Posts by Liam Redmond
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs as oil pullback brings relief
[ad_1] Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 10:40 PM THE S&P 500 and the Nasdaq held close to record highs on Thursday, helped by an extended fall in oil prices on hopes of a US-Iran deal that could potentially normalise crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Iran are edging toward…
Read MoreTourist fighting for life in Bali after suffering multiple brain-related injuries
[ad_1] An Australian tourist has been left fighting for life after suffering a catastrophic accident while on a dream holiday in Bali. Brisbane woman Luca Loveday had been excited to spend some time on the Indonesian holiday island with her best friend, enjoying some much-needed relaxation and sunshine. The 29-year-old was just a few days…
Read MoreMoney Comes And Goes, Curiosity Stays
[ad_1] Entrepreneurship tests your spirit. The wins feel great. The grind can feel brutal. My take is simple: money is a byproduct, not the point. Purpose and curiosity keep you going when the day feels heavy. My stance: build a life that fuels your drive, then build the business. If your why is real, the…
Read MoreMcDonald’s value push and bigger burgers drive larger orders
[ad_1] Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 09:12 PM MCDONALD’S is reeling in diners with souped-up value offerings and bigger burgers, leading to larger orders even in the face of economic pressures. Revenue of US$6.5 billion surpassed the average analyst estimate, and adjusted earnings per share of US$2.83 were also higher than expected. The shares…
Read MoreSophie Cunningham doesn’t get why Angel Reese taunts her NBA ex in ‘playoffs love triangle’
[ad_1] Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has entered the chat. During Tuesday’s installment of the “Show Me Something” podcast, Cunningham reacted to Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese’s “NBA playoffs love triangle,” as Reese’s boyfriend, the Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr., and her ex, the Pistons’ Jalen Duren, clashed and guarded each other in the first-round playoff…
Read MoreMikal Bridges’ long-awaited emergence couldn’t come at a better time for the Knicks
[ad_1] He wasn’t the Knicks’ highest scorer on Wednesday. Or the second, or third. But for the third consecutive game, Mikal Bridges looked comfortable and confident on offense — a significant departure from a three-game stretch in the first round during which he failed to even break double figures. The 29-year-old has never needed to…
Read MoreSingapore’s oil product stocks hit over nine-month lows as US-Iran war cuts supply
[ad_1] Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 07:23 PM [SINGAPORE] Oil product stocks in Asia’s oil hub Singapore hit their lowest in more than nine months after the US-Iran war curtailed Middle East crude and fuel exports, official data showed on Thursday. Combined onshore oil product stocks totalled 44.83 million barrels in the week to May 6, the lowest since late July 2025, Enterprise Singapore data showed. Stocks for…
Read MoreCIMB appoints veteran banker Mak Joon Nien as Singapore CEO
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Malaysian bank CIMB Group announced on Thursday (May 7) that it has appointed Mak Joon Nien as CEO of CIMB Singapore. He has also been appointed CEO of growth markets. Based in Singapore, he will oversee CIMB Thailand and CIMB Cambodia, with a focus on accelerating business growth, strengthening cross-border connectivity and advancing…
Read MoreScoot adds 11 Airbus A320neo family aircraft to its fleet
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Scoot has placed firm orders for five Airbus A320neo family aircraft, the budget carrier announced on Thursday (May 7). The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA) also exercised options for an additional six aircraft, from its 2014 order with Airbus. These 11 aircraft will bring Scoot’s total A320neo family orderbook to 20 aircraft.…
Read MoreAs furious redistricting battles continue, we reveal Republican plan to add 14 seats following last week’s Supreme Court ruling
[ad_1] Redistricting across the US has turned into all-out war between the Democrats and the Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. While both parties have enacted plans to redistrict since July 2025, Republicans are potentially poised to flip up to 14 US House seats in their favor following last week’s bombshell Supreme…
Read MoreSingPost partners Europe’s Asendia to enhance cross-border e-commerce delivery
[ad_1] Local customers will be able to sell and scale their online retail business in new markets with this tie-up [SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) entered into a strategic partnership with European cross-border e-commerce and mail solutions provider Asendia on Thursday (May 7). The partnership aims to improve cross-border e-commerce logistics capabilities, which will enhance delivery…
Read MoreTwo Indian conglomerates to plow US$1 billion in EV, battery tech
[ad_1] Beijing has become more selective about transferring advanced battery and EV technologies Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 05:32 PM TWO Indian conglomerates are looking to spend nearly US$1 billion to build domestic capabilities in electric-vehicle and battery technologies, people familiar with the matter said, reflecting a growing urgency on the part of the…
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