Posts by Liam Redmond
Marco Polo Marine Q1 gross profit up 32% at S$14 million on fleet additions
[SINGAPORE] Integrated marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine on Monday (Feb 16) posted revenue for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, of S$32.8 million, up 27 per cent from S$25.8 million in the same period the prior year. This was mainly due to the group’s ship chartering operations, which had “significant expansion” after strategic…
Read MorePrince Harry and Meghan Markle spotted enjoying NBA All-Stars Game in Los Angeles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise courtside appearance at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The couple was snapped enjoying the game front row, and appeared to be in good spirits. Meghan wore a navy blue sweater and held on to Harry’s arm during the game, flashing a big smile. Harry was more…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ThaiBev, Lendlease Reit, Centurion, HPL, Low Keng Huat
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 16): Thai Beverage : The mainboard-listed company on Friday posted a sales revenue for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 of 86.7 billion baht (S$3.5 billion), down 6 per cent from 92.3 billion baht in the same…
Read MoreUS forces board second sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean
Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 08:09 AM THE US military boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel for thousands of miles, saying it tried to circumvent President Donald Trump’s energy blockade in the Caribbean against sanctioned ships. The Pentagon, in a post on X Sunday, said US forces conducted…
Read MoreNJ Transit, Amtrak rail riders face month of commuting hell over bridge project
NJ Transit and Amtrack are warning their rail customers to gird their loins for a potential full month of misery as a yearslong infrastructure project reaches a critical juncture — while promising the pain will be worth it in the end. “In just a few short weeks, we will reward the patience of Amtrak and…
Read MoreEUR/USD expected to continue uptrend after recent short-term correction
THE euro is the second most traded currency by volume globally and forms the most actively traded currency pair with the US dollar. It is also widely held as a global reserve currency, serving as the common legal tender across the eurozone. Rising geopolitical risks in the United States have fuelled discussions around de-dollarisation, positioning…
Read MorePositive reaction to market reforms opens door to broader enhancement of growth capital sector
The result could be a bigger pipeline of new listings, and some struggling listed companies going private [SINGAPORE] Back in November, this column said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ought to slow-walk the allocation of billions of dollars to fund managers under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). With stock valuations becoming stretched, and…
Read MoreA lot of bull: As STI breaches 5,000, what more can we call for?
We should shift the whole market to unit shares, and get rid of the inefficient odd lot market that investors are sometimes forced into THE Straits Times Index (STI) crossed the 5,000 mark as Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2026 last Thursday (Feb 12). The significance of 5,000 – apart from being the latest…
Read MoreFlames tear through NYC apt., leaving 3 injured, including two Bravest
Fire raged through a NYCHA apartment in Manhattan on Sunday morning, leaving two firefighters hurt and a civilian severely injured, authorities said. Bravest and EMS responded to a 911 call at around 11:11 a.m. for a blaze on the eighth floor of a building at Stanley M. Isaacs Houses in Yorkville, authorities said. A raging…
Read MoreVisa-only Games highlights Europe’s payments headache
Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 06:14 AM [MILAN] Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe’s policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash. Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic…
Read MoreWarner Bros weighs reopening sale negotiations with Paramount
Both Paramount and Netflix have indicated they would be willing to raise their bids in order to secure a deal for Warner Bros Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 05:47 AM WARNER Bros Discovery Inc is considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance Corp after receiving its hostile suitor’s most recent amended offer, people with…
Read More‘Wonder Years’ star Danica McKellar says one thing kept her from losing herself as a child in Hollywood
Danica McKellar credits finding balance in her life for keeping her centered during her heyday as a child actress. When speaking with Fox News Digital at the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards, the 51-year-old actress shared how she managed to avoid the devastating downfall experienced by many child stars when they get older. “Focusing on education,” she…
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