Posts by Liam Redmond
Westpac posts higher quarterly profit as loan volumes grow, late repayments decline
AUSTRALIA’S Westpac posted a rise in its first-quarter net profit on Monday as deposits and loan volumes grew, and said a widely awaited interest rate cut by the central bank should help households and businesses grappling with cost-of-living pressures. Australia’s No. 2 mortgage lender posted an unaudited net profit of A$1.7 billion (S$1.44 billion) for…
Read MoreAustralia set for first rate cut since 2020 as trade risks mount
AUSTRALIA’S central bank is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in four years even as the board remains alert to potential inflationary pressures from mounting global trade turmoil and risks of an election splurge at home. A majority of economists in a Bloomberg News survey as well as traders expect the Reserve…
Read More‘The White Lotus’ finally returns—Here’s how to watch Season 3 for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s time for another season of “The White Lotus.” Next stop? Thailand. Season 3 of Mike White’s HBO dramedy premieres tonight, Feb. 16, over two years after last being on…
Read MoreNasdaq facing near-term resistance amid volatility
THE Nasdaq 100 Index surged 25.9 per cent in 2024, driven by strong performances from major technology firms such as Nvidia and Alphabet. The uptrend continued into 2025, despite market volatility stemming from US President Donald Trump’s inauguration and policy expectations. The introduction of trade tariffs in early 2025 also added to market swings. Beyond…
Read MoreTax incentives proposed by MAS review group not a ‘silver bullet’, say experts
TAX deductions and lower corporate tax rates may be among the incentives that the MAS equities market review group considers as part of measures to strengthen Singapore’s equities market development, industry experts told The Business Times. However, they cautioned that tax perks alone will not be a silver bullet and must be paired with other…
Read MoreElon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian says she learned about her dad’s possible 13th child online
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, claimed she found out about her dad’s possible 13th child via social media. “Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I found out I had half-siblings through Reddit, I’d have two nickels… which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice, right?” the 21-year-old wrote…
Read MorePaul George Slammed by Fans for Sharing X-Rated Photos With Wife During Vacation after Horror Show in Last 76ers NBA Game
Paul George appears to be fully enjoying his NBA break during All-Star weekend, given the raunchy photos shared by his wife, Daniela, on Instagram. George had a rough night in his last appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring just two points in a 100-96 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets. However, the 34-year-old, currently on a…
Read MoreI named my son Se7en Simba — people bully him but I love his ‘weird name’
A mom who named her son Se7en says trolls tell her they would bully him – but she loves his “weird name.” Brittany Marie Davison, 25, named her three-year-old son Se7en Simba after googling unusual baby names. She suggested it as a joke at first but her partner, Wayne, 36, loved it. Brittany loved the…
Read MorePrez sparks meltdown for sharing controversial ‘Napoleon’ quote: ‘We told you Donald Trump wants to be a dictator’
President Trump has drawn outcry from critics on both sides of the aisle for citing a quote attributed to Napoleon that says people working to save their country can’t be accused of breaking the law. “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” Trump proclaimed on Truth Social on Saturday. Trump, 78, did…
Read MoreQuaker Oats pancake mix recall upgraded to highest risk level over threat of ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’
Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently escalated the recall of certain Quaker Oats pancake mixes earlier this week, increasing the recall category to the most serious level. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of Pepsi Co, previously announced the limited recall of certain boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix on…
Read MoreHow Did Kim Sae-ron Die? South Korean Actress Who Starred in the Hit K-Drama ‘Bloodhounds’ Found Dead in Her Home Aged 24
A popular South Korean actress, who went into hiding after being involved in a drunk driving accident, was found dead at her home on Sunday. Kim Sae-ron, 24, was discovered in her Seongdong-gu, Seoul home by a friend who planned to meet her, Yonhap News Agency reported. Police said there are no signs of foul…
Read MoreNearly all JFK Airport flights delayed over 2 hours as winter storm causes travel misery across Northeast, Midwest
Heavy winds and foul weather have have caused massive delays at New York airports — with flights running an average of 2 ½ hours behind at JFK International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday. The wintry conditions have hit JFK the hardest — with the longest delays up to 4 hours — but delays…
Read More