Posts by Nathan Pine
FPL’s big asset shuffle: Controlling shareholder support is helping it drive value and stay listed
Investors may have to wait for the latent value of its shares to be fully realised in an apathetic market [SINGAPORE] When Frasers Property (FPL) made its first offer for Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) back in 2022, this column suggested that the group ought to consider organising a privatisation deal for itself too. After reading…
Read MorePet loss is a deeply human grief—now owners turn to technology to cope
For many pet owners, saying goodbye to a beloved animal is one of life’s most painful experiences, but a growing number of people are now turning to artificial intelligence to help navigate grief. From AI-generated letters written from a pet’s perspective to interactive chatbots trained on photos, memories and personality traits, a new category of…
Read MoreOpec+ ratifies planned oil quota hike as Gulf flows rebound
Published Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 04:50 PM — Updated Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 07:24 PM MAJOR Opec+ members on Sunday (Jul 5) agreed on another modest increase to their collective oil-production quotas for next month, adding to the prospect of more supply eventually hitting the market if a US-Iran peace pact can stick. …
Read MoreDelta plane hit by firework during July 4 landing, airline says
A Delta Air Lines aircraft was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4, according to air traffic control audio and a report from CNN. CNN reported that Delta said the aircraft landed safely and there was no emergency landing. The airline said the plane was taken out of…
Read MoreRobert Richardson Interview: The Three-Time Oscar Winner Looks Back
Robert Richardson, christened “Big Bad Bob” by Brad Pitt, took time of his insanely busy schedule to spend his July 4 weekend in the Czech Republic. The occasion was the world premiere of Robert Richardson: The White Devil, an eye-opening documentary directed by Czech filmmaker Jana Hojdová. The film began life as a student project…
Read MoreHow Harry and Meghan are losing secret new battle with King Charles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trailing King Charles III and the monarchy in a new competition for favorable coverage by artificial intelligence, according to a PR firm that specializes in AI. New York agency 5W asked Claude, Anthropic’s AI platform, 18 questions about the royals on June 16 and assessed the answers for tone…
Read MoreUber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal: FT
The American firm has shelved launches in five of the seven countries it had targeted for growth in 2026 Published Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 01:32 PM UBER has paused the majority of its planned food delivery expansion in Europe just months after announcing the plans as the ride-sharing company continues to pursue a takeover…
Read MorePhotos show Trump rally compared to previous presidential July 4 events
President Donald Trump said Saturday night that he was on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., after the evening’s celebrations were delayed due to the weather, causing some attendees to head home. As Americans gather each Independence Day for fireworks, concerts, and presidential appearances, comparing crowd sizes across administrations is not as straightforward as it…
Read MoreRead Trump’s full “Salute to America” speech from the National Mall
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of American independence on Saturday with a speech in Washington. The address blended patriotic tributes to the nation’s history with campaign-style messaging and several themes likely to dominate the lead-up to the midterm elections. Speaking after severe weather forced a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump…
Read MoreThe week of insider buying and buyback activity
Over the five sessions, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 50 primary-listed stocks [SINGAPORE] While the index benchmarks consolidated, director and CEO activity notched higher over the five sessions through to the Jul 2 close. Over the five sessions, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed…
Read MoreBanners get historic ship booted from New York Harbor parade
The United States Coast Guard escorted a historic ship from New York Harbor Saturday morning, after it appeared for the July 4 Parade of Ships bearing political messages. The parade formed part of the series of events on the Hudson and East Rivers around Manhattan to celebrate the U.S.’ 250th anniversary, which also included flyovers…
Read MoreOil’s supply wave, tumbling prices rekindle fears of global glut
Opec may soon have to consider curbing supply to prop up prices, to avoid a fight for market share OIL prices are falling everywhere as a peace deal between the US and Iran unleashes a wave of supply, overwhelming demand from buyers and prompting talk of a glut of crude. This marks a staggering turnaround:…
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