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[AMSTERDAM] BlackRock has lost a mandate worth US$17 billion with one of the largest pension funds in the Netherlands, amid concerns the world’s biggest money manager isn’t acting in the best interests of clients when it comes to climate risk.PFZW, which oversees about 250 billion euros (S$375.5 billion), will instead rely on Robeco, Man Numeric, Acadian, Lazard, Schroders, M&G, UBS and PGGM to oversee an equity portfolio worth some 50 billion euros, a spokesperson for the pensions manager told Bloomberg on Wednesday (Sep 3). A BlackRock representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Dutch media outlet NRC Handelsblad reported…
Amazon’s $299 iPad 11 deal is back for September, with Apple’s entire tablet line on sale this week at discounts of up to $300 off.Grab an iPad for just $299.Amazon’s September Apple sale includes a return of the $299 iPad 11-inch, reflecting a $50 discount off retail on the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration.Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
There are four words in the title of the latest entry in the “Conjuring” universe, but only one sounds good. It’s the word “last.”“The Conjuring: Last Rites” seems to finally nail the coffin shut on this part of the franchise, saying goodbye to a series that revels in timeless scary stuff — swing sets that mysteriously move, creaky floors, battery toys that suddenly turn on and doorknobs that rattle. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, guys.Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite to play renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, facing an “evil unlike anything…
Recently updated on August 18th, 2025 at 08:55 pm Living with nerve pain is never easy. For some, it may ease on its own over time; for others, it can linger for months or even years. In certain cases, it may never fully go away. Conventional treatments and regular medication can help, but they often come with side effects – especially if you have to use them long-term. The good news is there are natural remedies for nerve pain that are backed by research. These range from simple home treatments you can try yourself to options that need a professional…
The Boston Celtics have a new owner, and there’s one thing that isn’t going to change at the NBA’s most-decorated franchise.”Coming in second is not the objective, and it’s not acceptable,” private equity mogul Bill Chisholm said Tuesday after taking control of the team from Wyc Grousbeck. “The ultimate yardstick is winning championships. Wyc’s got two, and we’re going to get more, and he and I together are going to help drive that.”Chisholm leads a group that bid $6.1 billion for the Celtics — a record price for an American professional sports franchise. The NBA unanimously approved the deal last…
Elizabeth Quay in Perth CityMerr Watson/women Who Drone | Photodisc | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday as investors assessed rising global bond yields and the latest developments on the trade front.Chinese markets were in focus following President Xi Jinping’s speech at a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event was graced by 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 0.6% to close 25,343.43, while mainland China’s CSI 300 declined by 0.68% to close at 4,459.83.RatingDog’s China General Services purchasing managers’…
The group is expected to enjoy a net gain of about RM35 million upon completion of the sale[SINGAPORE] Property developer GuocoLand is selling the Thistle Johor Bahru hotel and the associated land for RM150 million (S$46 million).The hotel and the land in Bandar Johor Bahru, held by GuocoLand’s subsidiary JB Parade, is being sold to Restoran Kisap, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTL Hotels & Properties.“The transaction provides an opportunity to realise the capital value of the property and the assets,” said GuocoLand in a bourse filing on Monday (Sep 1). The combined property has a net book value of…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists revealed Wednesday that Mars’ innermost core appears to be a solid hunk of metal just like Earth’s.The Chinese-led research team based their findings on seismic readings from NASA’s InSight lander on Mars, which recorded more than 1,300 marsquakes before shutting down in 2022. The spacecraft landed on a broad plain near Mars’ equator in 2018.Previous studies pointed to liquid at the heart of the red planet. The latest findings indicate the inner core, while small, is indeed solid and surrounded by molten metal — a liquid outer core.The Martian inner core extends from the planet’s…
His brother struck a different tone. “You might have wondered what it would be like to sing this next song with 60,000, 70,000 of your fellow Oasis fans,” Noel Gallagher said, setting up “Don’t Look Back in Anger” as the night wound down.“Well, you’re about to find out what that feeling is like.”After the show wrapped with fireworks, the familiar refrains of the band’s hits continued to ring out in volleys, as one group of fans after another tried to keep the vibe alive while they reluctantly headed to the exits.
Defending champs Ohio State defeating No. 1 Texas in Week 1?College football has officially begun.Like last year, this year’s College Football Playoff will feature a 12-team format. Seeds No. 1 through 4 will earn first-round byes, while Nos. 5 through 12 play each other in the first round. However, in 2025, the top four seeds in the 12-team field will be the top-four ranked teams instead of the four highest-ranked conference championship game winners. So, with 12 spots up for grabs, bettors are diving into the odds for which teams they think will secure a CFP berth and which ones will be…