Posts by Nathan Pine
Sam Neill’s Cause Of Death Revealed To End “Outright Falsehoods”
Sam Neill died from pneumonia, according to his agent. Philip Grenz, the longtime representative of the Jurassic Park actor, said he was disclosing the cause of death to end “inaccuracies and outright falsehoods” in media reporting. Grenz was not specific about the problematic press reports. Neill’s death at the age of 78 was confirmed on…
Read MoreAsian LNG prices hit highest since March as US-Iran hostilities disrupt Hormuz shipping
A prolonged disruption would keep LNG supplies tight, particularly for Asia, where buyers rely heavily on Qatari cargoes Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 01:39 PM ASIAN liquefied natural gas prices rose to the highest since late March on Thursday (Jul 16) as fresh hostilities in the Middle East deepened concerns that shipping through the…
Read MoreMacquarie upgrades STI 12-month target to 6,000, names its top picks
[SINGAPORE] Macquarie upgraded its 12-month target for Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) to 6,000, pointing to a “healthy cocktail” of macroeconomic tailwinds, rising domestic interest rates and supportive government market initiatives. In a Wednesday (Jul 15) note, the financial services firm said the new target implies a 14 per cent total market return from…
Read MoreCoal dominance, fiscal constraints to temper South-east Asia’s clean energy boom
But there is also interest in ‘coal flexibility’ schemes, where coal plants complement renewable sources [SINGAPORE] Even as South-east Asia hit a record in renewable energy investments last year, the region’s reliance on coal and fiscal constraints remain key obstacles to achieving a clean energy transition. South-east Asia invested US$17 billion in renewable energy last…
Read MoreHal Williams Dead: Beloved ‘Sanford And Son’ Actor Was 91
Veteran actor Hal Williams, who is probably best known for playing Officer “Smitty” Smith on Sanford and Son, died this morning at his home in Rancho Mirage, according to his representative. He was 91. As Smitty, Williams was one half of a crimefighting duo who appeared on 22 episodes of the classic show. His partner,…
Read MoreTSMC to invest another US$100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts
Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 11:28 AM — Updated Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 03:20 PM [TAIPEI] TSMC, the world’s main producer of advanced AI chips and a major supplier to Nvidia, pledged on Thursday (Jul 16) to invest a further US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona and said it was still…
Read MoreShut out of China’s mega CXMT IPO, global investors hunt for creative backdoors
Many overseas investors are instead piling into brokers and even crypto derivatives tied to the blockbuster listing Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 10:57 AM GLOBAL investors largely shut out of China’s biggest IPO in nearly four years are looking at creative proxy trades as a way to profit from the country’s fast-rising memory-chip leader. …
Read MoreESPYS 2026: WWE’s The Miz Shares How His Wife Maryse Mizanin & 2 Daughters Are His True Champions
Michael “The Miz” Mizanin knows his real world wouldn’t be the same without his family. The WWE star shouted out his wife Maryse Mizanin and daughters Monroe Sky, 8, and Madison Jade, 6, for being his biggest cheerleader—even outside of the ring. “My wife, 100 percent,” The Miz told USA Sports’ Renee Montgomery at the…
Read MoreSouth Korea to halt new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFs
The ban will remain until market conditions stabilise, says the Financial Services Commission on Jul 16 Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 10:08 AM — Updated Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 04:34 PM [HONG KONG] South Korea will temporarily halt new listings of single-stock leveraged exchange traded products to curb market volatility after a surge…
Read MoreSouth Korea to announce measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs soon
Measures to address such funds and ensure market stability are being discussed, the nation’s top financial regulator said Published Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · 10:08 AM [HONG KONG] South Korea will soon announce measures to address the controversy over leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the nation’s top financial regulator…
Read MoreHow To Watch The World Cup Final, Closing Ceremony Of World Cup 2026
After 102 games across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has a final, with defending champion Argentina coming from behind for a 2-1 victory over England in Wednesday’s semifinal to advance to the title game against Spain. The final matchup Sunday, July 19, at New York/New Jersey Stadium…
Read More‘Big game breaker’: ESPN analyst makes bold Jameson Williams prediction
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off one of the most surprising breakout seasons in recent memory. After posting 1,130 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 100 receptions in 2024, many thought that might be his peak. Turns out, it wasn’t anywhere close. Last season, Smith-Njigba led the entire league with 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns on…
Read More