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$Chagee Holdings Limited(CHA)$ , one of China's fastest-growing tea beverage chains, is officially going public this week — and its IPO is drawing serious attention from both retail and institutional investors.Chagee Joins $333 Billion Market Boom with US IPO Filing - The Exchange AsiaIPO DetailsIssue Price: US$26-28Total Fundraising: ~US$410 millionImplied Valuation: ~US$5.1 billion (≈HK$39.6B)At the IPO price, Chagee’s estimated market cap of US$5.1 billion puts it close to Guming. Compared to Mixue, it makes 50% of the revenue, but only has 25% of the valuation.Chagee’s revenue (CNY ¥12.41B) is roughly 50% of Mixue’s.Its net profit (CNY ¥2.52B) is 56% of Mixue’s and 1.68× Guming’s.By earnings power alone, Chagee appears undervalued. Its profitab

Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, the Singapore dollar (SGD) has shown remarkable resilience. Last week, the SGD surged to 5.5634 against RMB—its highest level since 1997—and also touched a five-month high against the US dollar.The recent strength is largely attributed to a selloff in USD assets, which drove $USD Index(USDindex.FOREX)$ down to 99.015, marking an 8% decline year-to-date.Strong SGD: A Blessing for Ordinary People or Not?For everyday Singapore residents, a stronger currency generally brings benefits like cheaper overseas travel, remittances, and cross-border shopping.However, online comments reflect frustration: SGD is up, but I can’t even afford a proper meal!" Despite the strong currency, costs of living—especiall

Singapore’s three major local banks have rebounded from multi-month lows. As of Wednesday’s close, the combined market capitalization of $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ , $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ , and $UOB(U11.SI)$ has declined by approximately S$48.8 billion since April 2.Downside earnings risks may drag the stocks down.Despite the recent rebound, banks continue to face downside earnings risks, driven by narrowing net interest margins (NIM), slowing loan growth, and declining wealth management fees.The latest March CPI figures indicate a notable decline in inflation. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are now pricing in a 63% probability of a U.S. Federa

Following the announcement of US tariff policies, many countries began considering retaliatory countermeasures.With the US imposing a 10% tariff on Singapore, despite free trade agreement and a trade deficit with the US, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has made it clear:No Retaliatory Tariffs, Strengthening Partnerships with Like-minded CountriesHe said, “The world is entering a more arbitrary, protectionist, and dangerous phase.”What Do US tariffs Mean for Singapore Markets?As for the short-term impact of tariffs, Singapore expects weaker global growth, which will reduce external demand for its goods and services.Outward-facing sectors like manufacturing, wholesale trade, transport, and finance will be hit first.While it's unclear if a recession will occur, economic growth will certainly tak

Qingming Festival is one of the most important traditional holidays for Chinese communities. 、Besides visiting graves and paying respects to ancestors, many also burn paper offerings as symbolic gifts for their loved ones in the afterlife.If you could choose anything to send, what would it be?A Singaporean netizen shared that with work stress and little time to enjoy life, he would definitely send a mahjong table to his ancestors—so they can have fun with their neighbors in the afterlife!Some young people choose burgers and fries as offerings, arguing that modern life is all about convenience. If that’s the case, why not burn an entire $McDonald's(MCD)$ store instead?A Chinese netizen had a similar idea but opted for a 7-Eleven stor

$SingPost(S08.SI)$ is back in the spotlight! Following the December 2024 scandal, where the CEO, CFO, and another senior executive were fired for “gross negligence”, triggering a 10% single-day stock drop.Another five key executives have just resigned this week, the stock slides near 3% today. Since the December “anti-corruption cleanup,” SingPost has laid off 45 employees and replaced multiple executives. Yet, despite management turmoil, SingPost's stock is up 13% year-to-date.Bull vs. Bear: Will You Buy the Dip or Stay on the Sidelines?SingPost's 13% YTD gain looks impressive, but with senior leadership leaving in waves and ongoing criticism of its services, investors are split.Bull: The worst is over! Logistics demand remains

Happy April Fools’ Day! Markets may go up and down, but good memes and jokes are always in a bull or bear market. 🐂💹Let's make this thread a gold mine of laughter!Share the stock market memes that never fail to crack you up!Everytime we are in a downtrun, this meme will come to me:Does these two memes perfectly illustrate your stock trading mindset?Or drop your favorite market-related jokes.How about this one?Why do traders love the weekend? Because they finally get to stop-loss!Stock market rule #1: If you have to ask whether it’s a dip or a crash... it’s a crash.What’s the funniest finance meme or joke you’ve seen? Drop it below! ⬇🔥Participation Prize: Every funny meme will get 5 tiger coins~ (Same meme won't count)Lucky Prize: 5 lucky tigers will get 50 tiger coins for interesting memes

March 31 is the Hari Raya public holiday in Singapore!As one of the major holidays in the country, it brings with it a rich tradition of gathering with family and friends, wearing traditional outfits, and, of course, enjoying a wide array of delicious food.During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food and drink. This discipline helps them empathize with the less fortunate and emphasizes generosity. For Muslims, this holiday is like "New Year," marking the end of the fasting month.The warmth of food is always on time! Don't forget to say "Selamat Hari Raya" to your Malay friends!One of the most iconic parts of Hari Raya is the food!From traditional sweets like Kueh Koci, Kueh Lapis and Dodol (a chewy coconut dessert) to savory treats like Cucur Bawang (fried doug

This week, Chagee officially filed its IPO prospectus with SEC, planning to list on NASDAQ under the ticker $Chagee Holdings Limited(CHA)$.173% YOY Growth Pushes it to Become the Second Largest Tea Beverage Brand in Just Three YearsThe prospectus shows that in 2024, Chagee's GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) reached 29.5 billion RMB, a 173% year-on-year increase, nearly three times the previous year.Its annual revenue was 12.4 billion RMB, surpassing brands like Chabaidao and Gu Ming. Chagee has become the second-largest domestic tea brand, just behind $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$.High-End Tea Beverage Route: Profit Margin Exceeds MixueAfter turning a profit in 2024, Chagee's net profi

Today, two major Hong Kong Stocks release earnings: $POP MART(09992)$ and $MIXUE GROUP(02097)$ both reported significant growth, with year-to-date increases of 56% and 102%, respectively.After Pop Mart's release of its H2 2024 earnings, both revenue and profits exceeded expectations, with the stock rising 10.87%, hitting a new all-time high.Revenue: ¥13.04 billion (up 107% YoY), surpassing market expectations (market expected about +80%).Gross Margin 68.3% in the second half, setting a new historical high. Sales & management expense ratios both decreased, and core operating profit far exceeded expectations.Same-Store Revenue: Both domestic and international same-store sales saw a sequential accelera