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So in yesterday's article I shared my initial views on the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Having had some more time to mull over it, and after watching a full day of market price action, I wanted to share updated thoughts. I hinted at this in yesterday's . ...

Major Asia Market Crash! Middle East War Update! Asia markets are selling off sharply as the US-Israel conflict with Iran escalates into its fourth day. South Korea's KOSPI plunged more than 6%, Japan's Nikkei fell around 3%, and airlines across the ...

I had to miss out on a Valentine's Day post because of the intensity of my marking workload and grappling with changes in how investment courses are conducted in the age of Agentic AI. But since today is Chap Goh Meh, which is the Chinese equivalent ...

There are many ways investors can ride on the growth of Asia. A growing middle class and rising affluence are driving higher levels of consumption. At the same time, Asian countries are modernising by investing in infrastructure and technology. All . ...

Global markets are rattled by the unfolding conflict over Iran. But their reaction signals concern, not catastrophe. Here's why - and how to navigate the volatility. What Happened The US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend after negotiations .. ...

The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) crossed the historic 5,000-point mark on 12 February 2026, marking a momentous achievement. This milestone is as much psychological as it is symbolic, signaling a new era of confidence for the Singapore market. If ...

What's something you don't know you need -- until you actually need it? Insurance is the classic example. You never truly appreciate its value until the moment you have to file a claim. And if things go well, you'll spend your entire life paying ...

Most investors hate waiting. Most investors like businesses that are easy to explain, grow steadily, and move with the market. In Singapore, this creates a clear bias toward simple, single-focus companies. Anything more complicated is usually written ...

Initially, back in early December 2025, I thought that Netflix's inking of the acquisition of Warner Bros is done and dusted. Then subsequently, Paramount Skydance suddenly jumped in to offer an all cash tender offer at a higher US$110.9 billion. On ...

The selling seem to have more or less done, likely to see a rebound to rise up to test 15.60 than 16.00. Pls dyodd. Venture - 2nd Half results is out. 4th quarter Net profit is higher than last year! The Group registered net profit of S$227.0 million ...