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), […]
Gold soars, stocks sanguine as investors weigh Trump’s latest tariff threat – Feb 11 2025
Today’s Market News Gold soars beyond $2,900 as Trump threatens fresh tariffs Dollar rises, stocks advance as latest tariff threat weighed Foxconn January revenue up 3.16% on year, sees strong growth in first quarter TSMC sees first-quarter revenue near lower end of guidance on January earthquake impact Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 […]
5 Things To Know About GSS Energy (SGX: 41F), An Established Precision Engineering Firm With Investments In Oil & Gas
Tracing its roots back to 1979, GSS Energy’s precision engineering business is involved in the production of microshafts, precision components, and assembly mechanisms, serving a wide range of industries. This initial business was listed on the SGX in 1993, and was subsequently transferred to GSS Energy in February 2015 – encompassing low risk and low […]
The Old Chang Kee Index: Can Curry Puffs & Chicken Wings Be Used To Track Inflation In Singapore?
There are many ways we can track inflation in Singapore. One way is through the Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average price changes over time of a fixed basket of consumption goods and services commonly purchased by resident households in Singapore. While the CPI is likely the most comprehensive way to track […]
US stock quick picks – Feb 10 2025
Notables Notable Earnings Today: McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), Coty (NYSE: COTY), Astera Labs (Nasdaq: ALAB), Monday.com (Nasdaq: MNDY), Tower Semiconductor (Nasdaq: TSEM), Lattice Semiconductor (Nasdaq: LSCC), Medpace (Nasdaq: MEDP), Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX), Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO), Axcelis Technologies (Nasdaq: ACLS), Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY), Amkor (Nasdaq: AMKR), Fluence (Nasdaq: […]
