Posts by Riah Marton
European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting season’s best-performing segments. Buoyed by artificial intelligence (AI) demand, the technology sub-sector in the MSCI Europe index averaged earnings growth of 5.5 per cent in the fourth quarter, significantly ahead of pre-season estimates of 0.5 per cent.…
Read MoreSAG Awards: All the Eternally Fashionable Looks From the 2005 Ceremony – E! Online
2024 SAG Awards Recap: Tipsy Pedro Pascal, Shocking Reunions and Must-See Moments! From chiffon and satin gowns to halter necklines and bold embellishments, the 2005 SAG Awards‘ fashion has proven to be a time capsule of its era. It was clear as stars showed up to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in ensembles that…
Read MoreIndia vs Pakistan Live Streaming: How to Watch the Ind vs Pak ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match in the US, UK and India
Touted as a high-profile clash but largely one-sided on the field, India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Rohit Sharma’s team will look to secure a spot in the semifinals, while Mohammad Rizwan’s side is fighting to stay in the tournament and avoid an early…
Read MoreWarren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday (Feb 22) reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to US$334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett used his annual shareholder letter to caution Washington to spend money wisely and take care of those who get the “short straws in life”. Buffett’s admonition came as many investors worry that US lawmakers…
Read MoreKash Patel Likely to Head ATF as New FBI Boss Asks Staff to Ignore Elon Musk’s Email to Federal Workers Justifying ‘Productivity’
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered bureau staff on Saturday not to respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management—an initiative backed by Elon Musk—requiring federal employees to justify their roles or step down. The directive came as reports emerged that Patel would be appointed as the interim head of a second federal law…
Read MorePope Francis In Critical Condition after Respiratory Crisis and Has Received Blood Transfusions, Vatican Says
Pope Francis was in serious condition on Saturday following a respiratory emergency that required oxygen therapy, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for a week due to a severe lung infection. In an update today, the Vatican said that he also underwent blood transfusions after tests indicated a condition linked to…
Read MoreHealthcare S-Reits are here to stay
HEALTHCARE real estate investment trusts (Reits) have been the best-performing Reit subsector in the year to date as at Feb 20, recording an average total return of 2.8 per cent. This follows total returns of 6.9 per cent and 7.1 per cent for 2024 and 2023, respectively. Singapore-listed Reits, or S-Reits, with healthcare assets have…
Read MoreRihanna Reveals the Celeb Who Inspired Name of Her and A$AP Rocky’s Son Riot – E! Online
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky did not come up with their youngest son’s name all on their own. Pharrell Williams had suggested they name their second child Riot Rose Mayers, now 18 months, the “Diamonds” singer has revealed. Pharrell and Rocky had collaborated on the 2023 track “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n).” “He gave us this name thinking…
Read MoreIs Jason Kelce Getting a Vasectomy After Baby No. 4 With Kylie Kelce? He Says… – E! Online
The 37-year-old—who shares with Kylie daughters Wyatt Elizabeth Kelce, 5, Elliotte Ray Kelce, 3, and Bennett Llewellyn Kelce, who turns 2 Feb. 23—joked that statistically, the odds of conceiving a boy were not high. “At the end of the day, we’re not shooting with good percentages. We’ve got to give up on that idea,” the ESPN…
Read MorePope Francis in Critical Condition After Suffering Health Crisis in Hospital – E! Online
Pope Francis‘ health has taken a turn for the worse. The 88-year-old experienced an “asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen,” and his condition “continues to be critical,” the Vatican said Feb. 22, more than a week after the pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church was hospitalized. “The pope…
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