Singapore Stocks: Defensive Strength Meets a Stronger Economy The STI slipped 0.95% last week to 5,688.96, but the pullback looks more like consolidation than a breakdown. Gold-related names led the market, while Sembcorp, shipbuilders and selected Chinese SDRs remained resilient. The bigger story is Singapore’s economic backdrop. Q2 GDP growth was revised to 5.9% YoY, while MTI raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%, supported by strong AI-related investment and manufacturing demand. This week, investors should watch inflation and industrial data closely. July headline CPI came in at 2.2%, while core inflation was 2.0%, both below expectations—potentially easing pressure on monetary policy. For stocks, the key themes remain banks, gold, utilities and AI-linked infrastructure. The S
Markets Enter a High-Stakes Week Last week’s pullback was less a breakdown than a warning: expensive equities are becoming increasingly sensitive to interest rates. With the 30-year Treasury yield near 5.3% and U.S. debt above $40 trillion, investors are demanding a higher risk premium. This week could decide the next direction. The July PCE inflation report arrives Wednesday, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at Jackson Hole Friday. If inflation remains sticky and Warsh sounds hawkish, yields could rise further and pressure high-growth stocks. But the biggest equity catalyst is Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects roughly $92–95 billion in revenue, making the report a major test of whether AI spending can justify today’s valuations. My view: stay selective rather th
How To Navigate Global Volatility: The $40T Debt Milestone, Central Bank Signals, and Crypto Risk Dynamics
Global financial markets are undergoing a complex realigning of risk paradigms, driven by unprecedented structural headwinds and concentrated corporate catalysts. As U.S. national debt breaches the historic $40 trillion threshold, sovereign debt issuance is encountering severe investor fatigue. Rising long-term Treasury yields — driven by expanding term premia rather than short-term rate expectations—are tightening financial conditions and eroding corporate valuation multiples. In this article, we would like to explore how we can navigate the global volatility that is potentially brought upon by the $40T Debt Milestone, what would be the central bank signals, and and how we perceive the crypto risk dynamics. 1. The $40 Trillion Debt Milestone & Sovereign Bond Dynamics The crossing of t
🌟 $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ earnings vs Jackson Hole Summit : Ambush or Altar? There are 2 camps: Camp 1 - The Raging Bull targeting an unstoppable Tech breakout. The Bulls believe that this week will provide the validation to blast Nasdaq to all time highs. Hyperscalers are still spending billions of dollars on AI hardware. If Jensen Huang takes the stage with his black leather jacket & guides forward revenue into stratosphere, the entire semiconductor sector will be ignited. The bulls are buying call options in advance, betting that stellar AI earnings & a neutral Fed tone will trigger a violent short squeeze, leaving the bears in the dust. Camp 2: The Bears are bracing for a macro liquidity ambush. Bears are not looking at
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you! 1 $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ is pushing deeper into AI software as its relationship with Perplexity expands beyond infrastructure. Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment at a $30B valuation after previously considering a licensing deal for Perplexity’s technology and talent. 2 The next phase of HBM could push $Micron Technology(MU)$ and $SK hynix(SKHY)$ further up AI value chain as memory moves directly on top of the GPU. zHBM would collapse memory and compute into one 3D package eliminating the 2.5D interposer and increasing the value memory suppliers can
Alibaba stock crashes 10% after $80B placement – should you bottom-fish?
This morning, $Alibaba(BABA)$'s stock price plunged over 10% at one point, nearing the HK$110 level, which dragged the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 2.5%. On the news front, Alibaba Group raised approximately HK$80 billion (US$10.2 billion) through the largest stock placement in Hong Kong market history, underscoring the company's determination to raise and deploy substantial funds in its bid for global AI leadership. The giant, which has pivoted from online retail to the AI arena, placed 710 million new shares at HK$112.7 each, an 8.4% discount to last Friday's closing price in Hong Kong. In terms of dilution, based on public data estimating Alibaba's total outstanding Hong Kong shares at about 20.4 billion, the newly issued 710 mi
Li Auto Earnings Preview: Performance Under Pressure, When Will the Stock Stop Falling?
Li Auto is set to release its second-quarter earnings report after the Hong Kong market closes this Wednesday. Analysts expect Q2 revenue to reach RMB 24.962 billion, down 3.7% year over year, with adjusted EPS estimated at RMB -0.562. In terms of stock performance, Li Auto has been trending downward with volatility this year. After a sharp decline in May, the stock has continued to trade in a volatile range, with shares down about 23% year to date. As for revenue structure, Li Auto has two major business segments: Vehicle Sales and Other Sales & Services, with vehicle sales remaining its primary revenue contributor. However, growth in the vehicle business remains under pressure. Li Auto delivered a cumulative 61,363 vehicles in June and July, down 8.4% year over year. Analysts expect
$BABA-W(09988)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$ BABA new share placement may sound negative but you need to understand that they are rasing cash to invest further into AI. Which is long term positive for BABA. Looking at the chart, I hope it can stay within the parallel channel. I think the downside remains limited since the placement is at 112. I will continue to hold my position, how about you?
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some option strategies with you! 1 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ TRADE PLAN 📈 📉 SPX bullish plan: SPX above 7700 | SPX Aug 25 7750C 📈 T: 7759, 7800 SL 7661 SPX bearish plan: SPX under 7620 | SPX Aug 25 7550P 📉 T: 7578, 7550 SL 7661 SPX dropped 150 points from last week's highs. SPX almost dropped to the previous all-time high near 7620 this past week. If SPX can start to carve out some higher lows above 7660 this week and reclaim 7700 we can see a push back to 7800 again. Fed Chair Warsh is speaking at Jackson Hole on Friday. This can be the big catalyst for the week. 2 $Strategy(MSTR)$ Trade Idea: Aug 28 125C Trigger: 120 ✅ Targets: 127, 137 🎯 S
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading strategies with you! 1 $Marvell Technology(MRVL)$ announces earnings after the closing bell on Thursday Aug 27th. Expected move is ~11% for earnings, and ~16% for the Sep 18 expiry. We're gonna write the Sep 18 expiry $160 or $165 put. 2 $IREN Ltd(IREN)$ announces earnings after the closing bell on Thursday Aug 27th. Expected move is ~13% for earnings and ~20% for the Sep 18 expiration. We are long shares (very small position) and have the 35/30 put credit spread in play. We'll probs close out that PCS and re-write at the 30/25 strikes, same expiration. If IREN dumps and stays down by the Sep 18 expiry, then we'll probably
AAOI's Dilution Is Priced In—Here's the 2028 Bull Case
Here's how I model $Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)$ post the $600M ATM offering AH on a Friday...: 1. Revenue: Still fair to assume $5.6B in FY28 revenue (probably slightly conservative excluding ELSFP contribution). I've been over these numbers a lot. 2. Margins: 22% non-GAAP net margins is a solid base case for 2028. At $5.6B revenue scale, we should see operating leverage expansion. We see $Lumentum(LITE)$ guiding towards 36%, Innolight ~31%, and Eoptolink ~37%. 22% is also currently in line with analyst estimates (who have so far been conservative on the $Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)$ numbers but best to take a
NVDA, OKLO, SOXX, SMCI& NFLX Comes to the Crossroad Right Now
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some technical analysis with you! 1 $Netflix(NFLX)$Bounced off the S/R flip zone pretty nicely over the last two months. 2 $SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$ Bull flag on the daily candle chart. 3 $iShares Semiconductor ETF(SOXX)$ Bear flag or ultimate fake out setup before potential $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ earnings ripper? 4 $Oklo Inc.(OKLO)$ Still a month and a half that price could trade in this falling wedge before hitting the apex. However, at that point, things get pr
GOLD: A Pullback Would Present a Buying Opportunity!
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some macro analysis with you! 1 Gold continued its upward trend; a brief technical pullback couldn't halt the upward momentum, meeting my test results from Friday! $Gold - main 2612(GCmain)$ It has currently reached a high of around 4640! In an hour, gold will test above 4650. Keep buying! 2 Successfully reached above 4650, breaking through the psychological barrier of 4650! There is no effective resistance above, and there's a chance to reach around $4700 before the European market opens. A pullback would present a buying opportunity! Resistance is now above 4700 before the European market opens!
TSLA, MU, MCD, COST& SPY Confronted the Tough Choice: Buy In or Exit?
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some technical analysis with you! 1 Since the 2022 lows, the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ has provided an impressive 22% annual return. What a run 🔥 2 $Costco(COST)$ slipped below the 200EMA The business hasn’t gotten the memo 👀 Cardholders and warehouses have continued to make record highs as growth rates start to recover 3 The chart looks stressed. The business doesn’t. $McDonald's(MCD)$ sitting below its 200 week EMA with momentum starting to turn bullish 4 Gotta be a candidate for one of the greatest wedge breakouts of all time 🔥
Alibaba 5x Short DLC Gains +50% as Alibaba Shares Plunge -10%
$BABA-W(09988)$ fell 10% on Monday (24 August) morning after announcing plans to raise approximately HK$80 billion through a share sale. The placement is expected to dilute earnings and weigh on the stock’s near-term performance. Amplifying the move, the $Alibaba 5xShortSG270907(RHDW.SI)$ rose 50% in early trading, while the $Alibaba 5xLongSG270712(ZVNW.SI)$ fell a similar magnitude. The weakness spilled into the broader technology sector, pushing the $HSTECH(HSTECH)$ down approximately 3.5%. Correspondingly, the $HSTECH 7xShortSG270309(9B2W.SI)$<
🚨 Alibaba FY27Q1: AI Growth Is Rising, But Profit Is Taking the Hit SG61 Trading Arena for SGX Listed Securities!
📊 Alibaba’s latest quarter shows a fascinating contradiction: the business is growing, especially in Cloud and AI, but the cost of that growth is becoming increasingly visible in earnings and cash flow. 🚀 Revenue Growth Is Still Real Alibaba’s August 2026 quarter, FY27 Q1, delivered revenue of approximately CN¥268.95bn, representing 8.6% year-over-year growth and slightly beating expectations. 📈 The biggest highlight was Cloud & AI Compute Services, which generated around CN¥48.4bn, up roughly 45% YoY. ☁️🤖 This was one of the strongest growth rates Alibaba’s cloud business has delivered in years and reinforces the argument that AI computing demand is becoming an increasingly important growth engine. However, investors need to look beyond the revenue headline. 👀 While sales are accelera
For week ending Fri, 21 Aug 2026, US stock market rally bent but didn't break - a disaster week, if I could say so. All the key indexes fell below their 21-day moving averages on Thu, 20 Aug 2026 with the Nasdaq also closing below its 04 Aug 2026’s follow-through day low — a highly bearish signal that the market rally will ultimately fail. The indexes rose modestly on Friday, with all except Nasdaq regaining their 21-day lines. For the week: (see above) DJIA : -0.75% (-386.10 to 53,277.01). The Dow is posting back-to-back weekly losses. S&P 500 : -1.49% (-116.31 to 7,674.37). Nasdaq : -2.26% (-604.20 to 26,180.46). In the wake of the latest market drawdown, Verdence Capital Advisors, founder & CEO, Leo Kelly thinks US equities could see even more losses, a slide toward correction t
🏆Weekly (Aug 17-23) Tiger Brokers TOP Contributors Awards Winners List
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🏆 TigerStars Weekly Spotlight: (Aug 17-23) Top Creators
🐯Hi Tigers, Every week, we shine a light on the voices driving our community forward — the creators whose insight, consistency, and engagement set the bar for the Tiger Brokers English community. Here's who topped the charts this week 👇 Click on any creator's name to check out their content and join the conversation in the comments! 📈 Top 10 — Post Views (PV) Creator Article @mster The covered call for this lot of CRWV expired just couple of cents in the money. Technically looks a little indecisive direction to a little bearish..... @Shyon ServiceNow ($NOW) has recently gone through a meaningful pullback, followed by a rebound that has started to res
“Triple Threat” Week: NVDA Earnings, July PCE, and Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium
Last Week's Recap 1. Market Digest: Stocks Retreat, Yields at 20-Year Highs, Debt Crosses $40T, Bitcoin Surges Modest retreat — $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell ~1-2%, snapping a three-week win streak. S&P 500 ended 1.6% below its prior week record; NASDAQ 3.4% shy of its early June peak. High yields — 30-year Treasury yield ended at 5.27% (near highest in ~20 years); 10-year at 4.73%, 2-year at 4.23%. U.S. gross debt crossed above $40 trillion for the first time. Treasury bond buyback — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled the bond buyback program to $4B per session (from $2B), targeting 10-, 20-, and 30-year segments where yields hit highest since 2007. Overseas yields — Japan's 10-