Posts by Liam Redmond
Arkansas man who disappeared with his ailing dog had terminal illness, believed to have died by suicide ‘in the sea’
[ad_1] A man who disappeared with his ailing dog in the Outer Banks was silently coping with a terminal illness and is believed to have taken his life “in the sea,” his heartbroken father said as he called for authorities to suspend all search efforts. Christopher Palmer, 39, vanished off the coast of the Outer…
Read MoreTrump Says He Doesn’t Like ‘Any Shooting’ and Is ‘Reviewing Everything’ About Fatal Shooting of Minnesota Anti-ICE Protester Alex Pretti
[ad_1] President Donald Trump said, “I don’t like any shooting” when questioned about the deadly clash between Border Patrol agents and Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti, and also hinted that ICE agents might be pulled out of Minnesota. Trump also said that his administration is reviewing what happened before federal Border Patrol agents opened fire and…
Read MoreBlackstone eyes more hiring in Asia to tap private market demand
[ad_1] The alternative asset manager sees huge potential from bringing private markets to individual investors Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 02:14 PM [HONG KONG] Blackstone is planning to hire more people across Asia to tap growing opportunities in private markets, said Ed Huang, the firm’s head of Asia-Pacific private wealth. The alternative asset manager…
Read MoreHow to end California’s worsening cost-of-living crisis — politicians must stop lying
[ad_1] California has by far the highest cost of living of any state in the nation — and it’s getting worse every year. But instead of fixing the problem, state and local politicians are dodging responsibility and spiking costs even higher with insane tax hikes and costly new regulations. The Transparency Foundation recently released a…
Read MoreBritish banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets: sources
[ad_1] In continental Europe, many banks have already lifted their profit goals, signalling confidence higher margins will last for years Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:49 PM [LONDON] Britain’s biggest banks, including HSBC and NatWest, are set to follow their European rivals and lift their key profit targets when they report annual earnings in…
Read MoreIndia to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: sources
[ad_1] Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:19 PM [NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS] India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40 per cent from as high as 110 per cent, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s vast market as the two sides close in on a free…
Read MoreSGX-listed pawnbrokers, stocks ride gold rally as precious metal breaks US$5,000 level
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Pawnbrokers have emerged as beneficiaries of gold’s historic rally, as the yellow metal crossed the psychological US$5,000 mark and set yet another record. After already gaining much in the past year or so, gold prices are still rising on a steep trajectory amid geopolitical tensions. On the Singapore Exchange (SGX), shares of pawnbrokers and…
Read MoreMatthew Stafford didn’t let Rams down — even as quest for second Super Bowl win falls short
[ad_1] SEATTLE — The wrath of a city desperate to will its beloved Seahawks back to the Super Bowl rained down on Matthew Stafford. With the stakes Super high, the 12s were committed to making life hell for Stafford. So it was Stafford versus the howling 12s, conspiring against him with the league’s No. 1…
Read MoreIPO window cracked open as more general partners prepping portfolio companies: Coller Capital
[ad_1] About 77% of Institutional investors say that their general partners (GPs) are prepping portfolio companies for public markets [SINGAPORE] More institutional investors globally are reporting their general partners (GP) are prepping their portfolio companies for initial public offering according to a Coller Capital report. About eight in ten, or 77 per cent, of institutional…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley looks to expand in Asia as markets deregulate
[ad_1] Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 12:10 PM [HONG KONG] Morgan Stanley is pushing to expand its footprint in Asia, betting on a more favourable business outlook and growing opportunities in deregulated economies, according to Gokul Laroia, the firm’s chief executive officer for the region. Laroia said that the company is recruiting financial advisers,…
Read MoreElite in every way but one, special teams blunder cost the Rams a chance at Super Bowl LX
[ad_1] SEATTLE — The Rams have been trying to outrun their one fatal flaw all year, only to be burned by it at every critical turn. So, of course, special teams were going to be their undoing Sunday in a 31-27 loss to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship game. One lousy play, too. But…
Read MoreYen surges as intervention risks lurk
[ad_1] Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 10:59 AM [SINGAPORE] The yen firmed 0.5 per cent to 154.84 per dollar as of 0052 GMT, after sharp spikes on Friday sparked speculation over potential intervention. The New York Federal Reserve conducted rate checks on Friday, sources told Reuters, raising the chance of joint US-Japan intervention to…
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