If you’ve been checking your SGX portfolio recently, you’d know our local bank trio—DBS, OCBC, and UOB—have been absolutely flying. DBS alone hit around $76, which is uncharted territory. Naturally, every Singaporean investor is asking the exact same question over kopi: "Is it too late to jump in? Should I take profit now, or just … Continue reading SG Banks Hit All-Time Highs: Time to Buy, Take Profit, or Just Hold On Forever?
AMD reported another impressive quarter, beating consensus estimates on both top and bottom lines while delivering solid guidance. Yet, the stock sold off by nearly 9% in after-hours trading. If you are tracking semiconductor earnings, this reaction might feel confusing. Let’s break down the underlying numbers, segment dynamics, and market mechanics driving the price action. … Continue reading AMD Earnings Recap: A Classic “Beat & Drop” or a Buying Opportunity?
The narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence is compelling: we are at the dawn of a fundamental technological paradigm shift comparable to the advent of the internet or the mobile computing revolution. For retail investors looking to capture this secular trend without placing risky bets on unproven individual AI startups, the immediate instinct is often to buy … Continue reading Is QQQ a “Safe Bet” for the AI Revolution? Risks, Rewards, and Opportunity Cost Analyzed
When people wonder whether it is too late to begin building a portfolio at age 50, the underlying anxiety usually stems from a specific assumption: believing that a narrow 15-year window until traditional retirement is simply not enough time for compounding to work its magic. That concern is understandable on the surface, but it relies … Continue reading Is It Too Late to Start Investing at 50? (A Singapore Guide on What to Invest and What to Look Out For when You Start at 50)
I’m a firm believer in the long-term "supercycle" of artificial intelligence and semiconductor growth. However, successful investing isn't just about what you own; it’s also about when you own it. I’ve recently made the decision to trim my positions in individual tech giants, specifically Alphabet and Microsoft, two of the strongest and most value companies … Continue reading Why I Sold My Alphabet & Microsoft Shares
If you’ve been tracking the market lately, you’ve likely noticed the surge in copper stocks. While AI gets all the headlines for its software breakthroughs, it’s the physical infrastructure behind those breakthroughs that is quietly triggering one of the most compelling investment stories of the decade. We are currently witnessing a "Copper Crunch"—a structural imbalance … Continue reading The Copper Crunch: Why AI’s Secret Ingredient is a Must-Watch for Investors
Walk into any CBD hawker center during lunchtime, and you are surrounded by people who share almost identical financial profiles. They are in their mid-20s, earning a respectable starting salary of around $4,500, managing their first HDB flats, and diligently setting aside a few hundred dollars every month. On paper, they are all doing everything … Continue reading The Cost of Comfort: Why “Safe” Financial Decisions are Quietly Sabotaging Singaporean Millennials
For the last few years, investing in the U.S. stock market felt like a simple game: buy the "Magnificent Seven" and watch your portfolio crush the competition. Driven by unbridled AI optimism and fortress-like balance sheets, this elite group—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—seemed completely unstoppable. At their peak in late 2025, they … Continue reading Why Are The Mag 7 Not Magnificent Anymore?
Palantir ($PLTR$) has been on a brutal, painful downward spiral. The stock has dropped for over seven straight days, sinking roughly 30% this month alone to hit a new 52-week low of around $108. For context, that is a staggering 48% haircut from its all-time high of $207 back in November 2025. To the untrained … Continue reading What Is Happening To Palantir? Is It A Good Time To Buy The Dip Now? The Truth Behind Palantir’s 48% Crash
If you opened your portfolio on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, you were likely greeted by a sea of red. The global technology sector suffered a massive sell-off, leaving many investors wondering whether the AI bubble has finally burst or if this is just another volatile pitstop in a long-term bull market. In her latest market … Continue reading The Late-June Market Rout: What Really Triggered the Tech Meltdown?
