DBS: Don't Let A Single Miss Mask A Great Business: Why Buffett's Wisdom Still Holds
🌟🌟🌟DBS $DBS(D05.SI)$ has just reported a 4th quarter 2025 net profit of SGD 2.36 billion, a 10% year on year decline that missed analyst estimates of SGD 2.57 billion. While the headline miss on 9 February 2026 initially cooled market sentiment, sending shares down almost 2% in early trading to SGD 58.41, the result masked a record full year 2025 income of SGD 22.9 billion and a powerful 14% surge in wealth management fees. The Warren Buffett Lens: Value Over Volatility In the face of today's market jitters, it is vital to remember Warren Buffett's timeless wisdom : "Do not take yearly results too seriously, instead focus on 4 or 5 year averages." Warren Buffett has long argued that a single earnin
$Alphabet(GOOG)$ Alphabet's recent trend is defined by a transition from a momentum-driven rally to a volatile consolidation. The catalyst is a classic "sell the news" reaction to its Q4 earnings, where stellar results were overshadowed by a massive increase in capital expenditure guidance. The market is grappling with the trade-off between Alphabet's undeniable AI strength and the significant near-term investments required to maintain it. The trend's near-term direction will likely depend on broader market sentiment towards tech valuations and further details on AI monetization.