Stocks rise on AI optimism, US rate-cut hopes

NEW YORK, United States – Stock markets struck fresh records Friday, driven by investor optimism over artificial intelligence and hopes of US interest rate cuts, which overshadowed concerns about an ongoing government shutdown. Wall Street’s main indices were mixed at the end of the day, although the Dow and S&P 500 notched fresh records. READ: Continue reading Stocks rise on AI optimism, US rate-cut hopes

PBA: Allein Maliksi aims to stay healthy, lift Meralco again

MANILA, Philippines–Allein Maliksi is determined to stay healthy and remain a key piece for Meralco after injuries sidelined him for all but two games last season. Maliksi had more time playing the role of cheerleader than being on the hardcourt after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs in his knee before being bothered by a Continue reading PBA: Allein Maliksi aims to stay healthy, lift Meralco again

PBA: Kevin Alas eyes bigger role, return to form for NLEX

MANILA, Philippines–Being better than the last time is the bare minimum for Kevin Alas as he aims to play a bigger role for NLEX in the season-opening PBA Philippine Cup. The 2024-25 campaign was a period of adjustment for Alas, who was coming off a third ACL injury. Now fully healthy, he is eager to Continue reading PBA: Kevin Alas eyes bigger role, return to form for NLEX

NCAA: Patrick Sleat steadies nerves to help Altas to first win

MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help newcomer Patrick Sleat made his presence known right away in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. In his debut, Sleat powered the Altas to an opening game win at the expense of San Sebastian, 67-54, at San Juan Arena on Friday. NCAA SCHEDULE: Season 101 men’s basketball tournament While his emotions Continue reading NCAA: Patrick Sleat steadies nerves to help Altas to first win

After 35 years, Ayala exits Honda dealership

MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala conglomerate will let go of its Honda dealership business after more than three decades as it shifts focus toward the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Ayala Corp. and Honda Cars Philippines Inc. jointly announced on Thursday the transfer of ACMobility’s operations of Honda dealerships across the country to “new Continue reading After 35 years, Ayala exits Honda dealership

“He will surpass that record this year”- Parthiv Patel makes big statement on Team India star after Day 1 of 1st IND vs WI 2025 Test

Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel hailed KL Rahul after the latter continued his impressive run in Tests on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Continue reading “He will surpass that record this year”- Parthiv Patel makes big statement on Team India star after Day 1 of 1st IND vs WI 2025 Test