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Singapore Banks Brace for Earnings Season Amid Softening NIMs and Rate Cut Headwinds As an investor with a strong focus on the Singapore banking sector, I'm closely watching the upcoming earnings releases from the nation's three leading financial institutions—UOB $UOB(U11.SI)$  , DBS $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$  , and OCBC $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$  —which are scheduled to be announced starting May 7, 2025. My outlook remains bullish on all three, though the anticipated earnings figures and broader macroeconomic developments warrant a measured and discerni

Market OverviewThe S&P 500 fell to snap its longest streak of gains in 20 years on Monday (May 5) as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision later this week.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 46,302,742 contracts was traded.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $Tesla(TSLA)$, $Nvidia(NVDA)$, $Palantir(PLTR)$, $Apple(AAPL)$, $Amazon(AMZN)$, $Strategy(MSTR)$, $AMD(AMD)$,

It finally happened — a 6% drop in Berkshire Hathaway, and suddenly the unthinkable becomes real. After decades of quiet confidence under Warren Buffett’s steady hand, markets are jittery, headlines are swirling, and investors are wondering: is this the beginning of the end for the Oracle’s empire, or is it the best opportunity in years? Let’s break it down. Berkshire’s brand is inseparable from Buffett. His name has stood for trust, prudence, and long-term performance. His annual letters were gospel. His portfolio, a blend of American resilience and business common sense. So when news of his full transition to Greg Abel started circulating, the market reacted—not because Abel is unfit, but because Buffett’s shoes are enormous to fill. It’s emotional. It’s psychological. And yes, it’s a li

Market Outlook of S&P500 - 05May25 From the Daily interval technical indicators, they point to a “Strong Buy” rating for the S&P 500. 18 indicators have a ”Buy” rating and 2 with a “Sell” rating. These are the technical indicators. Now, let us look at the candlestick patterns. The candlestick patterns imply a bearish outlook. Technical Analysis (from Grok): 1. Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) and Moving Averages (MA) Analysis: The price (5,686.67) is above the 8, 13, and 20-period EMAs, indicating a short-term bullish recovery after the recent dip. However, the price is above the 50-period MA (5,582.75) and 200-period MA (5,746.01), suggesting the longer-term trend remains bearish following the correction. The EMAs have converged, with the 8-period EMA crossing above the 13 and 20

Apple’s( $Apple(AAPL)$ ) latest earnings dropped like a bombshell, beating Wall Street expectations with $95.4 billion in revenue and $1.65 EPS—yet the stock still slid 3%. Why? CEO Tim Cook’s stark warning: tariffs could slap a $900 million cost on the current quarter, and beyond June, it’s “very difficult” to predict the damage. With shares hovering around $200, the question looms: Is this a golden opportunity to buy the dip, or are you catching a falling knife with more pain ahead? Let’s break it down, weigh the risks, and decide if Apple’s worth the gamble. The Tariff Cloud Over Cupertino Apple’s Q2 earnings were a win on paper: revenue of $95.4 billion (above $94.66 billion expected) and EPS of $1.65 (beating $1.63 forecasts). iPhone sales hi

My Investing Muse (05May25) Layoffs, Delinquency & Closure news UPS has revealed plans to cut 20,000 jobs across its U.S. network, while Penske Logistics will eliminate over 300 positions in Missouri. US Xpress in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has also announced 56 job cuts. - FreightWaves Forever 21 is shuttering all 354 of its leased U.S. stores on May 1, 2025. It has been in the midst of massive liquidation sales across the country; sales of up to 60% off were seen throughout April. Mazda will shut down assembly lines for some of its CX-50 production in Canada at its Huntsville, Alabama plant, the first major automaker to halt U.S. production because of the tariffs. - Pedirayudas Layoffs and bankruptcies hit multiple sectors of the supply chain throughout April, as new or soon-to-be-impos

On April 28, 2025, the stock market is navigating choppy waters as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. The S&P 500 ended last Friday at 5,525.21, up 0.74%, marking its fourth straight day of gains, but futures today are down 0.2%, reflecting renewed trade fears. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.26% to 17,482.94 on April 25, powered by tech, yet tariff uncertainty casts a long shadow. Let’s break down the market’s latest moves, highlight stocks to watch, and pinpoint trading strategies to capitalize on this turbulence. Market Pulse: Trade Tensions Take the Lead The S&P 500’s recent rally is under threat as U.S.-China trade talks falter. China’s partial tariff relief on U.S.