Posts by Liam Redmond
Fee income, recovery in loan growth are key drivers for Singapore banks in 2026
But analysts expect overall results to be flattish or lower, weighed down by net interest income [SINGAPORE] Fee income and a recovery in loan growth will likely be the key earnings drivers for the three local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – in 2026 as net interest income continues to fall, analysts said. Meanwhile,…
Read MoreRFK Jr. actually embraces the science on trans kids
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has plenty of unsubstantiated theories — but his latest controversy involves following the science. HHS is pushing back against so-called gender-affirming care for children under age 18, undertaking a number of regulatory actions to discourage doctors and hospitals from continuing the practice. As part of the…
Read MoreOil flat as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
[HOUSTON] Oil was steady after a choppy session on Tuesday as investors weighed dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen. Brent crude futures for February delivery, which expire on Tuesday, settled down 2 cents, or 0.03 per cent, at US$61.92 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate…
Read MoreEuropean stocks hit another record close as banks, miners lead
EUROPEAN stocks logged a second consecutive record close on Tuesday, lifted by banks and commodity-linked shares, although gains were capped by thin, year-end trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.6 per cent to 592.78, edging ever closer to the 600 points milestone. Banks jumped 1.3 per cent, while aerospace and defence gained 1.4 per cent. The defence…
Read MoreUS stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat in holiday-thin trade, Meta gains on deal
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed little changed in choppy trading on Tuesday, as gains in communication services stocks were offset by declines in technology and financial stocks, with financials also weighing on the Dow. Communication services shares were among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500, fuelled by a rise in Meta Platforms. The…
Read More5 ‘golden visa’ hot spots where the world’s elites flocked to in 2025
So-called “golden” visas enjoyed a boom in popularity among America’s wealthiest over the past year. Mo Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, told Fox News Digital that many Americans realized these special visas represent “the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty.” Bennis shared the top five destinations his…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide on Automotive Software Development Lifecycle
Every new car feature nowadays depends on software. From safety alerts to touchscreens tied to car functions, software can shape everything to deliver great experiences. But with more features comes more pressure and complexity. Automotive teams now deal with complex requirements, strict safety rules, and rapidly changing customer demands. This creates a simple but painful…
Read MoreTatiana Schlossberg: John F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter Dies Aged Just 35 Weeks After Revealing Her Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US president John F. Kennedy, has died aged 35 after a battle with blood cancer, only six weeks after she publicly shared her diagnosis. The tragic news was confirmed on Tuesday through the JFK Library Foundation’s social media pages, where her devastated family announced her passing and paid tribute…
Read MoreExclusive | Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre have split after less than a year: sources
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have split up after less than a year of dating, sources exclusively tell Page Six. The breakup news comes after unconfirmed rumors began popping up online that they’d parted. The reason behind the split is unclear, but sources say they have gone their separate ways. Taylor is up for a Golden…
Read MoreHow Did Daddoa Die? Popular South Korean Influencer Lee Da-sol Who Took ‘K-Beauty Global’ Dies Suddenly Aged 29 Leaving Fans Devastated
A popular South Korean influencer credited for introducing K-beauty trends to audiences around the world died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 29, leaving her fans devastated. Lee Da-sol, better known online as Daddoa, died on December 16. Her death was confirmed on Christmas Day by her agency, Leferi Beauty Entertainment, which did not…
Read MoreThanks, we hate it here: NY, NJ top list of states Americans are fleeing — here’s where they’re going
It’s the real life “Escape From New York.” The dreams of making it big in the Big Apple have gone the way of the dodo. This year, more residents are moving out of New York and New Jersey than any other state and heading for greener pastures to the South and Pacific Northwest, according to…
Read MorePopular snake catcher recounts ‘freak’ moment she was bitten by extremely venomous serpent
A popular Queensland snake catcher has shared the “freak” moment she was bitten by an eastern brown snake in her Sunshine Coast backyard. Mikayla, who works for Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, was walking outside her house “barefoot (mistake number one) and wasn’t watching where I was walking (mistake number two)”, she wrote in a post…
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