US stock quick picks – Feb 13 2025
February 13, 2025 | Read Online Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Boom And, Cisco’s AI infrastructure biz. Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash Today is Thursday, February 13, 2025. The Early Bird Index today is 82.89 New to this newsletter? Sign up here Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Boom Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) surged 15.31% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the financial […]
What Happens To The Money That You Bet (And Lose) When Gambling With Singapore Pools
It’s in humans’ nature to like to win. That’s especially true when it comes to winning something of monetary value. That’s why gambling is so popular because it taps into raw human emotion. Beyond the casinos, though, one of the easiest ways to gamble in Singapore is to buy a ticket at the Singapore Pools […]
5 Things You Must Know Before Buying Your First HDB BTO
NEWSFLASH: February 2025 BTO and SBF Sales Launch is now open for applications. You have until 17 February 2025, Monday, 11.59 pm to apply. You can check out our location and price analysis. For most Singaporeans, buying a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat is one of the biggest financial decisions they will make. Home ownership remains a […]
Global stocks rally on Ukraine peace hopes, bonds sell off – Feb 13 2025
Today’s Market News S&P 500 ends down as hot US inflation data hints at fewer rate cuts Dollar gains on yen as consumer prices rise more than expected Oil sinks 2% after Trump calls Putin, Zelenskiy to discuss end to war in Ukraine Key developments to markets on Thursday: Philippines central bank policy decision Japan […]
Getting More Active In The Financial Market? 3 Important Areas To Understand As We Start Trading Different Asset Classes
Over the past few years, financial markets have remained highly active, with more individuals entering the world of investing and trading. The rise of commission-free trading, digital brokerages, and AI-driven investment tools has made market participation more accessible than ever. In 2023 alone, global retail trading volumes surged, fueled by macroeconomic uncertainties, technological advancements, and […]
How Much Will CPF Members Lose Out In Interest Rates Because The Special Account Closed In Mid-January 2025
On 19 January 2025, close to 1.4 million CPF Special Accounts (SA) were closed, for those who are 55 and above. Going forward, anyone who turns 55 will also have their Special Account closed, and have their Retirement Account opened at the same time. This move was not a surprise. In fact, it was a […]
Singapore’s GST Vs Malaysia’s SST: What’s The Difference Between The Taxes In Both Countries
In many countries, we pay consumption tax when we buy goods and services from businesses, which then remits the taxes to the government. Tax revenue is used by the government to fund essential services for the community, grow the economy and enhance living environment. In Singapore, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is imposed on […]
February 2025 BTO Sales Launch Guide: Kallang/Whampoa; Queenstown; Woodlands; Yishun
Latest: February 2025 BTO and SBF Sales Launch is now open for applications. You have until 17 February 2025, Monday, 11.59 pm to apply. In the first BTO sales launch of the year in February 2025, HDB is offering about 5,032 BTO flats in 5 projects across Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands and Yishun. About 80% of the flats […]
Neighbourhood Estate Guide: Is Queenstown The Crown Jewel Of Housing Estates In Singapore?
Named after Queen Elizabeth II in commemoration of her coronation in 1952, Queenstown was Singapore’s first satellite town. As of 31 March 2018, Queenstown houses an estimated HDB resident population of 82,500 in 32,678 flats within the town. The overall resident population may be closer to 96,730. The town was first built by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in […]
US stock quick picks – Feb 11 2025
Notables Notable Earnings Today: Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Zillow (Nasdaq: ZG), Super Micro Computer (Nasdaq: SMCI), DoorDash (Nasdaq: DASH), Lyft (Nasdaq: LYFT), Upstart (Nasdaq: UPST), Humana (NYSE: HUM), Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD), Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE: FIS), Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR), BP (NYSE: BP), Sunoco (NYSE: SUN), Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), Freshworks (Nasdaq: FRSH), […]
