I started investing in ETFs five years ago, focusing on low-cost index funds. Consistent contributions and reinvested dividends have grown my portfolio steadily. Recently, I reached my first major milestone of doubling my initial investment, proving that patience and diversification really pay off.
$Lion-OCBC Sec HSTECH S$(HST.SI)$ The S&P 500 declined yesterday, driven primarily by a sharp sell-off in mega-cap technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Key drivers behind the slump include: * Disappointing Tech Earnings & Guidance: Weak financial results and cautious forward guidance from industry leaders like Amazon and Intel spooked investors, adding to the previous session's sell-off in Alphabet. * AI ROI Concerns: Market participants expressed growing anxiety over massive capital expenditures in AI infrastructure versus delayed visible returns on investment. * Rotation to Safe Havens: Broad weakness in semiconductor and growth names prompted a flight to safety, with capital shifting into defens
PLTR stock price fell even though its earnings report was good. I think the market sentiment is fearful now. Even good companies like GOOG and AMZN fell after their earnings. I believe PLTR still has lots of room to grow.
Investing is a journey that requires patience, discipline and informed decisions. Focus on long-term growth, diversify wisely, manage risks and let compound interest work its magic.
My choice: B. Renewals of shorter-duration deals. Palantir's biggest challenge is no longer proving AI demand exists, but turning today's demand into tomorrow's recurring revenue.Q3 revenue surged 96%, while net dollar retention reached 165%.
I would lean towards waiting for clearer evidence of a recovery rather than buying COIN purely in anticipation of higher trading volumes. However, Coinbase’s latest results make the investment case more interesting than a simple bet on crypto prices.
My Take on the oil price: Expect prices to stay elevated due to geopolitical tension. Sectors/Stocks to Benefit: 1. Upstream Energy Producers & Oil Services (e.g: $Exxon Mobil(XOM)$ ) as higher revenue 2. Renewable Energy Alternatives (e.g: $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ ) as high oil prices accelerate the pivot to clean energy. Sectors Hit Hardest: 1) Airlines (e.g: $American Airlines(AAL)$ ) as jet fuel and transportation costs eat straight into bottom-line profit margins. Consumer Discretionary: (e.g: $Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$ ) as higher oil prices squeeze disposable household