Posts by Riah Marton
Bill Ackman Increases Stake in Howard Hughes by $900 Million, Aiming to Build Hathaway-Style Conglomerate
Just days after Warren Buffett announced his decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Omaha, investor Bill Ackman, who also attended the event, revealed a bold move of his own. Ackman, a longtime admirer of Buffett’s strategy, is now taking steps to build a similar investment…
Read MoreOperation Sindoor: 10 Family Members of JeM Chief Maulana Masood Azhar Killed in Missile Strikes by India on Pakistan
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader Maulana Masood Azhar confirmed on Wednesday that 10 of his family members and four of his close aides were killed after India launched a missile strike on the terrorist outfit’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. A statement attributed to Azhar confirmed that the casualties from the missile strike on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in…
Read MoreRiverstone Q1 profit slides 21.8% to RM56.4 million despite higher revenue
Lower gross profit margin due to higher raw material cost, foreign exchange and change in market demand dynamics, says the group [SINGAPORE] Glove manufacturer Riverstone on Wednesday (May 7) posted a profit of RM56.4 million (S$17.2 million) for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2025, sliding 21.8 per cent from RM72.2 million in the corresponding year-ago…
Read MoreKatie Thurston Shares She’s in Medically Induced Menopause Amid Cancer Journey
On How Katie Thurston Learned of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis First, Katie’s doctor referred her to a specialist to get a breast ultrasound. Then, she had a mammogram. “After then getting the mammogram, they wanted me to do a biopsy,” Katie explained in a March 18, 2025 Instagram video. “Only then can they confirm if…
Read MoreWorld’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
[PARIS] The world’s wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Tuesday. How the rich consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heatwaves and drought, they reported in the first study to quantify the impact of concentrated private wealth on extreme…
Read MoreCalgary Sun Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Published May 07, 2025 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney speaks during a campaign rally in Mississauga, Ont., April 26, 2025. Photo by…
Read MoreJOCK FINLAYSON: PM Mark Carney must work to grow Canada’s economic pie
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Opinion Columnists Beyond the immediate imperative of managing relations with the U.S., the top priority for the Carney team must be creating the conditions for stronger economic growth at home. Under Justin Trudeau, the Liberal government was preoccupied with social policy, income redistribution, climate change and Indigenous reconciliation. Published May…
Read MoreNovo Nordisk latest drugmaker to drop gender goals in US
This follows executive orders by President Donald Trump to stop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 06:55 PM [COPENHAGEN] Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday (May 7) it would drop gender representation requirements for its US business following executive orders by President Donald Trump to stop diversity, equity and…
Read MoreSingapore stocks track regional gains on Wednesday; STI up 0.1%
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks ended higher on Wednesday (May 7), tracking gains in the region. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.1 per cent or 4.96 points to 3,865.37. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 302 to 194, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion changed hands. Elsewhere in the region, Hong Kong’s Hang…
Read MoreAs US solar door closes, another opens to Asean domestic markets
[SINGAPORE] In the face of punishing solar tariffs from the US, South-east Asia has a silver lining: a glut in the supply of photovoltaic panels could make solar projects cheaper and increase adoption. But to seize this opportunity, the region will have to ramp up investments in energy storage systems. The US recently imposed tariffs…
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