Posts by Riah Marton
Brokers’ take: RHB upgrades Venture Corp to ‘buy’ on expected recovery
RHB on Thursday (Jul 25) upgraded Venture Corporation to “buy” from “neutral”, and raised its target price to S$16.50 from S$14.20. The research team expects the group, which provides technology services, products and solutions, to see the tail end of its customers’ destocking phase and recover in FY2025. It previously downgraded the counter on account…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Man Allegedly Kills Self After Predator Hunting Group Accuses Him of Watching Child Pornography
A 60-year-old South Dakota man reportedly killed himself after he was caught by a Houston-based vigilante predator hunting group, who accused the man of watching child pornography. Alex Rosen, the founder of Predator Poachers, is known for conducting sting operations on adults who solicit sexual activity with minors. Rosen posted to X, formerly Twitter, video…
Read MoreTanker capsizes off Philippines, one crew missing, battle to contain oil spill
A MARINE tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday (Jul 25), causing a large oil spill as coast guard rescuers search for a missing crew member, officials said. Sixteen of the 17 crew members of MT Terra Nova have been rescued, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said, after the ship…
Read MoreLG Energy slashes sales target after earnings miss estimates
LG ENERGY Solution slashed its annual sales target and second-quarter earnings missed analyst estimates, as the South Korean battery maker grapples with slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVS). Sales will decline at least 20 per cent this year compared to last year, the Seoul-based company said on Thursday (Jul 25), reversing a previous forecast…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Details the “Beginning of the End” of Relationship With Mystery Ex – E! Online
Kim Kardashian refuses to keep up with someone else’s timeline. That’s why the reality star ended her relationship with an unnamed ex, she revealed on the season five finale of The Kardashians. After seeking therapy at the behest of her sister Kourtney Kardashian, Kim came to realize that her “fight-or-flight” personality affects her love life.…
Read MoreAsia: Markets track tech-led plunge on Wall Street, yen extends gains
ASIAN markets tumbled on Thursday (Jul 25) after a tech-fuelled sell-off saw Wall Street tank, as disappointing earnings caused traders to panic that a months-long rally in the sector may have been overdone. Tokyo’s Nikkei led the retreat in equities, with a stronger yen adding to the downward pressure on exporters, while technology giants across…
Read MoreClaim to Fame: Oscar Winner’s Nephew Sent Home in Jaw-Dropping Reveal – E! Online
‘Freaky Friday 2’ Stars Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite as Filming Begins One of Hollywood’s most famous scream queens just slayed on Claim to Fame. During the ABC reality competition series’ July 24 episode, Miguel was sent home after his fellow contestants became suspicious of his nefarious game play. And when it came…
Read MoreHonda to cut ICE car production capacity in China: report
CARMAKER Honda Motor is planning to cut down the production capacity of internal combustion engine cars by one-third, Nikkei reported on Thursday (Jul 25), as increased competition from lower-priced local manufacturers has weighed on sales of Japanese automakers. Honda will close three of its seven production lines in China, the world’s largest auto market, reducing…
Read MoreSingapore shares open lower on Thursday; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in negative territory on Thursday (Jul 25), mirroring overnight losses in the global market. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.6 per cent or 18.88 points lower at 3,441.94. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 95 to 27 after 41.4 million securities worth S$48.3 million changed…
Read More19 Kids and Counting’s Jana Duggar Reveals She’s Moved Out of Family’s House – E! Online
Josh Duggar (m. Anna Keller) Eldest Duggar child Josh was born March 3, 1988. He too became a conservative activist, campaigning for the Family Research Council. He stepped down after old police records surfaced in 2015 revealing that he had been accused of molesting several girls, including his sisters Jessa and Jill, when he was…
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