Posts by Nathan Pine
Hong Kong bourse operator to shift headquarters in US$812 million deal
[ad_1] Published Thu, Apr 24, 2025 · 07:56 PM [HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s bourse operator will shift its headquarters, it said on Thursday (Apr 24) and will take over the top nine floors of a building in a complex owned by developer Hongkong Land for HK$6.3 billion (S$1.06 billion). Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s (HKEX)…
Read MoreComcast Edges Wall Street’s Q1 Forecast, But Domestic Advertising, Broadband Declines Hit Stock
[ad_1] Comcast delivered first-quarter results slightly better than Wall Street expectations, but its shares fell in pre-market trading Thursday. Total revenue was $29.9 billion, a decline of a fraction of a percent from the year-earlier quarter. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $1.09 from $1.04. Downturns in domestic advertising and residential broadband unsettled investors, with…
Read MoreKneecap Responds To Sharon Osbourne Criticism Of Coachella Performance: “Statements Aren’t Aggressive”
[ad_1] Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have responded to criticism over their controversial Coachella performance, after Sharon Osbourne called for them to have their U.S. working visas revoked. The band met fierce criticism from several quarters, including Osbourne and Fox News, after their performance last Friday at Coachella’s Sonora stage included projections “fuck Israel” and “free…
Read MoreNissan sees 750 billion yen loss as restructuring charges mount
[ad_1] [TOKYO] Nissan Motor said it will post a net loss of as much as 750 billion yen (S$6.9 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March as restructuring charges weigh on the struggling Japanese carmaker that’s seeking a turnaround. With an ageing lineup, Nissan has been discounting its cars in order to avoid…
Read MoreNestle sales rise on price hikes for coffee, cocoa products
[ad_1] [BERN] Nestle’s sales rose as the maker of Nespresso and KitKat candy bars increased prices to counter soaring costs for coffee and cocoa. Revenue grew 2.8 per cent on an organic basis in the first quarter, the Swiss foodmaker said on Thursday (Apr 24), above the 2.6 per cent average estimate of analysts. The…
Read MoreContributor: Is your favorite influencer’s opinion bought and sold?
[ad_1] Your addictive doomscrolling on X, TikTok or Instagram may also be the latest nexus for millions of dollars in secret political corruption. Over the last month, the problem has come into sharp relief. Newly surfaced documents show that more than 500 social media creators were part of a covert electioneering effort by Democratic donors…
Read MoreDon’t Break Away From Kelly Clarkson’s Sweet Family Photos
[ad_1] And honestly, Kelly loves making sweet family memories with River, 10, and Remy, 9. Whether they’re hanging out at home in New York, going on vacation or the kids are joining her on her eponymous talk show, the Grammy winner cherishes moments like this. “River and Remy, I love you so much,” she…
Read MoreFresh From His Professor Snape Casting, Paapa Essiedu Lands Role As Catholic Priest Falling In Love In Jack Thorne’s Channel 4 Drama ‘Falling’
[ad_1] Paapa Essiedu, who has just landed the role of Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter, is leading Channel 4 drama series Falling from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and It’s a Sin director Peter Hoar. Hot property Essiedu will play Catholic priest David opposite Keeley Hawes, who is devoted nun Anna. Both are deeply committed to…
Read MoreA Year After Dramatic Recap Move, Viaplay Posts Mixed Q1 Results
[ad_1] Things remain uncertain at Viaplay Group, but the Swedish company’s boss says it now has “a clear focus on value over volume.” The company posted mixed bag of interim results for the March-January period, with total net sales down 8% to SEK4.37B ($453.8M) and total reported operating income up sharply to SEK38M from an…
Read MoreHuawei raises record 20 billion yuan in Chinese debt issuance spree
[ad_1] [BEIJING] The parent of Huawei Technologies is tapping low borrowing costs in China’s credit market to raise a record amount of debt, as trade tensions with the US spur a shift towards local financing. Huawei Investment & Holding has raised 20 billion yuan (S$3.4 billion) via ultra-short-term commercial paper issuance since late March, its…
Read More‘Starstruck’ Tunes Up In Italy; Road Trip Movie Readies L.A. Shoot; Griersons Trustees Named – Global Briefs
[ad_1] Singing Show ‘Starstruck‘ Gets Italian Remake Starstruck, the Banijay singing format, is being remade for Warner Bros Discovery channel Nove in Italy. The show sees trios of ordinary people team up and take to the stage, transforming into tributes of significant music acts. They compete against other groups before a final round when they…
Read MoreBNP looks past tariff slowdown fears after investment bank boost in Q1
[ad_1] FRANCE’S BNP Paribas reported first-quarter earnings in line with expectations thanks to rising sales at its investment bank, and stuck with its profit forecasts despite a deteriorating economic outlook prompted by a global trade war. The eurozone’s biggest bank by assets said on Thursday (Apr 24) group net income over the first three months…
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