Posts by Swedan Margen
Singapore: 63-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Collision with SBS Transit Bus in Havelock Road
A 63-year-old man has died following a collision with an SBS Transit bus along Havelock Road on Monday evening, February 16. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the accident at about 7 pm. The incident occurred at 382 Havelock Road, the address of Four Points by…
Read MoreRobert Dorgan: Chilling Details Emerge About Rhode Island Trans Shooter as Motive Remains Unclear
Robert Dorgan did not say a word before opening fire at a high-school hockey game in Rhode Island, killing his son and his former wife, and pumping bullets into her parents, authorities said. The deadly rampage unfolded in front of shocked spectators, with investigators later revealing the suspect showed no visible emotion or warning before…
Read MoreRetailer Carrefour targets higher cash and profits as CEO Bompard unveils new strategy plan
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:22 PM [PARIS] Europe’s largest food retailer Carrefour on Wednesday (Feb 18) vowed to grow its cash and profitability, aiming for an operating margin of 3.2 per cent in 2028 and 3.5 per cent by 2030, as part of boss Alexandre Bompard’s new plan to boost profits and speed…
Read MoreJPMorgan aims to open over 160 branches in 2026: report
The lender says that the push is part of a commitment in 2024 to open more than 500 branches within three years Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:02 PM [BENGALURU] JPMorgan Chase is planning to open over 160 branches in more than 30 states across the United States in 2026 as part of a…
Read MoreECB President Christine Lagarde expected to leave bank before term expires next year: report
The FT report comes only a week after Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said that he would step down in June this year Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 02:39 PM [BENGALURU] European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is expected to leave before the end of her eight-year term that expires…
Read More10 Skiers Missing After Powerful Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Triggering Massive Search Effort
Ten skiers are missing after a powerful avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe, with rescue crews racing against time to locate any survivors. The skiers — a group of four guides and 12 clients — were traveling in the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada near Truckee when the avalanche struck around 11:30 a.m., according…
Read MoreBillionaire Henry Cheng’s units agree settlement with Hong Kong regulator
The SFC says that the settlement is in the public interest and underscored the need to comply with takeover rules Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 01:30 PM [HONG KONG] Business units owned by one of Hong Kong’s richest families have agreed to pay as much as HK$1.5 billion (S$242 million) to shareholders of clothing…
Read MoreNvidia sells off stake in Arm, a company it once tried to buy
The world’s most valuable company has become a major investor across the technology industry Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 12:59 PM [SAN FRANCISCO] Nvidia sold off the last of its stake in Arm Holdings, a chip technology company that it tried and failed to acquire five years ago. Nvidia unloaded 1.1 million shares, worth…
Read MoreSantos to cut 10% jobs as growth projects near end, annual profit misses estimates
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 11:33 AM [BENGALURU] Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit on Wednesday (Feb 18), hurt by weak commodity prices, and said that it would reduce its headcount by about 10 per cent as major growth projects near completion. Shares of Australia’s second-largest gas…
Read MoreNew Zealand holds key rate, sees policy staying accommodative
The RBNZ’s new forecasts indicate some chance of a quarter-point hike later this year Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 11:22 AM [WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates at the lowest level in 3½ years and expects them to remain there for a period while the economy regathers momentum. The Reserve Bank of…
Read MoreBuffett cuts Amazon stake, makes bet on New York Times
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 10:13 AM [NEW YORK] Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Amazon.com by more than 75 per cent in the fourth quarter, while also building a stake in the New York Times, his last new bet as chief executive officer of the conglomerate. Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire acquired 5.1…
Read MoreGold rises on dip-buying after more than 2% drop
A stronger US dollar makes greenback-priced bullion more expensive for other currency holders Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 09:57 AM [BENGALURU] Gold edged up on Wednesday (Feb 18) on dip-buying, after losing more than 2 per cent in the last session on progress in US-Iran talks, while thin trade on account of the Chinese…
Read More