Flash Crash in Silver and Gold: End of the Bubble or Time to Load Up? The precious metals market experienced a dramatic shake-up on December 29, 2025, as silver and gold prices plummeted in what many are calling a "flash crash." Silver, which had surged to an all-time high of nearly $84 per ounce earlier in the day, cratered by over 15% to a low of around $73.72, marking its steepest single-day decline in nearly five years. Gold, while less volatile, retreated from its record highs near $4,584 to session lows around $4,385, erasing billions in market value across the sector. This violent reversal came amid a banner year for precious metals, with silver posting a staggering 168% return and gold climbing 72% in 2025 alone. Investors are now left pondering: Is this the bursting of a spe
Dan Ives' 2026 Investment Outlook: The AI Revolution Accelerates
As we approach the new year, few voices carry as much weight in the tech investment space as Dan Ives, the Global Head of Tech Research at Wedbush Securities. Known for his bullish calls on transformative technologies, Ives has built a reputation over 25 years on Wall Street for spotting winners in high-growth sectors. His predictions often focus on the intersection of innovation and market opportunity, and for 2026, he's doubling down on what he calls the "AI Revolution" entering its next gear. Drawing from his recently published Top 10 Tech Predictions, Ives envisions a year where AI moves beyond hype into widespread monetization, driving gains across software, chips, infrastructure, and related fields. In this article, we'll break down Ives' key themes, his top investment picks, and pra
The names JPM pick to outperform are the traditional strong performers. I think it is worth looking at mid cap stocks with reasonable valuation to drive the strong performance of Singapore stocks
Definitely choose IAUM. lowest fees for exposure to Gold plus the ETF have direct physical replication. Though AUM is on the small side the liquidity in this ETF is enough
Top Investment Trends to Watch as We Close Out 2025 and Head into 2026
The stock market has been on an incredible three-year bull run, with the S&P 500 delivering strong gains amid AI hype, resilient economic growth, and shifting Fed policies. As of late December 2025, major indices are near all-time highs, but investors are asking: What's next?Here are the hottest investment trends dominating headlines and portfolios right now:AI Dominance Continues Massive capex from tech giants is fueling the AI buildout, with questions about whether revenues will catch up. Sectors like semiconductors, cloud computing, and software are still leading the charge. Clean Energy & Infrastructure Boom Global R&D spending and government incentives are pouring into renewables, grids, and advanced manufacturing. Defensive real estate (healthcare REITs, towers) and utili
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2025, cybersecurity has shifted from a "nice-to-have" IT expense to a non-discretionary "survival cost." With the global cybersecurity market projected to grow from $245 billion in 2024 to over $500 billion by 2030, investors are increasingly looking at the two "Goliaths" of the industry: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CrowdStrike (CRWD). While both are leaders, they represent two distinct philosophies of security and investment profiles. The Growth Thesis: Why Cybersecurity Now? The investment case for cybersecurity rests on three pillars: The AI "Arms Race": Generative AI has lowered the barrier for hackers to create sophisticated phishing and malware. Conversely, companies must use AI-driven security to defend at machine speed.&nbs