My Investing Muse (27Jan2025) - layoffs, DeepSeek, Interest Rate
My Investing Muse (27Jan2025) Layoffs & Closure news Image Amazon is shutting its operations in Quebec, with 1,800 losing their jobs The list of major companies laying off staff in the new year, including Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and BP - Business Insider Biogen research team hit by layoffs as company shifts resources to external opportunities - Fierce Biotech Stripe laid off 300 people on Monday, mostly product, engineering, and operations workers. - Business Insider This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs. (Not finalized) - NRN CNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees, cut costs; NBC plots firings - NY Post The above are some snippets of news about layoffs, and closures in the past week. China’s AI
From Statista’s Oct 2024 article about Wealth distribution in the United States in the second quarter of 2024. The following is extracted from Statista’s website: U.S. wealth distribution Q2 2024 Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 29, 2024 In the first quarter of 2024, almost two-thirds percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 2.5 percent of the total wealth. Income inequality in the U.S. Despite the idea that the United States is a country where hard work and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps will inevitably lead to success, this is often not the case. In 2023, 7.4 percent of U.S. households had an annual income under 15,000 U.S. dollars. With such a small percen
Disclaimer: Whatever I say or post doesn't act as financial advice, so please do your due diligence before making any decision. Will I jump on the AI craze wagon? Looking at the list of AI companies with their fundamentals, only three companies out of the list are profitable. With that said, C3AI, one of the most discussed AI stock, did secure a collaboration with Microsoft and has some patents on AI tech being approved. However, I still remain the outlook that AI is a speculative play, much like commodities such as cryptocurrencies. You would need to prepare to lose everything that you invest in. So be wary of how much exposure you have in it vs your overall portfolio. Make a smart and calculated bet, not just following the noise.[Cool] @madluvyz - Specialist in using TA
Meta-morphosis: Is Meta Platforms Stock Worth Buying Before January 29?
With Meta Platforms’ quarterly earnings just days away, investors are abuzz with anticipation—and a fair share of nerves. Earnings season often feels like a rollercoaster, with exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching drops. The big question: should you buy Meta Platforms stock now or wait to see what unfolds? Let’s dive into the details to decide if this tech juggernaut deserves a spot in your portfolio. Countdown to Meta's game-changing earnings announcement Revenue Rockets: Meta’s Recent Financial Performance Meta Platforms’ latest quarterly results paint a rosy picture. The company’s revenue surged by 19% year-on-year to an impressive $45.89 billion. Operating income leaped 26% to $17.35 billion, while operating margins swelled to a robust 40%. These stellar numbers underscore Meta’s resil
$Venture(V03.SI)$ Venture - She has a nice rebound from 12.55 and closed higher at 13.08, looks rather interesting! If she can over the resistance at 13.24 and rises further higher to 12.42 and above, we may be seeing a reversal price patterns! At 13.08, yield is about 5.7% seem like a gd yield level. Full Year results cum Final dividend of 50 cents is coming, nice! Pls dyodd.
As U.S. stock market took a breather from a rally that has pushed major indexes to record high levels, we saw stocks fell on Friday (24 Jan). The S&P 500 closed 0.29% lower after hitting a new all-time high this morning, while DJIA and the tech-heavy NASDAQ slipped 0.32% and 0.50% respectively. The major indexes, each of which were riding four-day winning streaks heading into Friday's session, posted weekly gains for the second consecutive week. Sentiment had been supported throughout the week by optimism about generally strong corporate earnings reports, the prospects for AI-related development and the pro-business measures being pursued by the new Trump administration. S&P 500 Technology Sector Biggest Lagger We saw the S&P 500 Technology sector lost 1.09% with only six secto
Weekly: Megacaps earnings lead a major week to test the bull market
Last Week's RecapThe US Market - The S&P 500 hit a record highThe S&P 500 indexes hit a record high as stock market rallied in President Donald Trump's first week back in the White House, issuing a slew of executive orders on energy, bitcoin and more, as well as a variety of tariffs.All three major averages posted their second straight positive week, signaling that the bull market is back in full force after December’s pullback. Trump’s pro-business policies has largely pushed risk assets higher last week.Notably, Trump said on Thursday that he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately” when addressing world leaders in Davos, Switzerland.Read more >>The US Sectors & Stocks - NFLX shares surged to
I've identified some Chinese stocks that align with the DeepSeek concept. They could be worth a speculative investment but aren't suitable for long-term holding, as investing in Chinese stocks carries inherent risks. The leading AI stock in China is Cambricon Technologies(688256). [Miser] [Miser] Happy Lunar New Year! [Miser] [Miser] This article is written by Shernice, if you like my article please hit the like button or do a repost. Equity Affiliates Zhejiang Orient (600120): Invested in DeepSeek's angel round through its subsidiary Hangzhou Oriental Jiafu Fund. Shareholding structure: Zhejiang Orient → Oriental Jiafu (40% stake) → DeepSeek. HuaJin Capital (000532): An investment platform under Zhuhai State-owned Assets, indirectly participated in DeepSeek
Closed out $TSLL 20250124 23.2 PUT$ for a 100% profit, marking my highest return since initiating options trading. This successful trade validates my risk management strategy, which I continually refine to strike an optimal balance between returns and exposure. Grateful for the technical expertise of @Barcode , whose insights have significantly enhanced my trading acumen. Appreciation also goes to @SPACE ROCKET & @Happiness. for their ongoing support and encouragement. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$
$Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares(YANG)$ This one is interesting. I am actually neutral on its direction. I don't mind if I win or lose for it. It's supposedly a hedge on my other HK-China positions and it has responded nicely so far. When this ETF is down, it just implies that my other positions are doing well... It is indeed the case now. With the upcoming CNY, meaning a week of break from trading in Chinese stocks. It's actually very challenging in terms of guessing which way it will go with Donald Trump's policy still to come. Let's wait and see...
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ feeling market going down this week so place A small short position on Nvda. Boom. But it will rebound before earning report in 4 weeks time.
$SPY 20250331 585.0 PUT$ Bought on Friday at. Looks like it will gap up nicely today when market opens down on Deepseek China AI fears. Felt that market was overbought and just a little fud is gonna bring it down.
SG Morning Call | Singapore Stocks Open Lower; Japfa Owners Offer to Take Poultry Firm Private
Market SnapshotSingapore stocks opened lower on Monday. STI fell 0.3%; Japfa rose 16%; Thomson Medical fell 6%; SingPost and Keppel fell nearly 1%.Stocks to Watch$Keppel(BN4.SI)$: The company was granted a license by the US to build a 20,000 km subsea cable system linking Singapore to the US. Keppel on Friday said it is co-developing the Bifrost Cable System with Edge Cable Holdings USA and Telekomunikasi Indonesia International. Keppel chief executive officer Loh Chin Hua said the successful deployment of Bifrost, expected to be ready for commercial service in the second half of this year, is set to “generate attractive returns” for Keppel and its private-fund co-investors. Shares of Keppel closed 1.6 per cent or S$0.11 higher at S$6.81 on Frid
Markets Reflect Mixed Sentiment Amid Record Highs and Policy Signals
Overview of Markets Global markets presented a mixed picture on January 24, 2025, with varying regional performances. US equities retreated slightly after record highs, as investors weighed earnings results and policy signals. European markets ended the week with slight losses despite earlier gains, while Asian markets remained optimistic, buoyed by US market records and supportive policy rhetoric. US: A Minor Pullback from Record Highs The US markets saw a mild retreat, with the Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$ slipping 0.3% to 44,424.25, the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ dipping 0.2% to 6,101.24, and the Nasdaq Composite
27JAN25 - Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before Earning?
$Alphabet(GOOG)$ Alphabet is set to report its quarterly financial results after the market closes on February 4th, 2025. This has many investors wondering if they should buy Alphabet stock ahead of the earnings announcement. In this article, I’ll address that question and also highlight what investors should be looking for in Alphabet’s upcoming earnings release—key details that might be overlooked if you're just focusing on the headlines from major media outlets. Let's dive in! Earning Overview The last time Alphabet provided an update was on October 29th, when they shared their previous quarterly results. One major highlight was the Google Cloud segment, which competes with Amazon Web Services. This is where Alphabet generates a lot of its AI-r