$UOB(U11.SI)$ Yes BANKS ATH Up 📈🚀 What a Run 💪 The trio help push STI to an ATH too 🥳 🥂. In 2025, they will be getting Better, if not even Stronger 💪 💪 💪 [Silence] Of course Prices will be Higher too..... but not our paycheck [Blush] . Hence Buy the Banks stock for Capital Gains & Div. Its a No Brainer Winners 🏆 🏆 🏆 💪💪💪
🌟🌟🌟PropNex $PropNex(OYY.SI)$ is Singapore's largest listed real estate agency group with 12,700 sales professionals. PropNex stands for Property Network for Excellence which is based on its strong commitment to excellence in customer service and professional work ethics. Propnex's core business include real estate brokerage, training, property management and real estate consultancy. Apart from its key market in Singapore, Propnex has expanded its operations regionally in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Australia. On January 8 2025, Propnex reached its 52 week high at SGD 0.99 per share. This came on the back of a recent upgrade by DBS to a Buy rating wi
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$$Amazon.com(AMZN)$$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$$Oracle(ORCL)$$LVMH-Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton(LVMHF)$ 💎🌍 The Pantheon of Wealth in 2025: A Curated Insight into the World’s Financial Titans 🌍💎 In an era where wealth accumulation defies conventional limits, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index unveils a fascinating tableau of the planet’s preeminent moguls. These ten titans are not only at the pinnacle of net worth but are also architects of the global economy, shaping industries through visionary leadership and transformative investments. 1. 🚀 Elon Musk — $42
$iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ - Weekly (Preliminary)The volume shelf has been providing support during 4 weeks in a row, and the fast oscillator is oversold.The price bounced as expected on Monday but quickly reversed. The $222 level must be reclaimed tomorrow; otherwise, the probability of a move towards $216 increases.Wed printed a hollow hammer candle on the daily, which is usually pretty bullish when printed at the lows, on the volume shelf, etc.A green Friday is likely, let's see.Image
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ 's Shooting Star: A 15% Drop and CountingPalantir Technologies has become a regular feature in the Weekly Compass (2X per week). The shooting star pattern I highlighted in December proved to be a key bearish signal. Why? The weekly RSI was at an extreme 87, a major overbought level. Since the appearance of this pattern, the stock has declined 15%, and it's down 20% from its all-time high. Technical indicators don't matter until they do, and in this case, the signal was spot-on. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF(VTI)$
Overthinking and Consistency in Trading: Trusting Your Proven Strategy
Overthinking can be detrimental to your trading strategy, often leading to hesitation, second-guessing, and missed opportunities. When traders obsess over every fluctuation in the market or analyze every piece of information, they can lose sight of their original plan and become paralyzed by analysis. This mental clutter distracts them from executing trades based on their tested strategies.The key to overcoming this impediment is to establish consistency through a backtested edge. This means developing a trading strategy that has been rigorously tested against historical data to prove its effectiveness. By focusing on the core principles of your strategy and trusting in the data that supports it, you can reduce the noise and maintain confidence in your approach.Ultimately, consistency is v
1. $Mission Produce, Inc.(AVO)$ AVO - Mission Produce - smalecap company performance since short breakout: -13.27%.2. $Toyota(TM)$ TM - Toyota Motor Corporation ADR - megacap company performance since long breakout: 6.13%.3. $Hillman Solutions Corp.(HLMN)$ HLMN - Hillman Solutions Corp - midcap company performance since short breakout: -15.81%.4. $Sirius XM(SIRI)$ SIRI - Sirius XM Holding - midcap company performance since short breakout: -14.55%.5. $The Pennant Group, Inc.(PNTG)$ PNTG - Pennant Group - smalecap company performance since short breakout: -12.34%.
Artificial Intelligence & The End Of Silicon Valley's Money Factory
This week, Sam Altman gave away the economics of the AI world. And they may not be all that attractive.The fact that OpenAI is losing money isn’t surprising. WHY OpenAI is losing money on a $200/month subscription is what’s new to Silicon Valley.AI Scaling 1.0 - Pre-TrainingTo explain how the economics of AI have been upended in the last few months, we need to go through some history.Most of the scaling that took place through the end of 2023 was related to pre-training.Simply, developers were able to use more data and more compute to make AI models smarter. This is often called the foundation model and it’s the core of the models we see today.This type of scaling is also why you heard talk about a model costing $1 billion and $100 billion models being just a few years away.But the idea of
1.Public company survival ratesThey say about 50% of businesses go bust within their first 5-years, so it seems public companies do a little better than that (which they probably should!)Image2.If you're an index investor you should know about this chart -- the portfolio you have now looks very different to a few years agoHeavy into techVery Light on defensivesDefinitely an important chart, see more $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$NASDAQ 100(NDX)$$.SPX(.SPX)$$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ Image3.Seasonality doesn't always work, but it sure did provide a useful guide for the VIX through 2024This is from our "honorable mentions" cha
$Dow Jones(.DJI)$$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ 🔄📈💹✨ Reversal Patterns Across Major Indices: The Stage Is Set for a Monumental Shift ✨💹📈🔄 The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), S&P 500 ($SPY) and Nasdaq 100 ($QQQ) are aligning with a precision rarely observed across global financial markets. Each index exhibits a distinct yet complementary reversal pattern, an undeniable signal of the market’s anticipatory stance as speculation mounts regarding a potential Day One Trump tax reform announcement. These setups, converging across diverse sectors and industries, epitomise the intricate interplay of technical acumen and fundamental for
The Importance of Timing US Economic Data Releases in Trading Decisions
On January 7, 2025, at 11:00:56 PM Singapore time, I placed an order for TMF (Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares), a leveraged ETF that seeks to amplify daily returns on long-term US Treasury bonds. My order was filled shortly after placing it. However, I made a critical oversight by not considering the timing of important US economic data releases scheduled for that day. This mistake had a significant impact on the value of my investment shortly after the trade. Impact of Economic Data Releases Unbeknownst to me at the time, two key economic reports were released shortly after my order was executed: ISM Services Index: The ISM Services Index came in at 54.1%, higher than the market's expectations. This reading indicated that the US services sector, a major component of the ec
Do You Think Information Asymmetry Matters in Stock Trading?
In the past year, Democratic lawmakers experienced a 31% increase in their stock holdings, while their Republican counterparts saw a 26% increase. Meanwhile, the broader S&P 500 index grew by 24.9%. These figures have fueled speculation about whether privileged access to information plays a role in lawmakers’ financial success. Yet, Duan Yongping, often referred to as the "Warren Buffett of China," has suggested that information asymmetry has limited influence on overall market performance. According to Duan, investing is not a zero-sum game, whereas leveraging informational advantages often is. This brings us to the heart of the debate: does information asymmetry genuinely matter in stock trading? The Case for Information Asymmetry in Stock Trading Information asymmetry occurs when on
2025 Global Market Threat: US Interest Rates Are SKYROCKETING Again! US Inflation "I Will Be Back"
$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$$iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF(IEF)$ US Interest Rates Soar: Economic Update Buckle up, everyone[Anger]—today's economic update is sounding the alarm. The financial landscape is shifting rapidly, and we’re headed into turbulent waters. US interest rates are not coming down; in fact, they are climbing sharply, and this has widespread repercussions. Money Printing continue…… What Rising Interest Rates Mean: Mortgages Under Pressure: Homeowners will face higher costs as mortgage rates soar. Loans Become More Expensive: Both personal and business loans will be repriced upward. Market Instability: Investors are losing confidence in US fiscal policy and the Federal
On Wed, 08 Jan 2025, US stocks were mixed in a choppy session dictated by swings in US Treasury yields. Bond market had a hand in Wednesday’s trading (again !). According to Tradeweb, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note climbed as high as 4.728% intraday, its highest intraday level since April 2024. In the end, it settled at 4.691%, vs Tuesday’s 4.684%, stabilized (in part) by a $22 billion auction of 30-year bonds that drew strong investors’ demand. (see above) As for US market, after bouncing repeatedly between gains & losses, it closed as such: (see above) DJIA : +0.25% (+106.84 to 42,635.20). S&P 500: +0.16% (+9.22 to 5,918.25). Nasdaq: -0.06% (-10.8 to 19,478.88). 2nd Jobs Report. Wednesday also saw the 2nd of 4 jobs report published. It is US’s private sector non-farm p
Super Investor: Howard Marks Favourite High Dividend Stock, A Trap Or Value?
$Torm PLC(TRMD)$ Today, I will look into this high dividend stock. Is the dividend as great as it seems, or could it be a trap? And should this be our next big investment? There are three key reasons why TORM has caught my attention: It’s the largest portfolio position for Howard Marks. It offers an impressive dividend. Its stock is currently trading at a 52-week low. TORM is a shipping company specializing in transporting refined oil products. It operates one of the largest fleets of product tankers globally, making it a vital player in energy logistics. Let’s dig deeper. Imagine investing $1,000 in TORM back in February 2018, when it entered the U.S. stock market. That initial investment would have bought you 132 shares. Fast forward to today, a
2025 Top Predictions🔮: Will Trump and Musk 'Break Up💔'?
Overview: The Power Duo's Influence As 2025 approaches, a question on everyone’s mind is: Will Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance survive, or is their relationship reaching its breaking point? With Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency and Musk’s expanding influence as the world’s richest man, their dynamic has captured public attention. However, this partnership, which some view as symbiotic, could soon face turbulence. 1. The Current Dynamic Elon Musk's riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump Trump and Musk are two of the most influential figures in America right now, and their relationship has already had substantial effects on politics, technology, and the stock market: Mutual Benefits: Trump and Musk seem to understand each other’s power. Trump benefits from Musk’s tech influence, wh
Treasury Yields Weigh on Market: Will it Break 5%?
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed by 3.8 basis points, reaching 4.855% and briefly touching a peak of 4.861%, marking its highest level since November 2023. This increase reflects an upward trajectory fueled by robust economic data and a recalibration of market expectations regarding future interest rate cuts. Key Drivers Behind the Yield Surge: Stronger-than-Expected Economic Data: The ISM reported a surge in its data, reaching a two-year high. This underscores the resilience of the U.S. economy despite tighter monetary policies. The strength in manufacturing and service sector activity suggests that economic momentum remains intact, reducing the likelihood of imminent rate cuts. Federal Reserve's Stance: Goldman Sachs projects no rate cuts in 2025, aligning with the Fed's cautious
$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ Information asymmetry—where one party in a transaction possesses more or better information than the other—has long been a critical factor in stock trading. In the financial markets, this asymmetry can exist between institutional and retail investors, corporate insiders and the public, or even between regions with different disclosure norms. But how much does it matter in today’s markets, where technological advancements and regulatory measures aim to level the playing field? Let’s explore the impact of information asymmetry and its implications for stock trading. 1. The Role of Information in Stock Trading At its core, stock trading is a game of information. Traders and investors aim to interpret and act on data to predict f