Posts by Nathan Pine
A family fights to keep control of 157-year-old firm in Japan
[ad_1] Nearly half of Japan’s listed companies are tied to a founding family, many of which no longer have enough equity to guarantee control [TOKYO] Ishikawa is a remote, mountainous prefecture bordering the Sea of Japan, but the fate of a drug store chain whose local roots go back to 1869 has implications for Tokyo’s…
Read MoreTravis Kelce Makes Playful Taylor Swift Reference in Valentine’s Day Post
[ad_1] Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so the VIPs automatically include their respective parents and brothers. Presumable best man Jason Kelce also shares at least two flower girl-age daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, with wife Kylie Kelce—though depending on when the big day is, little sister Bennett could grow into the role as well.…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ThaiBev, Marco Polo Marine, Lendlease Reit, Centurion, HPL
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 16): Thai Beverage : The mainboard-listed company on Friday posted sales revenue for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, of 86.7 billion baht (S$3.5 billion), down 6 per cent from 92.3 billion baht in the same…
Read MorePositive reaction to market reforms opens door to broader enhancement of growth capital sector
[ad_1] The result could be a bigger pipeline of new listings, and some struggling listed companies going private [SINGAPORE] Back in November, this column said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ought to slow-walk the allocation of billions of dollars to fund managers under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). With stock valuations becoming stretched,…
Read MoreVisa-only Games highlights Europe’s payments headache
[ad_1] Published Mon, Feb 16, 2026 · 06:14 AM [MILAN] Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe’s policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash. Under a sponsorship deal with the International…
Read MoreLindsey Vonn Reflects on “Regrets” After Olympics 2026 Crash
[ad_1] “Certainly stronger than I was when I ended [my] career in 2019 where I got a bronze medal in the World Championships,” she said. “And mentally…. Mentally I was perfect. Clear, focused, hungry, aggressive yet completely calm.” But even though Lindsey didn’t finish the race with gold, she noted that trying was the real…
Read MoreMaya Hawke Marries Christian Lee Hutson in Valentine’s Day Ceremony
[ad_1] Maya Hawke has been struck by Cupid’s arrow. The Stranger Things alum exchanged vows with singer Christian Lee Hutson during a Valentine’s Day ceremony in New York City Feb. 14, according to People. For the occasion, the bride wore a white wedding dress with a ball gown silhouette and lace veil, topping off the…
Read MoreThe Simpsons Showrunner Addresses Possible Series Finale
[ad_1] 10. The Bush family were not fans of the show. In October 1990, then-First Lady Barbara Bush called the show “the dumbest thing [she] had ever seen,” prompting the show’s writers to pen a response from Marge Simpson, who argued the family was trying their hardest. The First Lady then apologized. In early 1992,…
Read MoreWhy Officials Say It Could Take “Months or Years” to Find Nancy Guthrie
[ad_1] Nancy Guthrie’s Health Condition Revealed, Medication Needs for Survival As the search for Nancy continues, authorities emphasized that she needs to take daily medication for her survival, which she is likely without. “This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges, is in need of medication,” Nanos shared at the Feb. 2 press conference, “medication that…
Read MoreAmy Schumer Celebrates Valentine’s Day in “Crying Corner” Amid Chris Fischer Divorce
[ad_1] Amy Schumer is advocating for self-love this Valentine’s Day, even if she feels like a trainwreck. Indeed, the I Feel Pretty star shared a glimpse inside her relatable Love Day plans one month after filing for divorce from husband Chris Fischer. “Give yourself all the love today,” Amy wrote over a selfie on Instagram…
Read MoreCouple hear noises from used couch—then realize what seller left inside
[ad_1] After bringing home a used couch, a woman heard a faint bell ringing from inside, only to discover the seller’s new kitten sneaked her way inside. Samantha Hardin told Newsweek via email that her husband recently brought home a couch he bought from a coworker, who said he did not like the way the…
Read MoreHapag-Lloyd in talks to buy Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping; sale price to exceed US$3.5 billion
[ad_1] Zim will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange once the necessary regulatory and government approvals come through Published Sun, Feb 15, 2026 · 08:50 PM HAPAG-LLOYD is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping Services, the German company said on Sunday (Feb 15). Discussions with Israeli financial investor FIMI…
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