Posts by Liam Redmond
JPMorgan is now worth more than three largest rivals combined
The Trump administration’s embrace of the cryptocurrency industry has breathed air back into some upstarts Published Thu, Jul 17, 2025 · 06:13 AM [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase keeps putting more distance between itself and key rivals. The first half saw the bank’s market value surpass that of its three largest competitors, Bank of America (BOA),…
Read MoreWhy Hawkfest Is The Ultimate Brand Gathering
I’ve been in the marketing world long enough to know that most industry events fall into one of two categories: stuffy networking sessions where everyone’s just trying to hand out business cards, or overly technical conferences that leave you with a headache and a notebook full of jargon.That’s exactly why we created Hawkfest—to break that…
Read Moremm2 Asia seeks to delay S$54 million bond repayment by six years
[SINGAPORE] Embattled entertainment group mm2 Asia has proposed to amend a S$54 million-bond deal that was set for redemption in December. In a non-binding memorandum of understanding with its bondholder, identified as Tan Boon Seng, the struggling group is seeking to extend the bond maturity by six years to Dec 31, 2031. The move would…
Read MoreUS: Wall St opens higher as inflation data, earnings take centre stage
Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 09:43 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Jul 16) as investors sifted through new inflation data and digested a fresh round of heavyweight earnings reports. At 9.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 156.35 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 44,179.64. The…
Read MoreFLCT to divest commercial building in Australia for A$192.1 million, exiting Melbourne CBD office market
[SINGAPORE] Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) will divest an office building in Melbourne’s Central Business District (CDB) for A$192.1 million (S$161.4 million), as it seeks to exit the Australian city’s office market and focus on logistics and industrial properties. The divestment consideration represents a 0.6 per cent premium over an independent valuation of A$191 million…
Read MoreChina vows to regulate ‘irrational’ competition in EV industry
The Cabinet will urge the main automakers to fulfil commitments on supplier payment terms and promised to help them boost competitiveness Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 08:56 PM [BEIJING] China’s Cabinet on Wednesday (Jul 16) pledged to regulate what it called “irrational” competition in the country’s electric vehicle industry, vowing to strengthen cost investigation…
Read MoreCathay Cineplexes gets fresh demands to pay up S$3.3 million debt for Century Square, Causeway Point outlets
[SINGAPORE] Embattled cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes has received more repayment demands – this time, a sum exceeding S$3.3 million in rental arrears and for other items, owed to the landlords of its outlets at Century Square and Causeway Point. These include two statutory demands received on Tuesday (Jul 15), for the payment of S$86,142.31 and…
Read MoreSchneider in talks to buy Temasek’s stake in Indian JV: sources
A potential transaction could value the whole venture at roughly US$5 billion including debt Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 06:51 PM [NEW DELHI] Schneider Electric is considering buying out the remaining stake in its India venture from minority partner Temasek Holdings, according to people familiar with the matter. Schneider Electric is in talks to…
Read MoreNvidia is the first $4-trillion company. Here are three things to know
SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia is already the world’s most valuable company, being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence boom. This week, the Santa Clara-based chip maker got another windfall. The Jensen Huang-led technology giant on Monday received approval from the U.S. government to sell some of its AI chips in China, boosting Nvidia’s…
Read MoreWhy is Corporate Health Insurance Insufficient?
Corporate health insurance provides a safety net for an employee’s medical expenses, as outlined in the policy terms. However, in times of need, it might not be enough. A lack of customization and limited coverage in health insurance can cause a financial drain during medical emergencies. For these reasons, it is essential to be fully…
Read MoreParental Guide: Using an eSIM for Safe Connectivity on Family Vacations
When you’re traveling to Japan with your kids, you need to stay connected to the internet as much as possible. Imagine your 10-year-old is constantly asking when you’ll arrive, and your teen needs to check something online. At the same time, you want to translate signs while keeping everyone together. That’s where an eSIM in…
Read MoreInMotion Not Working for You? Try These Hosting Alternatives
If InMotion Hosting is not meeting your needs, there are several other web hosts you can try. Here are six options for hosting alternatives, each with different strengths. GreenGeeks – A Strong Eco-Friendly Choice GreenGeeks offers hosting for $2.95 per month on its basic shared plan. This pricing is among the lowest for what you…
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