US Stick picks and Crypto Mar 3 2025

Notables Notable Earnings Today:  Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG), GitLab (Nasdaq: GTLB), Sunnova Energy (NYSE: NOVA), NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR), Okta (Nasdaq: OKTA), AST SpaceMobile (Nasdaq: ASTS), ADMA Biologics (Nasdaq: ADMA), Avadel Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: AVDL), GigaCloud Technology (Nasdaq: GCT), Surgery Partners (Nasdaq: SGRY), California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC), Concentra Group Holdings (NYSE: CON), Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), Nomad […]

Asian stocks slip, USD bolstered by rate outlook – Feb 24 2025

Today’s Market News Wall St Week Ahead: Nvidia to offer AI trades reality check Singapore rolls out tax rebates, $3.7 billion program to boost stock market Stock markets may face correction, says Goldman Sachs Key developments to markets on Monday: German election result Germany Ifo index (February) Singapore inflation (January) Index Last Change % Change […]

Asia shares get China boost, gold heads for eighth straight weekly gain – Feb 21 2025

Today’s Market News Indonesia central bank to expand support for government’s housing programme China’s central bank pledges financial support for private economy India extends Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran’s term until March 2027 – government order Alibaba plans major AI investment as revenues rebound in third quarter Walmart-backed PhonePe prepares for Indian stock market debut Key […]

Shares fall, yen hits two-month high as tariff worries weigh – Feb 20 2025

Today’s Market News Nicknames bloom in China’s tech renaissance Japan sees moderate economic recovery, wary over Trump’s tariff Hedge funds tailor win-win bets on China BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk In balancing risks and rewards, China set to leave lending rates unchanged in Feb   Key developments to markets […]

Asian stocks stutter as Trump’s tariff vows weigh – Feb 19 2025

Today’s Market News Investors went on January emerging market buying spree, report shows Gold rises as Trump tariff uncertainty fuels safe-haven demand S&P 500 ekes out all-time closing high as Fed minutes eyed Key developments to markets on Wednesday: New Zealand, Indonesia rate decisions China house prices (January) HSBC earnings (full-year 2024) Index Last Change […]

Top 8 ETFs to buy for Singapore Investors in 2025

ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) are very useful investments. ETFs offer instant diversification by holding a basket of securities, and typically have low costs. Trading flexibility is another key advantage, as ETFs can be bought and sold like stocks. ETFs offer access to a wide range of investment options, from broad market indices to specific sectors, commodities, […]

No let up from dollar, US yield squeeze – Jan 14 2024

Today’s Market News Stocks slip as yields rise; dollar hits highest in more than 2 years China’s central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity China exports accelerate amid trade tensions, imports surprise Key developments to markets on Tuesday: Japan trade, current account (November) India wholesale price inflation (December) Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino […]