Overview – Optimism Drives Record Highs Global equities extended gains as growing certainty over a US Federal Reserve rate cut next month fueled risk appetite. Major US benchmarks touched new highs, European markets climbed to near two-week peaks, and Asian equities saw broad-based advances, with technology and healthcare leading the charge. Wall Street Momentum Continues US stocks sustained their upward trajectory, supported by easing rate expectations. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$ surged 1.0% (+463.66 pts to 44,922.27), marking fresh record territory. The S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ added 0.3% (+20.82 pts to 6,466.58), while the
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Ethereum (ETH) recently surged past $4,700, climbing over 8% in 24 hours and now trading around $4,733—just 1.4% below its all-time high. This rally has been fueled by institutional accumulation and corporate treasury strategies, with Ethereum-focused entities like $BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc.(BMNR)$ and $SharpLink Gaming(SBET)$ significantly increasing their holdings. As ETH continues to outperform Bitcoin and attract capital, Ethereum-linked crypto platform stocks have seen a correlated uptick. Will the Rally Continue? Several factors suggest the rally could persist: Institutional Demand: Ethereum treasuries now hold over $16.4 billion in ETH, reflecting growing confidence. Technical Momentum: A
A Premium Brand Trading at a Deep Discount Amid Tariff Headwinds
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$TENCENT(00700)$ Tencent’s second quarter of 2025 arrived with the kind of print investors have been waiting for: double-digit top-line growth, expanding gross margins, and clear evidence that artificial intelligence is starting to show up in the numbers—not just in slide decks. Revenue climbed 15% year over year to RMB 184.5 billion, with gaming, marketing services (advertising), and AI-related cloud activity all contributing, while non-IFRS operating profit rose 18% and free cash flow improved. Just as importantly, management struck a disciplined tone on AI spending, emphasizing “spend smartly” rather than “spend at any cost.” Shares responded briskly in Hong Kong, closing up roughly 4–5% on the day of the release, as the market recalibrated ex
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$Tencent Music(TME)$ Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME; HKEX: 1698) has been on a tear. From the capitulation lows of 2022 to early August 2025, the ADR has rallied well over 500%, vastly outpacing global equity benchmarks. The rally has been powered by accelerating subscription growth, expanding ARPPU, and a steady pivot away from lower-quality social entertainment revenue toward a premium, subscription-led model. With shares pressing fresh 52-week highs after a strong Q2 print, investors face a classic late-cycle question: does the growth runway still justify owning TME at these levels—or is it time to crystallize gains? A New Phase for China’s Streaming Champion Tencent Music’s strategic rebalance is bearing fruit. The company’s Q2 FY
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Citigroup indeed raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 6,600, up from 6,300, signaling continued optimism in the equity markets. This marks its second upward revision in just two months . What Is Driving This Bullish Outlook? Corporate Tax & Spending Legislation: The U.S. tax and spending bill enacted on July 4, 2025, is expected to lower the corporate tax burden and enhance employee benefit access—factors that Citi believes will underpin improved forward earnings . Resilient Earnings Momentum: Over 81% of S&P 500 companies have exceeded earnings expectations, driven by robust results from the tech-heavy "Magnificent Seven," which continue to anchor market performance . Rebound from Earlier Tariffs: After bottoming in April due to “Liberation Day” tariff jitters, the S&P 50
Market OverviewThe benchmark S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes hit new closing highs for the second straight day on Wednesday(Aug 13) on hopes that the Federal Reserve was getting close to a monetary easing cycle.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 55,781,959 contracts was traded.Top 10 Option VolumesSource: Tiger Trade App$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ stock rose 5.41% to a 52-week high. The stock, currently trading at $184.42 and commanding a market cap of $299.82 billion, has shown remarkable momentum with a 56% surge over the past six months. Mizuho has raised its price target on AMD to $205 from $183 while maintaining an Outperform rating, citing continued growth in hyperscaler capital expenditure and additional tailwinds from China.Th
The White House confirmed on the 12th that two American chip manufacturers, Nvidia and AMD, have agreed to a special agreement to hand over 15% of their chip sales revenue in China to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses for related products. The White House said the agreement could be expanded to more companies in the future. On August 12th, local time, White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt said at a press conference that at present, such agreements only involve these two companies, "but they may be extended to other companies in the future". She also said that the U.S. Department of Commerce is still studying the relevant legal basis and specific operation methods, and the details will be further explained by the Ministry of Commerce.Bank of America (BofA) analysts reveal
Cannabis Stocks Are Back: Could Trump Spark a Second Boom?
If you glanced at the U.S. stock market this week, you might’ve thought we time-traveled back to 2021’s cannabis mania. Shares of Tilray surged 41% in a single day, Canopy Growth jumped 26%, and Cronos popped 14%. The sweet smell of weed stocks is back in the air. $Tilray Inc.(TLRY)$$Canopy Growth Corporation(CGC)$$Cronos Group Inc.(CRON)$ One Sentence, an $80 Billion CatalystThis rally wasn’t sparked by earnings, mergers, or product breakthroughs. Instead, it was pure policy speculation + retail sentiment. And the trigger? A single quote from Donald Trump at a press conference:“We are looking at reclassifying marijuana. It’s a very complicated subject, and we’l
$CRITICAL METALS CORPORATION(CRML)$ bit by bit... finally it crosses again... another $1000 to show. The question is if this will last till closing [Tongue] [Facepalm] [Grin] [OMG] The highest point it hit earlier was $5.32, which is a healthy sign. After struggling to reach its resistance line at $5.20, today it has finally passed it. To be honest, I have been apprehensive since two days ago. I had wanted to share the $1000 mark in yesterday's post, but it was not to be. $CRITICAL METALS CORPORATION(CRML)$ in fact past $5.20 two days ago. I was concerned as it signals a likelihood of possible double top in play, especially when it was barely reaching yesterday. There a
$BABA-W(09988)$ Baba is finally waking up and AI will take centre stage. You never know how BABA is going to position in this AI competition. This stock will make you earn a small pot of gold in near future. With Jack Ma back in China, he will definitely help China to get out of this troubled times. The next financial reporting will be an interesting for all investors.