Posts by Nathan Pine
Kering agrees to sell beauty division to L’Oreal in partnership
[PARIS] Kering SA agreed to sell its beauty division to L’Oreal SA as part of a long-term strategic alliance, with chief executive Luca de Meo seeking to turn around the French luxury giant’s fortunes. The owner of fashion brands including Gucci said the deal aims to accelerate growth, according to a statement issued by both…
Read MoreBuilding resilience in an unpredictable world
ENTREPRENEURS are no strangers to risk and disruption. Indeed, many thrive on change, which often opens whitespace and greenfield opportunities that fuel their blue-sky ambitions. However, the world today is more complex than before, characterised by traits including non-linearity, volatility and interconnectedness, which creates more challenges, imperatives and opportunities for companies. In navigating an unpredictable…
Read MoreS&P 500 rally may stall with breakdown of key support levels
THE US stock market experienced a recent notable pullback, driven primarily by escalating trade tensions between the US and China. On Oct 10, the S&P 500 sold off by 2.7 per cent, marking its largest single-day decline since April following the Liberation Day tariffs. This came after US President Trump threatened to impose an additional…
Read MoreInstitutional investors will have key role to play if the run in smaller-cap stocks is to continue
Next 50 indices in their current form are likely to be just as effective in promoting market discipline among smaller-cap companies as the STI has been in the large-cap space [SINGAPORE] During a meeting over lunch many years ago, a well-known fund manager told me that his emerging market funds had failed to outperform their…
Read MoreTravis Kelce sends NFL stern warning after Chiefs’ win over Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs‘ put together a masterful performance on Sunday, taking down the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders with a 31-0 final score at Arrowhead Stadium. MVP candidate Patrick Mahomes put forth one of his best performances of the 2025 season so far, completing 26 of his 35 pass attempts for 286 yards, three touchdowns…
Read MoreFran Drescher Reflects On “Poor Business Model” That Led To Early Cancellation Of ‘Happily Divorced’: “I Was Proved Correct”
Though Fran Drescher is perhaps best known for her role in the beloved ’90s sitcom The Nanny, there’s another comedy she wishes could have had similar staying power in the television landscape. In a recent interview with People, the former SAG-AFTRA president singled out the “poor business model” that led to the eventual cancellation of…
Read MoreDebbie Harry Wants Florence Pugh To Play Her In Biopic: “I Would Be In Heaven”
Following Madonna‘s biopic bootcamp, Debbie Harry has an idea for a movie about her own life and musical legacy. The Blondie frontwoman recently revealed Florence Pugh as the “great actor” she would love to portray her in a biopic, and the Oscar-nominated actress has previously expressed interest in playing Harry. “If it were somebody like…
Read MoreNara Smith Reveals Which Names She Almost Gave Baby No. 4
Nara Smith's baby-naming process wasn't exactly a piece of cake. In fact, the TikToker—who recently welcomed her fourth baby with husband Lucky Blue Smith—revealed that she considered a few… Source link
Read MoreRobert De Niro: “We Have To Keep Fighting” Trump As POTUS “Intimidates” Voters Ahead Of Midterms
Following this weekend’s No Kings protests, Robert De Niro is continuing to hold Donald Trump‘s feet to the fire and drive home the messages of the nationwide demonstrations. The 2x Oscar winner, who helped mobilize ahead of Saturday’s protests, went on to warn fellow Americans that “we have to keep fighting” as the president continues…
Read MoreBrandy Suffered Dehydration, “Wanting To Faint” Before Exiting Chicago Show: “I Sincerely Apologize”
After abruptly leaving the Chicago stop of her and Monica‘s The Boy Is Mine Tour, Brandy Norwood is explaining her exit and apologizing to fans. The artist explained that she “experienced dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint” before stepping off stage during Saturday’s performance at United Center, noting that she left the venue to…
Read MoreMiranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel’s Surprising Screen Time Rule for 4 Kids Revealed
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel are keeping screens out of the picture. The model revealed that she and the Snapchat founder have very specific rules when it comes to screen time for their sons Hart, 7, Myles, 6, and Pierre, 19 months, as well as Miranda’s son Flynn, 14, whom she shares with ex-husband Orlando…
Read MoreNeon Steers Its Latest Palme D’Or Winner Into Awards Season – Specialty Box Office
Neon opened its sixth consecutive Cannes Palme d’Or winner It Was Just An Accident by Iranian director Jafar Panahi to a $68k weekend on three screens. That’s $115k over five days following it’s Wednesday debut at Film at Lincoln Center and Film Forum in NYC, and AMC Century City in LA. The distributor has had…
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