Posts by Liam Redmond
Rangers running out of answers as lack of mental fortitude can no longer be ignored
The Rangers leadership group has done an admirable job articulating themselves through what has been a frustrating season thus far. After whiffing on an opportunity to atone for their 10-goal catastrophe in Boston, however, J.T. Miller was at a loss for words as the Blueshirts dropped a 4-2 loss to the Kraken Monday night and…
Read MoreTrump team nears Taiwan trade deal with more US chip investment
Any agreement with Taipei risks provoking China, which claims the island as part of its territory [WASHINGTON] The Trump administration is close to a trade deal with Taiwan that would lower American tariffs on goods from the self-governed island and significantly expand Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)’s planned investment in chip production on US soil,…
Read MoreSon, 19, who was sole survivor in father’s murder-suicide rampage dies unexpectedly week after starting college
A 19-year-old man who was the sole survivor in his father’s murder-suicide rampage, that claimed the lives of his three younger siblings and parents, died unexpectedly at his extended family’s Utah home just one week after starting his freshman year of college. Sha Reh was 17 years old when police say his father killed his…
Read MoreGold eases on profit-booking after breaching US$4,600/oz
[BENGALURU] Gold eased on Tuesday (Jan 13), a day after breaching US$4,600/ounce for the first time ever, as investors booked profits amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to US$4,576.79 per ounce as at 9.34 am. Bullion hit a record high of US$4,629.94 on Monday. US gold futures for February…
Read MoreMike Kafka to interview for Buccaneers coordinator job after surprising lack of head coach interest
Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka will interview for the Buccaneers offensive coordinator vacancy, according to a Fox Sports report. Kafka interviewed last week for the Giants’ full-time head coach position, though focus in that search has shifted to the pursuit of free agent John Harbaugh. Kafka has not interviewed for any of the other…
Read MoreBoustead Singapore tweaks deal with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in one of Asean’s fastest growing economy [SINGAPORE] Boustead Singapore on Monday (Jan 12) announced amendments to a master share subscription agreement between its subsidiaries and Hong Kong-based real estate company Unified Industrial. The amendments will allow it to retain control…
Read MoreAsia markets extend gains on ‘Sell America’ inflows, Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Nikkei at record high
Sustained advances also driven by attractive valuations and Asia-Pac growth prospects [SINGAPORE] Asian markets extended gains on Tuesday (Jan 13) as the momentum from a global rotation out of US assets continued despite fresh geopolitical warnings from US President Donald Trump. While the Sell America” trade lifted regional indices on Monday, sentiment was tested this…
Read MoreJulia Roberts, ‘Heated Rivalry’ stars celebrate at CAA’s Golden Globes party
After the Golden Globes red carpet was rolled up and the last shiny gold statuettes were presented, celebrations of film and TV’s biggest stars continued at top Hollywood agency CAA’s splashy afterparty. The bash, hosted at the legendary Sunset Strip haunt, Chateau Marmont, hosted several of the night’s key winners, including best comedy actress Rose…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, as markets played catch-up with Wall Street’s recent two-day rally following a public holiday in the Asian nation earlier this week. Investors also bought equities on expectations of increased fiscal spending on speculation that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early…
Read MoreBlackRock cuts hundreds of jobs, trimming about 1% of staff
[NEW YORK] BlackRock is cutting hundreds of jobs across the company, becoming the latest Wall Street firm to rein in headcount in recent weeks. The cuts total about 1 per cent of BlackRock’s global headcount, according to sources familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The reductions amount to…
Read MoreSK Hynix to invest nearly US$13 billion in chip packaging plant in South Korea
[SEOUL] SK Hynix Inc. plans to spend 19 trillion won (S$16.6 billion) building a new advanced chip packaging facility, kicking off a major expansion aimed at meeting surging demand from AI applications. The South Korean company will begin construction of the complex in the southern city of Cheongju in April with the aim of completion…
Read MoreMayor Mamdani just joined the nurses’ picket line against HIMSELF
In joining striking private-hospital nurses on the picket line Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani forgot that he’s the city’s chief executive — and so part of the management the union is fighting. The city’s public hospitals, under NYC H+H , have already committed to matching the private-sector nurse contracts: The union opted not to strike against…
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