Posts by Nathan Pine
Ride-hailing firm Ryde hit by shareholder litigation and class action lawsuit
Shareholder Octava Fund seeks for its shares to be bought out, while US-filed suit brings accusations of pump-and-dump [SINGAPORE] Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Ryde, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is facing two separate legal cases, one a shareholder petition and the other a class action lawsuit. On Jul 3, a shareholder…
Read MoreTrump says Warsh should have voted against Fed’s rate hike
Published Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 01:25 PM PRESIDENT Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh should have voted against a move to hike interest rates last month, but said he did not blame him for the central bank’s decision. “I don’t blame Kevin Warsh. I probably would have voted against the board if…
Read MoreDFI Retail’s Starbucks deal offers ‘earnings stability’ despite near-term hit: analysts
[SINGAPORE] Although DFI Retail Group’s earnings are expected to take a near-term hit from its full acquisition of the Starbucks licence, the deal should provide the Asian retailer with greater “earnings stability” over the longer term, analysts said. Reflecting this view, at least three brokers – CGS International (CGSI), Citi and DBS – maintained their…
Read MoreDavid Ellison’s “Coziness” With Donald Trump Is “Way Overstated”, Per Paramount Backer Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale, Paramount board member, investor and key architect of its pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, says the notion that CEO David Ellison is tight with Donald Trump has been “way overstated.” “Forget about where you are on the political spectrum,” Cardinale said at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in L.A. on Thursday. “You have…
Read MoreNicolas Cage Calls MCU A “Glorified WWE”
After spinning his last web in Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage wants to see the MCU bring better storytelling back to the superhero genre. The Oscar winner compared the MCU’s current slate of projects to “a well-funded and glorified WWE,” following its “marvelous” roots as he discussed the recent cancellation of Spider-Noir after one season at Prime…
Read MoreWorld’s top LNG buyer doesn’t see Qatar supply coming back soon
Yukio Kani, global CEO of Japan’s Jera, expects disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz to persist Published Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 11:27 AM [NEW YORK] The head of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer expects disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz to persist, further curtailing flows from a region that accounted for…
Read MoreAaron Rodgers Blows Up on Mike McCarthy During Steelers-Browns ‘TNF’ Clash
Thanks to some smug postgame comments following a 20-3 Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots, everyone knows there’s at least a little tension between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy. After that game, Rodgers didn’t hesitate to take a subtle shot at McCarthy and his play-calling. “In a game…
Read MoreMetta World Peace wants his own WNBA trophy as a coach: ‘Have the chops’
Like most basketball fans, NBA pros are currently being seduced by the intensity that is the WNBA Playoffs right now and are singing the praises of all the action. This includes former players like Metta Sandiford-Artest (yes, THAT Artest, Metta World Peace), who took to X to hype up the league, along with talking about…
Read MoreBTS leader RM Tackles Fame & Identity In Art Debut At SFMOMA
When you enter RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, it’s almost impossible not to think about the person whose name appears everywhere. RM (short for Rap Monster) is, after all, one of the most recognizable musicians in the world. As the leader of BTS, he has spent years performing on the world stage and…
Read More49ers have ‘high level of confidence’ in ex-1st rounder returning in Week 5
The San Francisco 49ers have been decimated by injuries once again in 2026. Just this week, starters Mike Evans and Dre Greenlaw were added to the injury report; neither practiced on either Wednesday or Thursday. The same applies to defensive end Keion White, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury. However, in the midst…
Read MoreBen Affleck Used AI For “Lots Of Things” In Netflix’s ‘Animals’
After unloading his AI firm on Netflix earlier this year, Ben Affleck is showing off the tech in action with his latest project. The 2x Oscar winner recently revealed that he “did use” artificial intelligence “for lots of things” in the making of Animals, which he co-wrote, directed and starred in, premiering Oct. 9 in…
Read MoreWhy Miranda Lambert Says She and Carrie Underwood “Should Get a Ribbon” for Surviving Country Music
“Now I feel like it’s really balanced, I really do,” she shared. “It’s gotten so much better and I’m so thankful that there’s room for a crowd now. Everybody has something different. I feel like all the voices can be heard, all the messages can be heard. You don’t have to love them all, but…
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