Posts by Liam Redmond
Ringgit outperformance at risk on growing US-China trade tension
THE ringgit’s outperformance over the past year is set to be tested as the growth outlook of Malaysia’s largest trading partner further dims amid a trade war with the US. President Donald Trump’s initial 10 per cent levy on all Chinese goods could jeopardise 0.9 per cent of China’s gross domestic product, according to Bloomberg…
Read MoreHow long was Jon Batiste’s National Anthem at Super Bowl 2025?
Don’t stop! Jon Batiste’s national anthem performance clocked in at 120 seconds, according to John Ewing of BetMGM. The Grammy-winning singer, 38, delighted viewers when he took to the field at Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, before returning champs the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Philadelphia Eagles. Batiste played the piano…
Read MoreTrump to announce 25% steel, aluminium tariffs in latest trade war escalation
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Sunday (Feb 9) that he will announce on Monday new 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, which would come on top of existing metals duties in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One,…
Read MoreDBS posts 11% rise in Q4 profit to S$2.52 billion; full-year earnings hit record S$11.29 billion
The lender proposed a final dividend of S$0.60 Singapore cents per share for the fourth quarter DBS posted net profit for the fourth quarter that was 11 per cent higher compared to the year-ago period, but fell slightly short of expectations. Net profit for the three months ended Dec 31, 2024, was at S$2.52 billion, a…
Read MoreJason Kelce responds to Super Bowl 2025 bet about Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce’s cleavage
Jason Kelce hilariously reacted to a bet about whether Taylor Swift or his mom, Donna Kelce, would show cleavage at Super Bowl 2025. “Obviously I’m the one that’s gonna show cleavage,” the retired Philadelphia Eagles star wrote via X in response to a TMZ Sports post Sunday. “The bookies weren’t willing to take that loss…
Read MoreBP faces pivotal moment as activist investor Elliott enters fray
BP’S dramatic under-performance compared with other oil majors has reached a crunch point – a looming showdown with one of the world’s most aggressive activist investors. Elliott Investment Management, led by Paul Singer, has built a significant stake in the British energy giant, typically the first step in a playbook it has deployed to successfully…
Read MoreAll the celebrities at Super Bowl 2025: Jay-Z, Adam Sandler, more
The biggest stars in Hollywood flocked to NOLA to watch this year’s big game. Source link
Read MoreThaiBev to still dominate domestic alcohol market: analysts
High barriers to entry for small producers and entrepreneurs abound, including time needed to build up networks, maintain quality control THAILAND’S Lower House recently passed a Bill to promote liquor production by small distilleries and breweries, in a move designed to loosen the grip of the kingdom’s dominant liquor players. But market watchers believe that…
Read MorePropNex looks to technology to be its economic moat as it strives to stays ahead
This includes a service that enables its agents to send personalised reports each quarter to past customers to update them on information relevant to their properties “THIS year is going to be a good year,” said PropNex executive chairman and chief executive officer Ismail Gafoor, right at the start of his interview with The Business…
Read MoreTrump-induced uncertainty may be a blessing in disguise for investors in Singapore’s biggest Reits
Income-focused investors may prefer not being tapped for cash – and coping with the risk of their Reit subsequently trading underwater The manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) kicked off its 2024 financial results briefing last week by recounting its “value creation journey” during the past year. Notably, it provided a status update of…
Read MoreNvidia’s Sell-Off Not A Signal To Buy More
Investors have gotten used to buying the dips in the market, but could that be a sign of greed? Source link
Read MoreTaylor Swift live updates: Singer to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in third-straight Super Bowl
Don’t blame her if the Chiefs make history with a Super Bowl three-peat. Taylor Swift is in New Orleans ready to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the biggest game of the year. On Saturday night, the billionaire singer-songwriter enjoyed a girls’ night out in NOLA with…
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