-Reit empire, what does it mean for minority investors?
The consolidation of power under the Tang family comes with some potential for growth, but also a fair share of uncertainty [SINGAPORE] When Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Suntec Reit) last week announced its financial results for the full year ended Dec 31, there appeared to be somewhat more interest than usual. It was neither…
Read MoreTemasek-backed Eastroc Beverage to price Hong Kong listing at top of range: sources
Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 07:21 PM [SINGAPORE/SYDNEY] Energy drink maker Eastroc Beverage is set to price its Hong Kong listing at the top of its offer range, two people with knowledge of the matter said, raising as much as HK$10.14 billion (S$1.6 billion) from the share sale. Eastroc, already listed in Shanghai, had…
Read MoreTemasek-backed Eastroc Beverage to price HK IPO at top of range; targeting HK$10.14 billion raise
The firm has offered 40.9 million H shares for the listing, putting the offer price at HK$248 apiece Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 07:21 PM — Updated Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 10:20 PM [HONG KONG] Energy drink maker Eastroc Beverage said on Friday (Jan 30) it has determined to price its Hong Kong…
Read MoreGuocoLand H1 net profit rises 14% to S$85.4 million despite lower revenue
[SINGAPORE] Property developer GuocoLand on Thursday (Jan 29) posted a net profit of S$85.4 million for the six months ended Dec 31, 2025, up 14 per cent from the S$74.6 milllion booked for the previous corresponding period. This translated to earnings per share (EPS) of S$0.0708 for H1 FY2026, versus EPS of S$0.0588 in H1…
Read MoreNYC Council’s Safe Access bills ensure New Yorkers can passionately protest — without being scared to worship
New Yorkers have never been shy about their opinions. We argue loudly about who serves the best pizza or makes the best bagel, and we also protest proudly when matters of the heart tug on our vocal cords. From Stonewall to the Women’s March, freedom of speech is as vital a pillar of our democracy…
Read MoreNetLink NBN Trust’s 9-month profit down 11.8% at S$65.4 million
This was due to higher depreciation from a larger asset base and higher net finance costs [SINGAPORE] Fibre infrastructure provider Netlink NBN Trust posted a 11.8 per cent drop in net profit to S$65.4 million for the nine months ended Dec 31, from S$74.1 million in the previous corresponding period. This was due to higher…
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