Posts by Liam Redmond
Why the SGX-Nasdaq dual listing bridge suits Temasek and GIC portfolio companies
The bridge allows firms to access both investor bases in parallel, cutting cost and complexity relative to separate listings [SINGAPORE] As more details emerge over the proposed dual listing bridge between the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq, it is becoming increasingly clear that Temasek and GIC portfolio companies are among those best placed to make…
Read MoreHeroic LI teacher uses Heimlich to save 7-year-old boy choking on a gummy
She rescued him from a sticky situation! A heroic Long Island teacher saved the life of a 7-year-old student who was choking on a gummy treat by quickly performing the Heimlich maneuver on him — and got a heartfelt thank you gift from the youngster. Snack time in Alessia Hoffman’s second grade class at Charles…
Read MoreSK Hynix speeds up new chip fab opening to meet memory demand, executive says
[SEOUL] SK Hynix plans to accelerate the opening of a new factory by three months and will also begin operating another new plant in February, a senior executive said, as surging memory demand pressures global supply. The South Korean chipmaker’s decision comes as a global memory chip shortage has driven up prices of consumer gadgets…
Read MoreFed officials stress independence as rate hold signals mount
[NEW YORK] A slew of US Federal Reserve officials spoke to the importance of central bank independence on Wednesday (Jan 14) in response to questions about the news that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued subpoenas to the Fed focused on a costly building renovation and Fed chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony last year…
Read MoreTrump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some advanced computing chips
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday to address national security concerns with respect to imports of semiconductors, and imposed a 25 per cent tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. This 25 per cent tariff…
Read MoreOil prices settle higher, then reverse gains after Trump eases worries about Iran
[NEW YORK] Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday, then gave back most of the day’s gains after US President Donald Trump eased fears of disruptions to Iranian supplies when he said late in the afternoon that killings in Iran’s crackdown on civil unrest were subsiding. Brent futures were down 92 cents or 1.41 per cent at…
Read MoreAriana Grande reveals how Mac Miller played a key role in her post-Nickelodeon style evolution
Ariana Grande revealed on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast that Mac Miller encouraged her to embrace her natural brown hair as she transitioned from her Nickelodeon days. David X Prutting/BFA / Shutterstock Ariana Grande says Mac Miller helped her find herself — brown hair and all. The “Wicked” star, 32, opened up about the…
Read MoreUS stocks: Wall Street indexes end lower, led by drop in tech and bank shares
US STOCKS fell on Wednesday, led by a drop in the Nasdaq with technology shares declining as investors moved into more defensive areas, while bank stocks extended recent losses following some mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 bank index dropped, with shares of Wells Fargo down sharply after the company missed fourth-quarter profit expectations. Citigroup and Bank of…
Read MoreJudge refuses to halt ICE operations in Minnesota
A federal judge Wednesday refused to halt immigration operations in Minnesota — at least until the Justice Department has had a chance to respond to a lawsuit accusing it of carrying out a “federal invasion” in the state. Federal Judge Katherine Menendez declined to immediately rule on an emergency request by the state of Minnesota and…
Read MoreIran Issues Chilling Assassination Threat to Trump Amid Mounting Tension as State TV Plays Footage of Assassination Attempt
Iran, which is witnessing widespread protests calling for the end of the Ayatollah Khamenei’s regime, sharply escalated its rhetoric toward the United States on Tuesday, issuing what many viewed as a chilling assassination threat against President Trump as tensions between the two countries continue to mount. State television aired footage linked to the 2024 attempt…
Read MoreRed Sox signing Ranger Suarez to $130 million contract in free agency blockbuster
The Red Sox have made their first major splash following the departure of Alex Bregman. Boston has agreed to a deal with All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez, The Post’s Jon Heyman first reported. The longtime Phillies pitcher’s deal is for five years and worth $130 million. Ranger Suarez. Getty Images The contract does not come with…
Read MoreSaks Global’s bankruptcy filing could mean massive sales — what customers can expect when shopping next
It’s the end of an era, some might say. 2026 might be the beginning of the end for some of New York City’s most beloved luxury department stores. As of Wednesday, Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Before high-end shoppers go…
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