[2024 Edition] Best Savings Accounts for Working Adults in Singapore

When you start working, choosing the best savings account is one of the first financial decisions that you should make. A good savings account should help you earn high interest with minimal inconvenience. In the current low-interest rate environment, even the best savings account would not earn you significant interest, so don’t rely on savings […]

Tech stocks wrap up steepest 3-week slump in 2 years

Daily insights, the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed.     Stock Market News Tech stocks wrap up steepest three-week slump in two years, led by plunge in Amazon and Intel – CNBC Jobless rates fall in July for Asian Americans, bucking the overall trend – CNBC Job growth totals 114,000 in July, […]

Asia Morning 5 Aug

  Asian markets on Monday get their first chance to react to the extraordinary market moves on Friday that saw stocks and bond yields tumble, and volatility and rate cut expectations soar following an unexpectedly soft U.S. employment report. That ‘risk off’ sentiment and momentum is sure to spill over into Asia, which was already wobbling last week after the Bank of Japan‘s hawkish […]

Equities Week ahead – Aug 4

US equities week ahead   Earnings Earnings spotlight: Monday, August 5 – CSX Corporation (CSX), Williams Companies (WMB), Tyson Foods (TSN), and Carlyle Group (CG). See the full earnings calendar. Earnings spotlight: Tuesday, August 6 – Amgen (AMGN), Caterpillar (CAT), Uber Technologies (UBER), Airbnb (ABNB), Duke Energy (DUK), Celsius Holdings (CELH), and Yum! Brands (YUM). See the full earnings […]

5 Things To Know About NetLink NBN Trust (SGX: CJLU), Laying Optical Fibre Infrastructure To Power Singapore’s Broadband Network

Listed on SGX in 2017, NetLink NBN Trust (SGX: CJLU) builds, owns and operates this fibre broadband network infrastructure of Singapore’s Nationwide Broadband Network (NBN). An initiative led by the Singapore Government, NBN aims to enhance Singapore’s competitiveness through ultra-high-speed broadband access across the country. During Budget 2024, now Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence […]

What Is Contra Trading, The Risk Involved, And Why Some Investors Find It Attractive

In the world of investing, there are various strategies to approach the markets. One such strategy, sometimes used by investors looking to trade the market in the short term, is contra trading. Contra trading involves buying and selling shares within a short period, typically within a few days, without having to fully pay for the […]

Making Your First $1 Million In Singapore: How Much You Need To Save Each Month?

Making your first million can be seen as a significant financial milestone. For many starting their financial journey, this goal may seem lofty or even unachievable. But what are some ways we make this goal a reality? Let’s start with savings. If you’re 25 years old and have a 40-year career ahead, you would need […]