Posts by Liam Redmond
AI drives markets as valuations race ahead of earnings
[ad_1] Is this a legitimate re-rating of the technology sector, or an overstretched bubble? STOCK markets around the world surged to record highs in April, defying geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and uncertainty over interest rates, as investors crowded into a small group of artificial intelligence and semiconductor giants. The rally has been strikingly narrow.…
Read MoreTrump’s Iran War Reshapes U.S. Alliances
[ad_1] Trump troop withdrawal threats strained relations with key NATO allies. Pentagon ordered removal of 5,000 troops from Germany. European governments increased defense cooperation amid war tensions. Gulf and Asian allies questioned U.S. reliability during Iran conflict. The United States has been at war with Iran since the fighting began on Feb. 28, 2026, when…
Read MoreUFC 328: Sean Strickland captures middleweight title with split decision win over Khamzat Chimaev
[ad_1] Sean Strickland is back on top. The American returned the middleweight championship to the U.S. with a split decision victory over previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, 48-47, 47-48, 48-47, in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center on Saturday night. A fight marked during fight week for its elevated security presence was preceded…
Read MoreIran war is draining world’s oil buffer at an unprecedented pace
[ad_1] THE WORLD has burned through oil inventories at a record speed as the Iran war throttles flows from the Persian Gulf, eating into the very buffer that protects against supply shocks. The rapidly shrinking stockpiles mean that the risk of even more extreme price spikes and shortages is getting ever-closer, leaving governments and industries…
Read MoreBlake Snell returns in Dodgers’ loss to Atlanta Braves
[ad_1] If the game was viewed as an extension of spring training, which is basically what it was for Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night could be charitably classified as a success. After missing the first six weeks of the season, Snell was throwing hard in his season…
Read MoreS-Reit acquisitions regain momentum as capital reopens
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Acquisition activity among Singapore Reits (S-Reits) has picked up this year, signalling a measured return to growth as financing conditions stabilise. In the first four months of the year, S-Reits announced 11 acquisition transactions with a total value exceeding S$6.3 billion, already accounting for more than 70 per cent of the total acquisition…
Read MoreKnicks have shot to repeat feat 37 years in making — sweeping rival 76ers
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — Before social media and brand marketing and everything else that’s snatched away most genuine reactions from team sports, Charles Oakley, the enforcer and spokesman of the Knicks, told a ballboy, “Go get that broom.” The Knicks were in Philadelphia and just completed a first-round sweep of the Sixers. Charles Barkley played the…
Read MoreLove Bonito eyes Middle East’s long-term prospects as losses trim
[ad_1] Driving its reduced losses in 2024 were measures to make operations more efficient Published Sun, May 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM SINGAPORE-based fashion retailer Love Bonito felt the effects as consumers in the city-state pulled back on discretionary spending in 2025. Last year, the company’s top line came down “modestly” in 2025 compared to 2024 as…
Read MoreJordynn Dudley continues to make impact as Gotham FC battles to draw vs. Legacy
[ad_1] On a Gotham FC roster that has some well-known names in women’s soccer, Jordynn Dudley is quickly joining that list. While the Florida State product and Rookie of the Month for April had her stretch of three straight matches with a goal snapped in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with the Boston Legacy, the 21-year-old forward…
Read MoreJets rookies studying a ‘little bit extra’ in curious location before minicamp
[ad_1] If you were running on the treadmill at a New Jersey hotel this week, you might have seen a funny sight. A group of Jets offensive rookies gathered Thursday night in the fitness center at their hotel to hold a walk-through as they tried to learn the playbook for the team’s rookie minicamp. The…
Read MoreUNC professor calls on school to ‘rein in’ Bill Belichick’s football players
[ad_1] The off-field actions of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina football players have started to raise some alarms at the university, according to a new report. One player has been cited at least four times for speeding, two of which include reckless driving charges. Another was cited three times for speeding, including an instance where they…
Read MoreLakers’ old weakness came back to haunt them vs. Thunder
[ad_1] Many reasons explain why the Lakers are trailing their best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Thunder. The Thunder’s depth has overwhelmed the Lakers, evident by the 82-39 combined margin the Thunder’s reserves outscored the Lakers’ in Game 1 and Game 2. The Lakers, including Austin Reaves, have struggled against the Thunder’s drop coverage in…
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