Joseph Gordon-Levitt is joining the cast of The Dark Knight Rises, Deadline Hollywood said Wednesday. Gordon-Levitt, who is featured in this year’s Vanity Fair Annual Hollywood Issue, is in talks to reunite with his Inception director Christopher Nolan in the follow-up to 2008′s The Dark Knight, the trade paper claims. The star’ll move from shooting [...]
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Robin Williams in ‘Dark Knight Rises’?
January 31st, 2011 |
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Actor Robin Williams is likely to play Batman nemesis Hugo Strange in “Dark Knight Rises”. Strange is one of Batman’s first recurring villains in the comic books. He is a villain in the mad-scientist mold and possesses genius-level IQ and is a master of psychology. Strange learns Batman’s secret identity but keeps it to himself. [...]
Tiger Airways’ 3Q net profit rises 60%
January 28th, 2011 |
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Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways (TAHL.SI) said on Friday its third quarter net profit rose 60%, due to stronger passenger volumes and higher average passenger fares.
Tiger Airways had a net profit of $22.6 million for October-December, up from $14.1 million a year ago.
Its revenue increased 22% to $170.4 million, up from $139.5 million the same period last year.
Tiger Airways is part-owned by Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI).
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Keppel +4.2%; rises further on contract win
January 27th, 2011 |
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Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG) rises further, and is up 4.2% at $12.42 vs up 3.0% at $12.28 by the midday break, after it bolsters the now-consensus bullish view over offshore & marine orders with news of another contract.
Keppel says it has secured a contract worth about US$416 million ($532 million) from Discovery Offshore to construct two harsh environment jackup rigs based on its proprietary KFELS Super A Class design.
Keppel profit rises 17% as economy revives rig demand: Update 2
January 25th, 2011 |
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Keppel Corp., the world’s largest oil-rig maker, said profit in the fourth quarter rose 17%, beating analysts’ estimates, as rising oil prices and requirements for newer, safer rigs stoked demand.
Net income climbed to a record $403 million from $343 million a year earlier, the company said today. That surpassed the $371.3 million average of four analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales fell 19% to $2.44 billion.
Keppel profit rises 17% as economy revives rig demand: Update
January 25th, 2011 |
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Keppel Corp., the world’s largest oil-rig maker, said profit in the fourth quarter rose 17%, beating analysts’ estimates, as rising oil prices and requirements for newer, safer rigs stoked demand.
Net income climbed to a record $403 million from $343 million a year earlier, the company said today. That surpassed the $371.3 million average of four analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales fell 19% to $2.44 billion.
Keppel profit rises 17% as economy revives rig demand: Update
January 25th, 2011 |
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Keppel Corp., the world’s largest oil-rig maker, said profit in the fourth quarter rose 17% to a record, beating analysts’ estimates, as a global economic recovery stoked demand.
Net income climbed to $403 million from $343 million a year earlier, the company said in a Singapore stock exchange statement today. That surpassed the $371.3 million average of four analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales dropped 19% to $2.44 billion.
SIA Engineering 3Q profit rises 7.7%
January 25th, 2011 |
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SIA Engineering Co. reported third-quarter net income of $60.3 million, 7.7% more than a year earlier.
Revenue gained 12% to $269.5 million, SIA Engineering said in a statement to the Singapore stock exchange today. The group will continue to benefit from the recovery in the aviation industry, according to the statement. Demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul services is expected to remain firm.
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Keppel Corp 2010 net profit rises 12%
January 25th, 2011 |
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Keppel Corp, the world’s largest rig builder, reported a better than expected 12% rise in its full-year net profit on Tuesday, helped by stronger margins in the offshore marine business and in its property arm.
The company, more than one-fifth owned by Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings (TEM.UL), posted a net profit of $1.42 billion before exceptionals, up from $1.26 billion a year ago.
Sensex rises, monetary policy awaited
January 25th, 2011 |
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A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Tuesday rose in early trade ahead of the monetary policy review by the Reserve Bank of India which is expected to result in a hike of key interest rates. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 19,227.42 points, was ruling at [...]
STI rises 0.6% to 3,204.92 as of 9:15 a.m.
January 25th, 2011 |
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Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.6% to 3,204.92 as of 9:15 a.m. Twenty-six stocks advanced in the benchmark index of 30 companies.
Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.6 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Keppel Land 4Q net profit rises 8-fold to $841m
January 24th, 2011 |
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Keppel Land (KLAN.SI), Singapore’s third-largest property developer, on Monday posted an eight-fold rise in fourth quarter net profit, helped by a $363.8 million one-time gain from the sale of its one-third interest in a large office project.
The property arm of rig-maker Keppel Corp (KPLM.SI) reported fourth quarter net profit of $841 million, up from $106.8 million a year ago.
MapletreeLog’s 4Q total distributable amount rises 17% to $37m from 3Q
January 20th, 2011 |
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Mapletree Logistics Trust has announced a total distributable amount of $37 million for 4Q 2010, an improvement of 17% compared with 3Q 2010.
Gross revenue for 4Q 2010 increased by about 12% to $61 million from 3Q 2010 with the net property income (NPI) reflecting a corresponding improvement of about 13% against 3Q 2010.
DPU for 4Q 2010 grew to 1.55 cents from 1.54 cents in 3Q 2010.
Anne Hathaway “Catwoman†Tom Hardy “Bane†In “The Dark Knight Risesâ€
January 19th, 2011 |
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Meow! Say hello to the new Selina Kyle. Anne Hathaway will claw her way up the silver screen as the whip-cracking feline temptress the Catwoman in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 action-blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Bros. announced on Wednesday. Anne will play a role previously inhabited by Eartha Kitt, Julie Newmar, Lee Merriweather, and Halle [...]
M1’s full-year net profit rises 4.5% to $157.1m
January 19th, 2011 |
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M1 Limited (M1) says net profit after tax increased 4.5% to $157.1 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2010.
Operating revenue at $979.2 million rose 25.3% year-on-year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue grew 4.6% to $732.9 million, benefiting from growth in mobile customer base, as well as higher contribution from fixed services. EBITDA at $313.3 million was up 1.2%.
Revenue from non-voice services rose by 5.9% points to make up 31.9% of service revenue, driven by continual growth in mobile broadband and smartphone customer base.
STI rises 0.1% to 3,251.94 at trading break
January 19th, 2011 |
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Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.1% to 3,251.94 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break. Four stocks rose for every three that fell in the benchmark equity index of 30 companies.
Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.9 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.The following shares were among the most active in the market.
Sensex rises in noon trade
January 18th, 2011 |
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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Tuesday rose in noon trade, helped by strong earnings reported by corporates. Gainers in front-line stocks were led by IT and telecom firms. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,983.2 points, was ruling at 19,008.28 points — up 126.03 points [...]
Singapore Exchange profit rises 3.3% on stock trading: Update
January 18th, 2011 |
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Singapore Exchange, the operator of the city’s securities market, said fiscal second- quarter profit rose 3.3% on increased stock trading.
Net income climbed to $74.2 million in the three months ended December from $71.8 million a year earlier, the company said in a statement today. Excluding $7.5 million of costs for the pending takeover of ASX, Australia’s main bourse, profit increased to $81.7 million. Analysts had expected US$85 million ($109.5 million), based on the median of five estimates compiled by Bloomberg News.
Sensex rises in early trade
January 12th, 2011 |
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A benchmark index for Indian equities markets rose in early trade Wednesday after ending in losses for six consecutive sessions. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 19,353.34 points, was ruling at 19,333.27 points – up 136.93 points or 0.71 percent from its previous close at 19,196.34 points. [...]