Posts by Riah Marton
Gold’s 26% advance stands out in mixed year for metals markets
GOLD is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century, with a 26 per cent advance that has been fuelled by US monetary easing, sustained geopolitical risks, and a wave of purchases by central banks. While bullion has ticked lower since Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in November’s US presidential election, its gains over…
Read MoreSingapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4 per cent or 13.49 points lower at 3,782.24. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 69 to 15 after 33.6 million securities worth S$28.3 million changed…
Read MoreNvidia closes US$700 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
CHIPMAKER Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai, the startup said on Monday (Dec 30), following antitrust scrutiny over the buyout. The European Commission granted unconditional approval to Nvidia’s US$700 million bid for Run:ai, which helps developers optimise infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI), earlier in December after saying in October that the…
Read MoreKate Beckinsale Says She Was “Forced” to Do Photo Shoot While “Bleeding” After a Miscarriage – E! Online
Beckinsale—who was married to director Len Wiseman from 2004 to 2019—believes that many women share similar experiences, which she said inspired her to speak out. “This has been going on forever. I’ve got about 47 million stories similar to this,” she added. “On the whole, you’re f–ked. If you mention it, you’re f–ked. It’s supposed…
Read MoreHong Kong dollar strongest since 2021 on record funding costs
THE Hong Kong dollar climbed to its strongest level in three and a half years, thanks to a year-end surge in demand that pushed the currency’s short-term borrowing costs to a record high. The city’s currency, which is pegged to the US dollar, touched 7.7609 per US dollar on Monday (Dec 30), a level unseen…
Read MoreCraig Conover Shared Plans to Marry Paige DeSorbo Weeks Before Breakup – E! Online
It looks like Craig Conover‘s relationship didn’t turn out exactly how he planned. Three weeks before Paige DeSorbo revealed she and the Southern Charm star broke up, Craig explained how the pair intended to take their romance to the next level in the near future. “We know we’re going to get married one day, and…
Read MoreWant To Stick To Your 2025 Fitness Goals? Wear Cute Workout Clothes to the Gym – E! Online
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Like everyone else, you’ve probably made a list of all the New Year’s resolutions you want to stick to in 2025. Chances are, at least one involves becoming more active. Let’s be real—we all need a little…
Read MoreKristin Cavallari Sets Record Straight on Kardashian-Jenner Beef – E! Online
Kristin Cavallari is sharing her side of the story. After blaming Scott Disick for her alleged falling out with Kourtney Kardashian, Kristin set the record straight on their dynamic, saying she…
Read MoreCosby Show’s Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate After Donating $25,000 “Handout” From Nicki Minaj to Charity – E! Online
Cosby Show Alum Geoffrey Owens Details Financial Struggles After Leaving Trader Joe’s Job Geoffrey Owens‘ response to a star’s generous offering is raising eyebrows. After he admitted to experiencing financial hardships back in 2018, the Cosby Show alum—who played Elvin Tibideaux on the classic sitcom—received a check for $25,000 from Nicki Minaj to help him…
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