Posts by Nathan Pine
Singapore firms dominate South-east Asia data centre funding, accounting for 98% of US$11.5 billion raised: report
[SINGAPORE] Five Singapore-headquartered data centre firms accounted for 98 per cent of the US$11.5 billion in equity funding raised across South-east Asia, in what is already the region’s largest funding year on record, according to research firm Tracxn. The five firms are DayOne, Princeton Digital Group, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), Singtel’s Nxera…
Read MoreDana Brown had an honest reaction to being fired by the Astros
Dana Brown believes frustration over the Houston Astros‘ recent struggles ultimately contributed to his dismissal, even though owner Jim Crane has said the team’s 3-6 homestand did not factor into the decision. Brown, speaking Sunday in his first interview since the Astros parted ways with him, offered his perspective on the surprising move that came…
Read MoreAaron Donald Is Back, Will Rejoin L.A. Rams This Season
L.A. Rams fans and TV executives are both smiling today about the same thing. Aaron Donald, the all-world defensive tackle who led the Los Angeles to a Super Bowl victory in 2022, announced today that he will come out of retirement this season. The team confirmed the news by sharing a letter on Rams letterhead…
Read MoreROEs of SGX mid-caps are a mixed bag, small-caps lag
Uneven ability to keep up with AI and interest-rate pressures are seen as two factors driving the divide [SINGAPORE] A study has found that the average small-cap company on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) posts a return on equity (ROE) of negative 4.44 per cent, although the median small-cap company’s is a positive 1.58 per cent.…
Read MoreAsian shares slip as Fed rate-hike bets keep US yields elevated
Analysts argue a series of hikes is needed to shore up the yen, which again slid past 160 per US dollar on Aug 28 Published Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 09:47 AM — Updated Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 03:17 PM [SYDNEY] Share markets slipped in Asia on Monday (Aug 31) as fresh fighting broke…
Read MoreCNMC Goldmine down 7.4% after gold tumbles on US Fed inflation pledge
[SINGAPORE] Shares of CNMC Goldmine fell as much as 7.4 per cent on Monday (Aug 31) after spot gold prices tumbled on the US Federal Reserve chairman’s pledge to fight inflation. The counter fell as low as S$1.38 within the first 15 minutes of trading, retreating S$0.11. Its drop followed spot gold falling more than…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ComfortDelGro, ESR-Reit, Frasers Property, Centurion, Fuyu
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 31): ComfortDelGro : A consortium formed by ComfortDelGro (CDG) and French transport company RATP Dev will operate and maintain all four lines of the Copenhagen metro system from September 2027, said CDG on Friday. The contract, worth 17…
Read MoreFormer second-round QB suddenly available in free agency
An NFL quarterback is looking for a fresh start before the regular season after a frustrating beginning to his career. The Tennessee Titans selected Will Levis in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He made a total of 21 appearances and starts for the Titans before they drafted Cam Ward with the No.…
Read MoreVon Miller signing cost 1 Cowboys edge-rusher his job
The Dallas Cowboys signaled they were looking for a veteran defensive end early in the offseason when they inquired about Maxx Crosby. After trading Micah Parsons last year, the Cowboys needed help on the edge. Dallas wound up signing Von Miller to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million. Per Todd Archer of ESPN,…
Read MoreCA Post Production Tax Incentive Bill Passes Senate; Moves To Newsom’s Desk
State support for the contracting L.A. film and TV industry is now in the hands of California Governor Gavin Newsom and some (hoperfully) very creative accountants. With just hours to spare, the California State Senate passed SB 2319, the legislation that would create a separate tax incentive for the post-production industry. The bill now moves…
Read MoreQB who beat out Diego Pavia in camp makes Ravens’ 53-man roster
The Baltimore Ravens took a chance on Diego Pavia, a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy who went undrafted this spring, signing the former Vanderbilt quarterback to a three-year contract in April. The Ravens wound up cutting Pavia on July 23 in a corresponding move to sign center Ethan Pocic. After being released by Baltimore,…
Read MoreVessels crossing Strait of Hormuz drop to 5 per day over weekend
Published Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 07:26 AM [SINGAPORE] The number of visible commodity vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz dropped to five per day over the weekend, shipping data showed on Monday (Aug 31), as companies tread cautiously amid continued attacks on ships. The actual number of ships passing the strait could be higher…
Read More