US stock quick picks – Nov 12
Notable Earnings Today: Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX), Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA), On Holding (NYSE: ONON), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), Hertz Global (Nasdaq: HTZ), Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS), SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG), MARA Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA), Sea […]
Alibaba, Tencent, BYD, HSBC and Bank of China: 5 Hong Kong Stocks That You Can Invest On The SGX Via Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs)
Singapore investors now have a simpler way to invest in 5 mega-cap Hong Kong-listed companies. You’re sure to have heard of these counters, and should be an exciting addition to SGX: Alibaba, Tencent, BYD, HSBC and Bank of China. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched Hong Kong Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) together with Phillip Securities on […]
15 Little-Known Things About CPF That Most Singaporeans Are Still Unaware About
Providing financial security for both individuals and society as a whole, the CPF system in Singapore is a valuable scheme. It is often cited on the international stage for being one of the best pension systems in the world, and in fact, is listed as Asia’s best pension scheme in 2024. Individuals contribute up to […]
Wall Street extends post-election gains; Bitcoin hits new high – Nov 12
Today’s Market News India’s net direct tax collection rises 15.4% in April-Nov India cenbank issues operational framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI India’s Britannia misses Q2 profit view as urban demand slows Key developments to markets on Tuesday: India CPI (Oct) India Industrial output (Sept) South Korea Unemployment (Oct) Index Last Change % Change […]
3 Ways To Invest In The S&P 500 Index In Singapore
Most investors know that stocks, also referred to as “equities,” generally offer the highest average returns over the long term. Naturally, there will be periods—even years—of volatility, where returns may fall short of the long-term average. However, over rolling 20-year periods, global stocks tend to deliver average annual returns between 8% and 10%. The U.S., […]
US Stock markets – Nov 11
Trends to Watch Milestone: Solana Joins $100B Club, Hitting Nearly a Three-Year High Above $210 (CoinDesk) Challenging Times: Bond Market on Risky Path as Traders Regroup From Wild Week (Bloomberg) Trump Danger: Trump’s presidency carries plenty of market risk, experts warn (Yahoo! Finance) Even More Gains: Over $2.8 billion bet on bitcoin topping $90,000 as it hits all-time high (CNBC) Happy Holidays: The Santa […]
China caution cools sizzling US optimism – Nov 11
Today’s Market News China consumer prices rise slowest in 4 months, despite stimulus China’s latest stimulus falls short of expectations India inflation to rise further to 5.81% on rising food costs Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection Key developments on Monday: Japan trade and current account (September) Japan money supply (October) […]
Why Undergraduates Should Start Investing Even While Studying
As an undergraduate, you need to juggle studies, social life, and perhaps a side hustle or part-time job, and may not have much time to consider investing. Yet, the earlier you start investing, even with small amounts, the faster your portfolio will compound. For students, starting young offers not just a path to grow your […]
Donald Trump Is US President (Again). Here Are 5 Things That Singapore Investors Should Take Note Of
One of the world’s most closely watched events, the U.S. Presidential election, took place on Tuesday, November 5. Leading up to the election, nearly all observers agreed that it was too close to predict. In the end, former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, a Democrat, to claim victory. Given the interconnectedness […]
5 Key Factors To Consider When Investing Our SRS Savings
In Singapore, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) are two key avenues for growing our retirement nest egg. While CPF is mandatory for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs), the SRS is voluntary and available to foreigners, as well as Singaporeans and PRs. The primary benefit of topping up our SRS […]
