Posts by Nathan Pine
Aletheia Capital downgrades Wilmar to ‘sell’, cuts target to S$2.50 on legal woes
[SINGAPORE] Aletheia Capital has lowered its rating on Wilmar International from “buy” to “sell” on the belief that the agribusiness group’s recent legal woes obscure its “earnings recovery narrative” and reduce its balance sheet flexibility. It has cut its price target to S$2.50 from S$3.49, after a Chinese court ruled that a unit of Wilmar’s…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour: The Final Show’ Trailer: First Look At ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Set
UPDATED: Taylor Swift has dropped the official trailer for Eras Tour: The Final Show, which features the entire ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ set. The full-concert film, captured in Vancouver, B.C., was shot during the final show of the record-breaking Eras tour. It begins streaming Dec. 12 exclusively on Disney+, along with the six-episode docuseries The End of…
Read MoreCharlie Puth Responds To Criticism Of His Super Bowl LX Gig, Teases “Really Special Arrangement”
As Charlie Puth plans to make his Super Bowl debut in February, the artist is brushing off criticism and comparisons to previous performers. Following the announcement that he will perform the national anthem during Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, the 4x Grammy nominee responded to someone who said the…
Read MoreBukit Sembawang Estates a ‘potential dividend powerhouse’: DBS
[SINGAPORE] Bukit Sembawang Estates has been identified as a “potential dividend powerhouse” by DBS Group Research, which sees the possibility of a special dividend of up to S$1 per share on the horizon. On Nov 28, DBS said the property developer’s “fortress balance sheet” is a standout among Singapore developers. With record cash reserves of…
Read More‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Release Schedule: Dates When Episodes Premiere On HBO Max
Romantic drama Heated Rivalry is sizzling things up this winter on HBO Max. The series, based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series, was originally created for Canada’s Crave streaming service by writer-director-producer Jacob Tierney. HBO Max acquired the rights to the series for the U.S. and Australia, and it premiered on November 28. The six-episode series…
Read MoreGenting’s New York casino licence buffers risks in Malaysia
The licence comes as the company’s Malaysia casino faces constraints amid local political headwinds [KUALA LUMPUR] Genting Group won a coveted New York City casino licence that will allow the Malaysian conglomerate to transform its Queens slot machines-only facility into a Las Vegas-style US$5.5 billion casino resort. Genting, along with New York Mets owner Steve…
Read MoreA$AP Rocky Shares How He and Rihanna Are Planning to Spend First Holiday With 3 Kids
A$AP Rocky is ready to praise his family this holiday season. When it comes to Christmas, the “Everyday” artist is already excited about having a classic celebration with partner Rihanna, their sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, as well as their new baby girl Rocki, whom the couple welcomed in September. “I’m looking forward to…
Read MoreDark Castle Adapting ‘Burn Boston Burn’ True Crime Book Into Feature & Documentary With Compelling Pictures
Dark Castle Entertainment has acquired rights to Burn Boston Burn: The Story of the Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country. Penned by now-retired ATF Special Agent Wayne Miller, Dark Castle (Last Breath, Shell, Orphan: First Kill) is teaming up with Compelling Pictures (I Wanna Dance with Somebody, The Collaboration) to develop the…
Read MoreAd giant Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy brands after IPG takeover
The advertising industry faces a serious threat as artificial intelligence reshapes creative production and tech giants [BENGALURU] Omnicom said on Monday (Dec 1) that it will lay off more than 4,000 employees and fold several well-known advertising agency brands after its US$13 billion acquisition of rival Interpublic Group (IPG). The advertising industry faces a serious…
Read MoreGuillermo Del Toro Reviles AI Accepting ‘Frankenstein’ Tribute At Gotham Awards, Praises Film “Willfully Made By Humans, For Humans”
The renowned director Guillermo del Toro left no doubt about his feelings for artificial intelligence, yelling ‘F—k AI” at the tail end of remarks at the Gotham Awards accepting a Vanguard Tribute for of Frankenstein with stars Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac. He praised the Netflix film’s cast and crew and everyone who brings films…
Read MoreGold edges lower as investors book profits
US rate futures are pricing in an 88% chance of a rate cut in December, according to the CME’s FedWatch tool [BENGALURU] Gold edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday (Dec 2) after it touched a six-week peak in the previous session, as investors booked profits even as they awaited remarks by the US…
Read MoreCharlie Puth Claps Back at Claim He Doesn’t Have the “Vocals” to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl 2026
It seems like Taylor Swift’s declaration has come true. In fact, the NFL agrees that Charlie Puth is a big enough artist to open up the 2026 Super Bowl, as they announced Nov. 30 he will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the event. Following the announcement, though, one unenthused critic saw the selection of the…
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