Banks get US$2.6 trillion from deregulation, Jefferies says

Banks get US.6 trillion from deregulation, Jefferies says

[NEW YORK] Looser regulation for US banks is expected to unlock some US$2.6 trillion in lending capacity for large financial institutions, according to Jefferies analysts, cementing the richer valuation of American lenders over rivals in Europe. Deregulation can “drive a material uplift through 2026” in lending, mergers and acquisitions and technology investment and will buoy…

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Brendan Fraser Recalls Screen-Testing For J.J. Abrams’ Would-Be Superman Movie: “It Was Shakespeare In Space”

Brendan Fraser Recalls Screen-Testing For J.J. Abrams’ Would-Be Superman Movie: “It Was Shakespeare In Space”

Fresh off of the success of The Mummy franchise, Brendan Fraser was once in consideration for a Superman adaptation from J.J. Abrams and produced by Brett Ratner. Recalling the experience of screen-testing for the would-be flick that never came to pass (Warner Bros. ultimately settled on Bryan Singer’s version, the 2006 Superman Returns), the Rental…

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Thai central bank sees room for rate cut, wants a weaker baht

Thai central bank sees room for rate cut, wants a weaker baht

THAILAND’S newly-appointed central bank governor says the baht should be weaker to reflect economic fundamentals, and there is room to ease monetary policy further. The baht’s strength is a result of a weak US dollar and Thailand’s current account surplus, and the central bank will step in to reduce its currency’s volatility, Thai Governor Vitai…

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Robert Redford’s Daughter Censures AI “Fabrications” Paying Tribute To Late Actor: “Renderings Of My Dad Who Clearly Has No Say”

Robert Redford’s Daughter Censures AI “Fabrications” Paying Tribute To Late Actor: “Renderings Of My Dad Who Clearly Has No Say”

Robert Redford‘s daughter, Amy Redford, censured those who are paying tribute to the late actor via AI-generated “fabrications” that “do not represent anyone in a positive light.” The actress, producer and director released a statement on her Instagram speaking out against the usage of artificial intelligence to spread false information about public memorial plans or…

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‘Pluribus’ Features Surprise Cameo From Albuquerque Mayor

‘Pluribus’ Features Surprise Cameo From Albuquerque Mayor

As Vince Gilligan expands his Albuquerque TV universe, his show’s latest cameo should come as no surprise to loyal fans. This weekend, Pluribus fans from the Land of Enchantment had to do a double take when they saw Mayor Tim Keller make a cameo in Friday’s episode ‘Please, Carol’ as a local politician who is…

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Stimulus check update: Andrew Yang says Democrats should back Trump plan

Stimulus check update: Andrew Yang says Democrats should back Trump plan

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang endorsed President Donald Trump‘s plan to send money directly to Americans, saying that Democrats “should get on board with” the proposals. “Democrats in theory should be all for anything that helps the working class of this country,” Yang said during an interview with Fox News on Saturday. Newsweek reached…

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