Posts by Liam Redmond
Trump Forced to Change Planes after Air Force One Makes Sudden U-Turn and Returns to the US Due to Electrical Glitch on Flight to Davos
Donald Trump was forced to switch planes after Air Force One abruptly turned back mid-flight on Tuesday night, when an electrical malfunction caused parts of the plane to lose power and go dark. The modified Boeing 747-200B had been in the air for under an hour on its transatlantic trip to the World Economic Forum…
Read MoreMaybank lifts ROE target to 13-14% by 2030 in new five-year strategy ahead of Q4 earnings
It will invest RM10 billion in its technology, data and AI strategy over the next five years [SINGAPORE] Malaysian lender Maybank on Tuesday (Jan 20) unveiled a new five-year plan outlining a strategic roadmap until 2030. The plan, Roar 30, aims to deliver stronger and sustainable growth with a target return on equity (ROE) of…
Read MoreMaybank eyes 13-14% ROE by 2030 in new five-year strategy unveiled ahead of Q4 earnings
It will invest RM10 billion in its technology, data and artificial strategy over the next five years [SINGAPORE] Malaysian lender Maybank on Tuesday (Jan 20) unveiled a new five-year plan outlining a strategic roadmap until 2030. The plan, Roar 30, aims to deliver stronger and sustainable growth with a target return on equity (ROE) of…
Read MoreRick Pitino could reach 900-win plateau against his son: ‘Going to be a lot of fun’
Rick Pitino can earn his 900th career on-court victory against a familiar face. The St. John’s coach picked up his 899th win Tuesday night, and could reach 900 on Saturday when the Johnnies visit Xavier and his son, Richard. He tied Bob Knight for fourth place on the all-time list in on-court victories. “The amazing…
Read MoreOCBC sets up securities financing unit for institutional investors
It will create opportunities for these customers to earn fee income by lending out their idle securities, says lender [SINGAPORE] OCBC has set up a dedicated securities financing unit for its institutional investors, under its global markets division. The unit will mobilise lendable securities from customers across OCBC and subsidiaries OCBC Securities, Bank of Singapore…
Read MoreHow NATO’s poorly executed military ‘scoping mission’ in Greenland outraged Trump, led to tariff threat: report
President Trump was reportedly outraged over the deployment of European troops to Greenland over the weekend for military exercises that some government officials believe may have escalated tensions between the US and Europe. The sudden flurry of European military activity in Greenland – ostensibly part of a “reconnaissance” mission ahead of future NATO exercises –…
Read MoreThings only seem to be getting tougher in Max Tsyplakov’s second Islanders campaign
SEATTLE — Max Tsyplakov’s return to the lineup for the Islanders’ 4-3 win over the Canucks on Monday marked a nadir in what’s been a messy sophomore season in the NHL for the Russian winger. After being on for two goals against in the first period, and plainly looking like he lacked confidence, Tsyplakov played…
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Lee sees won strengthening to 1,400 level in a month or two
[SEOUL] South Korean authorities expect the won to strengthen to around the 1,400 per dollar level in a month or two, although domestic policies alone will not be able to stabilise foreign exchange markets, President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday. “According to relevant authorities in charge, it (the dollar-won exchange rate) is expected to…
Read MoreGold and platinum hit records as crisis over Greenland worsens
GOLD and platinum rose to fresh records – while silver was near an all-time peak – as the worsening crisis over Greenland and a meltdown in Japanese government debt supported haven demand. President Donald Trump, who is in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum at Davos, showed no signs of backing down on his Greenland grab.…
Read MoreJon Stewart says to not trust TV stars in politics as comedian declines call to run for office
Comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart shrugged off a suggestion from his audience Sunday that he should run for office. While there have been many entertainers-turned-politicians, such as former President Ronald Reagan, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and, most recently, President Donald Trump, Stewart warned this may not be a wise way to pick…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei extends losses; bonds rise as global trade frictions weigh
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a fifth straight session on Wednesday as global trade frictions weighed on risk sentiment, while the nation’s bonds bounced back after a plunge in the previous session. The Nikkei was down 0.45 per cent to 52,751.16, as of 0137 GMT, as it pared losses after falling as much…
Read MoreMassachusetts man apologizes after plowing BMW through police station lobby: ‘Sorry’
A Massachusetts man apologized after plowing his car through the front door of a busy police station — after telling people his wreck was going to be “spectacular” and to keep their eyes on the news. Robert Scott McCluskey, 58, slammed his BMW SUV through the front doors of the Shrewsbury Police Department Monday afternoon,…
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