In 2026, the ONE thing I want to achieve is: grow my portfolio at a steady, consistent pace — without sudden spikes or painful drawdowns. I’m done with adrenaline investing. No chasing hype or emotional entries — just calm, disciplined growth that compounds quietly and lets me sleep well at night. I’ve experienced sharp rallies and uncomfortable pullbacks, and I’ve realized volatility impacts my mindset more than I’d like. What I want is a smoother equity curve — fewer dramatic swings and better position control. That means focusing on quality companies, proper sizing, and avoiding unnecessary high-beta exposure. My plan is simple: follow structured entries, review my portfolio weekly, trim into strength, and always respect risk management. If I finish 2026 with steady gains and lower str
My stock in focus today is $Dell Technologies Inc.(DELL)$ , after an impressive earnings report that pushed shares up about 11%. The company posted record Q4 revenue of $33.4 billion and beat EPS expectations, while guiding fiscal 2027 revenue to $138–$142 billion — well above estimates — signaling strong forward momentum. The biggest highlight is AI. Dell expects AI server revenue to jump 103% to around $50 billion in fiscal 2027, supported by over 4,000 AI server customers. With heavy AI infrastructure spending from Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Amazon.com Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc., Dell is well positioned in this capex cycle. On top of growth, Dell raised its dividend by 20% and added $10 billion in buybacks. Compared with peers l
$Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ Circle’s quarter reset the narrative for me. $770M revenue (+77% YoY), EPS $0.43 vs. $0.16 expected, and a 54% EBITDA margin prove this isn’t just a rate-spread story anymore. With USDC circulation at $75.3B and explosive on-chain volume, the 35% surge in Circle Internet Corp. looks fundamentally driven, not speculative. More importantly, Circle is evolving beyond reliance on Coinbase and positioning itself as infrastructure. Arc and its payments network show it wants to own the pipes between banks and blockchain — that’s where the long-term moat lies. As for strategy, I’m not blindly chasing after such a sharp spike, but I’m also
This week, my focus is on $SIA(C6L.SI)$ after it hit a seven-month high of S$7.19. While net profit plunged due to last year’s one-off gain, the core business actually improved. Record revenue and a 1.9% rise in passenger yield stand out to me — in a competitive environment, regaining pricing power signals real strength in SIA’s premium positioning. To me, that yield pivot is the most important indicator this quarter. Of course, risks remain. Losses from Air India and weaker cargo demand are clear drags. I see Air India more as long-term strategic pain rather than structural damage, but the timeline for improvement will be key to sentiment. At current lev
My stock in focus today is $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ , following another strong earnings beat and an impressive Q1 revenue guide of about $78 billion, well above expectations. Management reiterated that growth should continue throughout 2026, reinforcing the view that AI demand remains powerful and structural. Spending from hyperscalers like $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ , $Microsoft(MSFT)$ , $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ , and Meta is still surging, fueling AI data center expansion. Capacity concerns at TSMC appear contained, supporting near-term visibility. Competition from $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$
Over the past three months, I’ve seen software stocks shift from AI darlings to a full reset. The hype phase is clearly over — now the market wants proof. Even after the sentiment boost from $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ deal, investors are demanding real monetization and disciplined spending, not just AI narratives. I’m closely watching $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ , $Salesforce.com(CRM)$ and $Snowflake(SNOW)$ . CoreWeave’s leverage and funding plans test infrastructure sustainability. Salesforce’s AI ARR shows whether customers are truly paying for
This earnings season, I’m seeing a textbook “sell-on-news” reaction from Singapore to Wall Street. Even names like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America were punished despite solid numbers, as investors fixate on rising costs and AI spending discipline. The market is clearly demanding clean execution, not just beats. For our local banks, I see a more defensive story. DBS remains my dividend anchor after its 38% payout boost, even if provisions triggered short-term weakness. OCBC Bank stands out for its wealth management resilience and steady asset quality. Meanwhile, United Overseas Bank looks the most beaten down after heavy provisioning, making it the cheapest on valuation. If I had S$10,000 today, I’d core into $DBS(D05.SI)$ for dependable in
My stock in focus today is following its massive AI chip agreement with . A potential US$60 billion, five-year deal — with Meta able to acquire up to 10% of $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ — is a strong strategic endorsement. The market reacted decisively, sending AMD up over 7% while rivals like and slipped. What stands out is the focus on inference, with Meta helping design AMD’s MI450 GPUs for real-world AI workloads like chatbots. As inference demand is expected to outgrow training, this positions AMD in a key long-term growth segment. Beyond the headline numbers, the inclusion of customized CPUs and multi-generation supply commitments shows this is a deep infrastructure partnership, not a one-off order. With hyperscalers increasingly diversif
While everyone was enjoying reunion dinners, I kept one eye on the market. This Lunar New Year, my “red envelope” came from trading $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ . With strength in the S&P 500 and continued AI momentum led by $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ , I saw opportunity forming instead of chasing noise. Rather than trading hype, I focused on discipline. PLTR pulled back in thin holiday liquidity, but its AI and government-commercial growth story remains intact. I added gradually into weakness, respecting volatility while positioning for a broader breakout. I may forget the festive dishes, but I won’t forget staying rational while fireworks lit up the sky. In the Year of the Horse, speed matters—but disc
Tomorrow after the close, all eyes are on $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ . Expectations are high — around $57B revenue with aggressive data center forecasts — but at ~24x forward P/E, the stock already reflects a lot of skepticism. For me, it’s less about the beat & more about whether guidance proves AI demand into 2026–2027 is still solid. Options are implying roughly a 6% move, so volatility is almost guaranteed. The “2027 anxiety” is real, especially with hyperscaler capex questions & competition from AMD. Still, Nvidia’s ecosystem and inference leadership aren’t easily replaced. If Blackwell shipments and guidance are strong, sentiment can shift quickly. Jensen’s tone on the post-Blackwell roadmap will matter just as much as the numbers. I’m picking