US equities market news – 18 Jul

Daily quick insights, only the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed. Stock Market News J&J beats Wall Street estimates on strong drug sales – Reuters TSMC shares fall more than 2% after Trump says Taiwan should pay for defence – Reuters Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly shares slide on new obesity drug […]
Singapore CEO Salaries: How Much The Biggest Listed Companies in Singapore Paid Their CEOs In 2023
As Singapore continues to boast one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, it is no surprise that its top executives’ remuneration packages are among the most lucrative globally. This high level of compensation reflects the city-state’s thriving economy and status as a premier financial hub. Top executives in Singapore benefit from comprehensive remuneration packages […]
US stock quick picks – Jul 18
Shortlist of US stocks Top Movers: Under $10 Shimmick Corp. (SHIM) up 54.54% at the current level of $3.20. Aditxt Inc (ADTX) zoomed 28.12% to $2.05. Longeveron Inc (LGVN) stock is at $4.01. Alterity Therapeutics Ltd ADR (ATHE) rose 9.16% at $2.19. Liveperson Inc (LPSN) jumped 9.03% to $0.96. Ex-Dividends Stocks A-Mark Precious Metals Inc (AMRK) – ex-dividend Jul […]
Cost Of Getting A Class 2B Motorcycle Licence In Singapore (At BBDC, CDC And SSDC)
The ban of Personal Mobility Devices on footpaths had an immediate and serious impact on food delivery riders who used PMDs to fulfil orders and make a living. While some have accepted grants to trade in their PMDs and receive grants to switch to alternative modes of transport like power-assisted bicycles or bicycles, others have […]
US equities market news – 17 Jul

Daily quick insights, only the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed. Top Stock Market News Morgan Stanley shares drop after wealth management misses on plunging interest income – CNBC UnitedHealth beats quarterly profit estimates on healthcare unit boost – Reuters US retail sales unchanged in June, beating forecasts for slight drop – Reuters […]
How Much Does It Cost To Fly An Unmanned Aircraft Legally In Singapore
Singapore has implemented rather strict laws for drones or unmanned aircraft(UA) of late. Aside from concerns about unauthorised filming and privacy, there are also other concerns such as having drones disrupt air traffic or cause damage due to accidents. In general, UAs cannot be flown above people or crowds, cannot be flown within 5km of […]
Why Every Singaporean Should Apply To Invest Their OA Funds In T-Bill
Collectively, we have over $580 billion in our CPF accounts – of which, nearly $182 billion is in our CPF Ordinary Account (OA). On top of this, we’re constantly adding to our CPF savings through monthly contributions from our salaries. Understandably, Singaporeans would want to maximise the returns on their CPF savings. One way we can maximise the […]
US equities, trends & notables – 16 Jul

Daily quick insights, top trends and only the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed. Top Stock Market News Goldman Sachs profit jumps on robust debt underwriting, fixed-income trading – Reuters Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock ‘top pick’ for AI efforts – Reuters Macy’s ends buyout talks with Arkhouse and Brigade […]
Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages: Understanding the Difference And Their Increments in Singapore Over the Past Decade
In Singapore, the high cost of living means that we want our wages to at least keep pace with inflation, ideally surpassing it. Wage growth and the economy are usually closely connected. In 2023, Singapore’s economy grew by 1.1%, while labour demand cooled throughout the year. Recently, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore released […]
Price Guide To Eldercare Services in Singapore
It can be a challenge for people having full-time jobs to take care of their elderly parents. While Singapore’s workforce attempts to pivot towards one which is more accommodating of flexible work arrangements to enable people to take care of their elderly parents, some may still struggle to do so on their own. While eldercare […]