Posts by Liam Redmond
Trademark Registration: DIY or Lawyer Up?
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire a lawyer? This article breaks down the steps involved in trademark registration and weighs the pros and cons of both approaches. By the end, you’ll have…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street tumbles at the open as US economy contracts in first quarter
Published Wed, Apr 30, 2025 · 09:49 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower on Wednesday (Apr 30) after data showed the world’s largest economy contracted in the first quarter, amplifying worries about the economic hit from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237.2 points, or 0.59…
Read MoreHere’s how long it takes a hacker to figure out your passwords — and the safest to use
Having to come up with a password that matches the symbol requirements for every site can be a hassle, but there’s good reason for it. Of course, the more your password has, the longer it takes for a hacker to figure it out. But it’s even more specific than that in terms of how long…
Read MoreJustin Bieber thirsts over wife Hailey’s sultry snaps after split speculation
She’s his favorite girl. Justin Bieber thirsted over his wife Hailey Bieber’s sultry photos after they shut down divorce speculation. The model posted a carousel of images of herself striking different poses Tuesday in a plunging black halter top and low-cut blue jeans. The “Yummy” singer took to Hailey’s Instagram comments section to write, “Um…
Read MoreMiu Miu’s momentum powers Prada sales growth
Published Wed, Apr 30, 2025 · 08:03 PM [MILAN] Net revenues at Italian luxury group Prada rose 12.5 per cent at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, slightly above analysts expectations, thanks to a 60 per cent jump in retail sales at its smaller brand Miu Miu. The group, which this month struck a…
Read MoreJardine C&C reports lower contributions across most business units in Q1 2025
Recent global trade tensions have created an uncertain macroeconomic environment and the company is cautious of the knock-on effects [Singapore] Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) reported lower contributions across most of its business units in the first quarter of 2025 on Wednesday (Apr 30). Astra in Indonesia reported a decrease in underlying profit, with contributions affected…
Read MoreGreece’s dark past is uncovered after 33 bodies are found in a civil war-era mass grave
Workers were installing benches at a park in the ancient Greek port city of Thessaloniki when their excavator pushed brown soil off a fragile white skull. They turned off the motorized equipment and set to work with pickaxes and shovels. The crew found two skeletons, then more. Construction crews uncovered a mass grave in the…
Read MoreMaybank names Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as new group chief financial officer
He takes over from Khalijah Ismail, who was dismissed by the bank earlier this year following an internal inquiry [MALAYSIA] Maybank has appointed Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as its new group chief financial officer, with effect from Jul 7. He takes over the role from Khalijah Ismail, who was dismissed by the bank earlier this year…
Read MoreCapitaLand Investment total revenue falls 24% to S$496 million in Q1
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) reported a total revenue of S$496 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, down 24 per cent from S$650 million in the corresponding period of the year before. In a business update on Wednesday (Apr 30), the real estate investment manager said much of the decline came from the deconsolidation…
Read MoreCapitaLand Investment’s total revenue falls 24% to S$496 million in Q1
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) reported a total revenue of S$496 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, down 24 per cent from S$650 million in the corresponding period of the year before. In a business update on Wednesday (Apr 30), the real estate investment manager said that much of the decline came from the…
Read MoreWhy the Giants shouldn’t hurry Jaxson Dart into starting
Should fans of the Giants want to see Jaxson Dart on the field sooner? Or later? It will not be too soon, as in Week 1 of the season, considering head coach Brian Daboll already has declared Russell Wilson the starting quarterback. Daboll first made that announcement when Wilson signed, clearing up any possible confusion…
Read MoreSingapore stocks rise on Wednesday, snapping four-day losing streak; STI up 0.7%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 288 to 177, after 971.8 million securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] Equities on the Singapore bourse rose on Wednesday (Apr 30), as four sessions of losses drew some bargain hunting. Sentiment across most of Asia was also more positive, after Japan’s top trade negotiator said he…
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