Posts by Liam Redmond
Sirens surprisingly don’t protect Alex Carpenter as PWHL expansion draft nears
The New York Sirens gave their fan base a shock on Tuesday. The PWHL announced the 18 players — three from each of the inaugural six teams — protected from selection in the exclusive signing window and in the expansion draft being staged for the new Seattle and Vancouver teams entering the league in the…
Read MoreCapitaLand Malaysia Trust proposes sale of 435.4 million units to raise RM250 million
[SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, on Tuesday (Jun 3) proposed a placement of up to 435.4 million new units to raise gross cash proceeds of up to RM250 million (S$75.8 million). This will represent around 14.9 per cent of the total number of units in issue. The…
Read MoreVirgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of A$685 million IPO
[SYDNEY] Virgin Australia is set to return to the stock market after a five-year absence, with the Bain Capital-owned airline launching a A$685 million (S$572 million) initial public offering on Wednesday (Jun 4) amid a rebound in domestic tourism. The offering, Australia’s largest for the year so far, will see Bain’s stake drop to 39.4…
Read MoreGaruda said in talks for US$500 million from Indonesia wealth fund
[JAKARTA] Garuda Indonesia is in talks with the country’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara about an injection of around US$500 million, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the struggling national carrier looks to turn its business around. An agreement could be reached as soon as June or July and would be part of an…
Read More‘Next Gen NYC’: Ariana Biermann says Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann drained her bank account without her knowledge
Less than 15 minutes into the premiere episode of Next Gen NYC, Ariana Biermann reveals some shocking information about her mom Kim Zolciak and her estranged stepdad Kroy Biermann. According to Ariana, Zolciak and Kroy — who adopted her and her sister Brielle Biermann in 2013 — allegedly drained her bank account without her knowledge.…
Read MoreGold steady as US-China trade uncertainty offsets strong US jobs data
Published Wed, Jun 4, 2025 · 09:43 AM [BENGALURU] Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Jun 4) as the uncertainty over US-China trade relations offset the impact of strong US jobs data that boosted risk appetite. Spot gold was steady at US$3,354.51 an ounce as at 0108 GMT. US gold futures were also steady at…
Read MoreGlobal funds weigh whether Indonesia market rebound was too fast
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s financial markets have bounced back after a torrid few months, sparking a debate on whether the rally can last. RBC BlueBay says any inflows into Indonesian bonds will remain tactical until there’s more clarity on how the government will fund its growth plans, while Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia warns that the recent rally…
Read MoreJapfa to delist from SGX on Jun 6
The agri-food company said privatisation would provide the offerors and management with greater flexibility to manage and grow the existing business [SINGAPORE] The agri-food company Japfa will be delisted from the official list of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) with effect from Friday, Jun 6, 2025, 9 am. This is earlier than the previous expected delisting…
Read MoreDave Portnoy target of antisemitic comment during Barstool Sports pizza review
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was on the receiving end of an antisemitic comment as he filmed a pizza review in Toronto. Portnoy, doing a review at Terrazza for his ever-famous “One Bite” reviews that was posted Monday, was outside the shop with a box containing a pizza pie as someone off camera went by…
Read MoreTop scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue
[NEW YORK] Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a technology that is increasingly taking over human tasks. Canadian computer science professor Yoshua Bengio is considered one of the godfathers of the artificial intelligence revolution and on Tuesday announced the launch of LawZero, a…
Read MoreStocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Nio, Japfa, Stoneweg E-Reit, Grand Venture, Frencken
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jun 4). CapitaLand Investment (CLI): The manger of CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a CLI subsidiary, on Tuesday proposed a placement of up to 435.4 million new units to raise gross cash proceeds of up to RM 250 million (S$75.8…
Read MoreCalifornia Senate passes bill that aims to make AI chatbots safer
California lawmakers on Tuesday moved one step closer to placing more guardrails around artificial intelligence-powered chatbots. The Senate passed a bill that aims to make chatbots used for companionship safer after parents raised concerns that virtual characters harmed their childrens’ mental health. The legislation, which now heads to the California State Assembly, shows how state…
Read More