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07-30 19:16

Same AI Spending, Different Results: Why Microsoft Surged While Meta Slid

Microsoft and Meta reported earnings on the same night. Both are spending heavily on AI infrastructure, both raised or maintained aggressive investment plans, and both delivered strong revenue growth. The market still gave them opposite verdicts. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ rose more than 8% after hours as Azure growth, Copilot adoption and a strong outlook convinced investors that its AI spending is already generating measurable returns. $Meta Platforms(META)$ fell roughly 9% in premarket trading after free cash flow collapsed and capital expenditure remained close to record levels. Meta’s advertising business is still growing quickly, but investors want a clearer answer on how its enormous compute buildout will c
Same AI Spending, Different Results: Why Microsoft Surged While Meta Slid
TOPShyon: I would choose B first, followed by A. I remain most bullish on the AI hardware supply chain because regardless of which platform wins, hyperscalers will continue investing in GPUs, networking, memory and power infrastructure. As long as capex stays strong, hardware demand should remain well supported. Microsoft's $Microsoft(MSFT)$ results also show the market has shifted from rewarding AI spending to rewarding AI monetization. Azure and Copilot are already generating visible revenue, while Meta $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ still needs to prove its AI investments can create meaningful cash flow beyond advertising. I don't think the AI trade is over—it is simply becoming more selective. I'll continue accumulating quality AI hardware names on pullbacks while watching for platform companies that can consistently turn AI investment into profits. @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub
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07-30 16:29

Futures Weekly:Crude Oil Rises as Inventories Build; Gold Stays Weak Despite Tight Supply

Over the past week, major asset classes delivered a strikingly uneven set of returns. Crude oil took first place with a 10.64% gain, silver followed with 4.04%, copper and gold posted modest gains of 1.10% and 0.81% respectively, while aluminium fell 0.73% — the only commodity to close lower. Against that broad commodity strength, U.S. equity index futures retreated across the board. Both of the week's commodity narratives point to the Middle East. On crude: renewed U.S.–Iran confrontation, a Houthi strike that shut in 400,000 barrels per day of capacity at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, Red Sea tanker traffic falling to multi-month lows, and OPEC+ preparing to stop raising output targets together pushed up the pricing of supply-disruption risk. On aluminium: according to Reuters, war in t
Futures Weekly:Crude Oil Rises as Inventories Build; Gold Stays Weak Despite Tight Supply
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07-30 17:30

The Market Didn't Turn on AI . It Started Sorting.

$Microsoft(MSFT)$ up 7.70% after hours. $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$, down 7.10%. Same evening, same underlying fact — both companies are spending unholy amounts of money on AI — and fifteen points of daylight between them. Read those two numbers alone and you'd conclude the market turned on AI capex. It didn't. It did something more annoying: it started sorting. Start with who flipped the switch. The July FOMC didn't move rates and didn't change a word of the guidance. Warsh spoke, and within thirty minutes the ten worst names on the tape were almost all AI. The S&P 500 closed down 1.52% at 7,316.15, the Nasdaq Composite down 1.74%,
The Market Didn't Turn on AI . It Started Sorting.
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07-30 17:29

[ Event] SK Hynix Has Tumbled. How Much Have You Lost?

$SK hynix(SKHY)$ has fallen from a high of US$194.80 to US$126.29, down about 35%. The drop has been even more painful for $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ , which has fallen from HK$193.65 to HK$25.28, a loss of nearly 87% from its peak. SK Hynix reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit, but both still missed Wall Street expectations. That was enough to trigger another sharp swing in the stock. There is also a major change coming for leveraged ETF investors Starting August 3, CSOP’s single-stock leveraged and inverse products will move to a flexible leverage model. These products will no longer aim for a fixed 2x or -2x daily return. Instead, 2x will be the maximum, and
[ Event] SK Hynix Has Tumbled. How Much Have You Lost?
TOPShyon: I don't own $SK hynix(SKHY)$ or $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ directly, but I've been increasing my exposure to the memory-chip sector through Micron and leveraged semiconductor ETFs during this pullback. I believe the selloff reflects overly high expectations rather than weakening fundamentals. AI-driven HBM demand remains a strong long-term growth driver. I prefer buying quality companies during periods of fear instead of chasing momentum. I've been adding to Micron and SOXL on weakness because I expect AI infrastructure spending and memory demand to keep expanding. Volatility creates opportunities for patient investors. The leverage change to 07709 makes sense from a risk-management perspective, although it may reduce upside during sharp rebounds. My strategy remains the same: gradually buy the dip in high-conviction AI and memory stocks while staying focused on the long term. @TigerEvents @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub
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07-29 17:20

Why Ecolab Is Becoming an AI-Infrastructure Company Through Water and Cooling

$Ecolab(ECL)$ is generally associated with industrial cleaning, sanitation and water treatment. Its latest results reveal a less obvious growth engine: cooling and water-management systems for semiconductor plants and data centres. Second-quarter sales reached approximately $4.42 billion, while adjusted earnings increased 11% to $2.09 per share. Organic sales grew 5%, supported by pricing and strength in Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Digital and Global High-Tech. Management raised expected 2026 adjusted earnings to $8.05–$8.25 per share. Ecolab’s investor-relations results page provides the earnings materials and filing. The Global High-Tech platform is approaching $1.5 billion in annualized sales. Management expects the business to reach app
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07-29 17:24
As of 5:20pm Asia time, US composite futures are once again in the "green". (see attached) I doubt its "validity" because MSFT & META are due to release their 2026's 2nd quarter earnings after market closes for the day. Besides the two Mag 7 alumni, $ARM Holdings(ARM)$ is also releasing its earnings results after market closing. To me this will be a more interesting watch because it is transitioning from a pure architecture licensor into a direct hardware competitor against its own customers, while navigating massive AI data center demand. Agree ?

US market hit by War & AI Capex Worries.

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For the week ending 24 Jul 2026, there were only a few economic reports to reference. They hardly made a dent in the US market because there were stronger factors dampening, enabling US market to finish the week lower. Index Performance. US market - 3 composite indexes past week performances DJIA. For the week, it fell by -0.4% to close at 51,947.25, despite a late rebound on Fri, 24 Jul 2026. S&P 500. Slipped by -1.03% over the 5 days to 7,411.98, marking its 2nd consecutive weekly decline. Nasdaq. Down by -2.90% for the week, closing at 24,975.82 due to heavy selling in mega-cap tech and the "Magnificent 7". Key Catalysts. Broadly, there were 4 key factors that caused the wild swings in US market, especially the tech index. Geopolitical & Energy Shocks: Brent crude surged past $1
US market hit by War & AI Capex Worries.
As of 5:20pm Asia time, US composite futures are once again in the "green". (see attached) I doubt its "validity" because MSFT & META are due to re...
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07-29 20:28
Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. $Coca-Cola(KO)$   KO continued its bullish run, further stretching its valuation post earnings. Does a dividend aristocrat like KO warrant a run like this? Are they riding on the world cup 2026 fever by being the main sponsor? Or the market is simply crazy and wonky? I personally hold KO as one of the stocks in my portfolio and definitely happy that they are exceling. However, do take precaution if you are planning to chase this run. It might exahaust real fast once the money starts shifting back to tech. @PawsAndProfits - Specialist in combining FA and TA for Options s
Disclaimer: Nothing I say or post should be considered financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment decisions. $...
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07-30 01:04

MARKET

Markets do not punish you. $QQQ $SPY They reveal you. Everyone loves “bull market wisdom” when price goes straight up. But real skill is built when the screen is red, your positions are bleeding, and every cell in your body wants to hit sell and walk away. Right now big money is squeezing retail. Forcing liquidity. Shaking confidence. It feels cruel in the moment. But this is how the game works: 1️⃣ Panic creates discount. 2️⃣ Discount creates opportunity. 3️⃣Opportunity flows to whoever can stay calm longest. Most people pray for “cheap entries” and then emotionally tap out the moment they get them. The job is simple, not easy: Hold your rules. Protect your capital.
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07-30 04:42

TESLA

For simple math: Tesla = 270 Rest = 30 Back of the napkin: If Tesla would achieve twice the growth of the others - let’s say 50%+ annual earnings growth, it would get a fair P/E of 3x = 90. That means if Tesla achieves this growth and would get to three times its current earnings, it would be fairly valued. 3x is roughly $10B additional earnings. That is the equivalent of about 200,000 fully deployed Robotaxis . In a bull case, that can happen by the end of next year. In a base case , 9-12 months later. And the growth rate would be much higher than 50%, obviously, which means the stock could / should be multiple times higher than now by then. Ultimately , Teslas valuation comes down to Robotaxi : can they deploy it, and can they rapidly scale to hundreds of thousands once they do.
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07-30 13:05
For me it was rocket lab, brought around $3.60. I actually sold everything else to buy rklb, went all in, but sold on the way up and reinvested in other stuff I sold. To me it was a unicorn. And there’s a lot in, who are hurting atm. Likely some that brought at the peak of $150 are freaking, cause today it was under $60. My dca is now around $4.60 though, so not bothered. Never listen to hype. Research is critical. And time in the market beats timing the market. I think rklb is great buying right now, IREN even better, but to be honest I’m back in O too. Played with oil and gas and that’s been nice, but it was wiped by my pays in gold and silver. Going forward less is more for me. I’ll just stick to the growth and defensive stocks I understand
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07-30 14:04

TESLA

$TSLA haven’t seen this many low ball targets on fintwit in a while. There is a confident consensus that the stock is going MUCH lower. $300 level shakeout? Rubber band is stretched with entire market being oversold. Mean reversion imminent just as August approaches. Stock needs to see a huge reversion in August to set the quarterly candle up for 4Q.
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07-30 14:28
I would choose Option D. I'm still bullish on Micron over the long term, so I see this pullback as an opportunity rather than a reason to panic. I'm not trying to catch the exact bottom. Instead, I'm adding gradually while keeping cash available if the sector weakens further. For me, the investment thesis hasn't changed. AI infrastructure, HBM demand, and data center memory growth remain intact, even as the market resets valuations after the earlier rally. That's why I'd rather accumulate quality companies at better prices than react emotionally. History has shown that the best long-term returns often come from buying quality businesses during periods of fear. If volatility remains high, I'd also consider a cash-secured put at a price where I'd genuinely be happy to own more shares. The p
I would choose Option D. I'm still bullish on Micron over the long term, so I see this pullback as an opportunity rather than a reason to panic. I'...
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07-30 14:40
AI has reached a stage where the question is no longer whether we should adopt it, but how we can create real business value from it. My biggest takeaway is that while many companies have experimented with AI, only a small % have successfully integrated it into their core operations. The real challenge is turning AI into measurable business results. I also found the discussion on the three AI risks particularly insightful. Moving too slowly could leave a business behind, while rushing in without a clear strategy could waste resources. Doing nothing, however, may be the biggest risk of all. AI adoption needs a clear roadmap and measurable objectives, not just hype. From an investment perspective, I appreciated the focus on the SGX AI value chain instead of chasing only the biggest AI names
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07-30 15:59
🌟🌟🌟The primary takeaway from the Livestream Clip with Kenny Loh and Kenny Tay is that AI adoption is a mandatory business execution decision, shifting from a tech query to an operational imperative. As a small investor, the shift toward AI means that I need to use AI to supercharge my own research and portfolio management rather than try to stop beating AI algorithms at trading. By using Tiger Brokers' TigerAI assistant,  it can instantly summarise thousands of pages of earnings calls and financial reports for me. The biggest equaliser in financial history is now in our hands.  AI levels the playing field, giving retail investors like me the analytical power previously restricted to elite hedge funds. A big thank you to Kenny Loh and Kenny Tay for sharing their knowledge and exp
🌟🌟🌟The primary takeaway from the Livestream Clip with Kenny Loh and Kenny Tay is that AI adoption is a mandatory business execution decision, shift...
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07-30 16:56

Apple Earnings Options Strategy: Has the Upside Already Priced In?

I. Core Perspective: Apple's Key Factor Is Not Capex, but Expectation Realization Unlike MSFT / META / GOOGL, Apple is not a story of heavy AI spending and compressed free cash flow — it is a cash cow by nature. Therefore, for this earnings report, the specific numbers are not the most critical factor. The key question is: Apple has already risen 16.88% this month — have the good news already been priced into the stock? The current price sits at approximately 32x FY27 P/E, approaching valuation peaks. That is the true variable that will determine post-earnings price direction. June quarter iPhone likely beat slightly, but September quarter gross margin guidance may be on the low side, with gross margins expected around 46.8% (consensus 47.4%). Services growth faces headwinds, with the App
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07-30 14:35

【Livestream Clip 1|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: Stop Asking If You Should Use AI】

【LIVESTREAM RECAP|From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Investment Opportunities】 Hi Tigers! In this session we moved from "AI hype" to "AI impact" — what AI really means for business, for your career, and for how to invest in it through SGX. The flow was clear: why AI is unlike any past technology revolution, why most organizations are still stuck in the "experiment" phase, which jobs get reshaped, the three big risks businesses face, and finally how to capture AI investment opportunities on SGX. Layered and full of substance. Full replay 👉 From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Inves
【Livestream Clip 1|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: Stop Asking If You Should Use AI】
TOPShyon: AI has reached a stage where the question is no longer whether we should adopt it, but how we can create real business value from it. My biggest takeaway is that while many companies have experimented with AI, only a small % have successfully integrated it into their core operations. The real challenge is turning AI into measurable business results. I also found the discussion on the three AI risks particularly insightful. Moving too slowly could leave a business behind, while rushing in without a clear strategy could waste resources. Doing nothing, however, may be the biggest risk of all. AI adoption needs a clear roadmap and measurable objectives, not just hype. From an investment perspective, I appreciated the focus on the SGX AI value chain instead of chasing only the biggest AI names. Investing in the companies enabling AI through infrastructure & services offers another way to benefit from this long-term transformation. @TBlive @TigerClub @TigerStars @Tiger_comments
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07-30 14:40

【Livestream Clip 2|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: AI Won’t Replace Everyone—But This Might】

【LIVESTREAM RECAP|From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Investment Opportunities】 Hi Tigers! In this session we moved from "AI hype" to "AI impact" — what AI really means for business, for your career, and for how to invest in it through SGX. The flow was clear: why AI is unlike any past technology revolution, why most organizations are still stuck in the "experiment" phase, which jobs get reshaped, the three big risks businesses face, and finally how to capture AI investment opportunities on SGX. Layered and full of substance.Full replay 👉 From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Invest
【Livestream Clip 2|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: AI Won’t Replace Everyone—But This Might】
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07-30 14:43

【Livestream Clip 3|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: These Jobs Need to Evolve—Fast】

【LIVESTREAM RECAP|From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Investment Opportunities】 Hi Tigers! In this session we moved from "AI hype" to "AI impact" — what AI really means for business, for your career, and for how to invest in it through SGX. The flow was clear: why AI is unlike any past technology revolution, why most organizations are still stuck in the "experiment" phase, which jobs get reshaped, the three big risks businesses face, and finally how to capture AI investment opportunities on SGX. Layered and full of substance.Full replay 👉 From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Invest
【Livestream Clip 3|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: These Jobs Need to Evolve—Fast】
TOPJerry Lam: My biggest feeling is that AI will not simply replace people, but will quickly widen the efficiency gap between "can use AI" and "can't use AI". More competitive employees in the future will not just do their jobs, but also be able to disassemble tasks, manage AI tools, and check the final results. It is not impossible for a 5-person team to achieve the output of the past 10-15 people, but only if AI really enters the business process, rather than staying in the demonstration stage. The next most important thing for enterprises is to measure AI returns by revenue, cost and delivery efficiency. AI can improve productivity, but ultimately judgment and responsibility should still be borne by people.
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07-30 14:47

【Livestream Clip 4|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: 3 Numbers Matter More Than AI Hype】

【LIVESTREAM RECAP|From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Investment Opportunities】 Hi Tigers! In this session we moved from "AI hype" to "AI impact" — what AI really means for business, for your career, and for how to invest in it through SGX. The flow was clear: why AI is unlike any past technology revolution, why most organizations are still stuck in the "experiment" phase, which jobs get reshaped, the three big risks businesses face, and finally how to capture AI investment opportunities on SGX. Layered and full of substance.Full replay 👉 From AI Hype to AI Impact: Navigating the Future of Business & SGX Invest
【Livestream Clip 4|Kenny Loh & Kenny Tay: 3 Numbers Matter More Than AI Hype】
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07-30 15:15

【Navigating Market Pullbacks with Options】MU Drops: Hedge, Buy, or Cut Losses?

When a stock drops sharply, the biggest risk is not failing to act immediately. It is rushing to buy puts, sell puts or keep adding to the position before properly assessing the market, your existing exposure and the risks involved. $Micron Technology(MU)$ rallied strongly earlier before reversing course. The stock has since experienced a significant pullback, falling by close to 30% from its recent high. The selling pressure has not been limited to MU. Semiconductor and memory stocks have also come under pressure as investors reassess AI-related investment, industry competition, capital expenditure and the valuations reached after the sector’s earlier rally. However, a sharp drop in share price does not necessarily mean that the com
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