Jul 04, 2025 Today, I learned that the stock market rally is expected to continue, with Truist’s Lerner predicting more gains as the S&P 500 hit a new high. Despite concerns like tariffs and geopolitical tensions, the market has surged 25% from its April low. Lerner remains cautiously optimistic about
Jul 03, 2025 I recently came across news regarding global firms considering the use of captives in Hong Kong for risk management through self-insurance. This move is expected to reduce premiums and enhance liquidity over time. On the individual front, a survey by Manulife highlighted that independence ranks high for
Jul 02, 2025 I recently came across news indicating that Apple’s stock may be entering a turning point, with potential implications for the tech sector. Analysts are closely monitoring Apple’s movements, as the stock recently broke out of a consolidation period. Despite a year-to-date decline of 18%, Apple saw a
Jul 01, 2025 I recently came across news about new China-Singapore inroads amid discussions at the WEF Summer Davos. The topic also covered fresh protests sparking, alliance geoeconomic hub boosts, a new free trade pact, and the quiet passage of a cyber law. Additionally, there was mention of key critical
Jun 30, 2025 Recently, there has been a decrease in T-Bills yields, leading to discussions on the viability of investing in them. Questions have arisen regarding the reasons behind the continuous drop in yields and whether this trend will persist. The format of the T-Bills article has been altered to
Jun 28, 2025 I recently came across a podcast discussing the potential impact of Iran on Trump’s defense strategy in Asia, focusing on the Quad, China, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific outlook. The experts emphasized the importance of U.S. engagement in the region to address challenges from China and other
Jun 27, 2025 I recently learned about the impact of AI on business operations, with a shift from “blitzscaling” to “botscaling.” Entrepreneurs are leveraging AI assistants to drive growth with fewer employees, raising questions about the value of human leadership. JPMorgan introduced a new stock market forecasting model using six
Jun 26, 2025 Today, I came across some interesting news in the financial world. Rubrik has agreed to acquire Predibase, a low-code ML platform that had raised $28 million. Xero has also made a move by acquiring Melio, a New York-based SMB bill pay platform for $2.5 billion in cash
Jun 25, 2025 Today’s news covered a range of financial topics, including Oak Investment Partners’ success in Circle’s IPO, raising shares valued at over $3 billion despite former general partner Iftikar Ahmed’s insider trading and legal issues. In other news, Halter, a New Zealand company producing smart cow collars for
Jun 24, 2025 Recently, there has been a notable upgrade in ties between Russia and Indonesia following a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Vladimir Putin. Indonesian officials have clarified that this visit does not signify a shift away from the West, emphasizing their commitment to existing relationships. The challenges