Posts by Liam Redmond
Goldman Sachs says gold could hit $5K as fears grow over Federal Reserve’s independence
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs predicted that gold prices could soar to the $5,000 mark on fears that President Trump is trying to clamp down on the Federal Reserve’s independence. The precious metal has rallied 35% this year to more than $3,500 per troy ounce, making it one of the world’s best-performing major assets. Gold…
Read MoreThe Impossible Becomes Possible: My Millennium Wave
The Millennium Wave in Tahiti stands as a monument to what many consider impossible. This famous wave, which I rode in February, marked a turning point in my life—a moment when I faced what seemed like an insurmountable challenge and overcame it. Until that day, this wave represented the ultimate barrier in surfing. It wasn’t…
Read MoreBlackRock to run US$80 billion for Citi as bank refocuses wealth unit
The move highlights a growing trend among big banks to partner with specialist asset managers Published Thu, Sep 4, 2025 · 10:35 PM [NEW YORK] Citigroup said on Thursday (Sep 4) it will transfer about US$80 billion in client assets from its wealth management unit to BlackRock, further outsourcing investment management as it simplifies core…
Read MoreContributor: Why is California losing good jobs to other states? It’s not rocket science
For a century, it worked, and brilliantly. The “California model” rested on massive investments in higher education, development of industrial zones in places such as the South Bay and Silicon Valley, and persistent upgrading of basic infrastructure. Yet the system that made California dynamic and prosperous for so long is now broken and backward-looking. The…
Read MoreAlphabet’s stock climbs after judge rules Google won’t be forced to sell Chrome
When a federal judge deemed Google a “monopolist” last year, questions lingered about how he would help restore competition in online search. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta for the District of Columbia gave his answers in a highly watched decision that spared the online behemoth from selling its Chrome browser but placed…
Read More‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry is set to plead guilty
A woman who has come to be known as the “Ketamine Queen” is set to plead guilty Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him. Jasveen Sangha is scheduled to change her previous not guilty plea at a federal court in Los Angeles and would become the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to…
Read MoreSingapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face possible fine
[SINGAPORE] Singapore police have ordered Meta to implement anti-scam measures against advertisements, accounts, profiles and business pages impersonating key government office holders on its social media network Facebook to combat scams, a government minister said. The company could be fined up to S$1 million if it fails to comply as part of the first such…
Read MoreSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he cut 4,000 support roles because of AI
Artificial intelligence already is replacing certain jobs at technology companies. Last week, Salesforce Chief Executive Marc Benioff said the San Francisco software giant was able to shrink the number of people in support roles from 9,000 to 5,000 because “AI agents” are helping to automate certain tasks. Appearing on “The Logan Bartlett Show,” a podcast…
Read MoreBizarre ultrasound photo scam targets unsuspecting men at risk of being extorted in pregnancy fraud
Think buying a photo of someone else’s unborn baby is weird? That’s because it is — but it was recently possible on the marketplace app from Japanese e-commerce company, Mercari. Now, Mercari has pulled the plug on selling ultrasound shots (which once sold online for around $14, according to X users), bowing to those worried…
Read MoreCenturion unit acquires Johor dorm operator for RM110.8 million, ups bed capacity by 25%
[SINGAPORE] A unit of dormitory operator Centurion Corporation has acquired another dormitory operator in Johor for RM110.8 million (SG$33.2 million), the mainboard-listed company said in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Sep 2). Centurion’s wholly owned subsidiary Centurion Dormitories did so by acquiring all the issued shares in Malaysia-incorporated Harum Megah, the group said. The acquisition…
Read MoreD2C Brands Must Master Meta and Google to Succeed
When new direct-to-consumer brands ask me about paid advertising strategies, I often see them searching for some secret channel or hidden opportunity that will magically drive their growth. The reality is much simpler—and perhaps less exciting. Despite all the hype around emerging platforms, the two most effective digital advertising channels remain the same as they’ve…
Read MoreWhy Authentic Relationships Matter More Than Ever
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with filtered images and carefully curated social media posts, authenticity has become a rare commodity. I’ve spent years building businesses and brands, and one thing has become increasingly clear to me: genuine connections are irreplaceable. When I observe interactions between couples like the brief exchange I witnessed recently,…
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