Posts by Nathan Pine
Japan bond yield surge deepens regional bank stock divide
Lenders with holdings vulnerable to higher yields are punished for unrealised losses Published Mon, May 25, 2026 · 03:50 PM JAPAN’S rising bond yields are likely to widen the stock performance gap between regional lenders with weaker investment portfolios and those with stronger holdings, according to analysts. Higher interest rates often work in banks’ favour…
Read MoreMissing Utah toddlers in ‘imminent danger’- information issued to public
Two Utah toddlers are missing and facing “imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death,” after their father allegedly failed to attend a custody exchange. An AMBER Alert was issued for the two boys, Will Richman, 22 months and Wesley Richman, 10 months, in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Saturday, May 16. The AMBER Alert described…
Read MoreAI boom masks mounting risks from Middle East energy shock: MAS chief
The financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten the time needed to open an account [SINGAPORE] Artificial intelligence investments have helped keep global markets buoyant despite a major Middle East energy shock, with AI-related investment contributing to as much as half of US gross domestic product growth, said Chia Der Jiun, managing director…
Read MoreAddvalue Tech rises 14.5% on H2 earnings surge
[SINGAPORE] Shares of Addvalue Technologies rose on Monday (May 25) morning after the mainboard-listed company reported higher net profit for its second half ended Mar 31. The stock rose 14.5 per cent or S$0.02 to S$0.158 as at 11.59 am on Monday, with 200.1 million shares changing hands. By the midday trading break, it had…
Read MoreHow To Watch 2026 AMAs Livestream Online & On TV
The American Music Awards 2026 are set to celebrate the best in music with a live event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 52nd AMAs with eight nominations. Swift is followed closely by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr, who each received seven…
Read MoreChina trading curbs may hit HK$250 billion of Hong Kong assets
It comes as more mainland investors chase higher returns in the US and other overseas markets Published Mon, May 25, 2026 · 12:47 PM CHINA’S latest crackdown on cross-border stock trading aimed at tightening control over capital outflows may affect as much as HK$250 billion (S$41 billion) of assets in Hong Kong, according to Citic…
Read MoreColbert’s Next Act?: Ex-‘Late Show’ Host’s New YouTube Channel Way More Interesting Than BS That CBS Tried To Quash His Public Access Special
Stephen Colbert may have revealed what his next move is now the Late Show is over on CBS, and CBS looks to still working with their ex-late night main man – at least when it comes to his vMay 22 Michigan public access special. In the usual online rush to judgement we’ve all become far…
Read MoreSGA might have pulled off the worst flop in NBA history — and I’m done
Two things can be true: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most talented basketball players of his generation. He can score from every part of the court, is underrated as a facilitator, and is the engine of a team that could be creating the next great NBA dynasty in the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is…
Read More“He got robbed”: Mike Brown blasts voters over OG Anunoby All-Defense snub
The New York Knicks put on a masterclass Saturday night in Cleveland, blowing out the Cavaliers 121-108 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jalen Brunson dropped 30 points, going 10 of 19 from the field and 10 of 12 from the line, while Mikal Bridges torched the Cavs on…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei jumps past 65,000 mark for first time on Iran talks optimism
Published Mon, May 25, 2026 · 11:19 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged past the 65,000 level for the first time on Monday (May 25), as optimism for a deal to end the war in Iran boosted demand for risk assets. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 3.12 per cent to 65,316.79 and touched…
Read More‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Character Dies In Penultimate Episode
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the penultimate episode of HBO‘s Euphoria Season 3. Sam Levinson has upped the ante with the penultimate episode of Euphoria Season 3. The war over drugs, money and girls now involves pretty much everyone as the storylines collide when Naz (Jack Topalian) comes knocking on Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney)…
Read MoreSpurs fan hilariously taunts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for excessive flopping
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the ultimate bragging rights right now. He’s the back-to-back reigning NBA MVP and the reigning NBA Finals MVP for at least a few more weeks. Plus, he plays for the reigning champion Thunder, who had the best record in the league at 64-18. Gilgeous-Alexander is also the NBA’s…
Read More