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Yen Intervention: Why Kioxia Rose While Samsung and SK Hynix Fell

🎁 Read, Comment & Earn Tiger Coins! Why did Kioxia rise while Samsung and SK hynix fell after the yen intervention? Read on to understand the different market drivers, then join the discussion at the end for a chance to earn Tiger Coins. 🪙 The United States and Japan recently intervened to support the yen, pulling USD/JPY down from nearly 164 to around 155 before it rebounded toward 157–158. Around the same time, KIOXIA HLDGS CORP (285A) rose, while Samsung Electronics ( 005930) and SK hynix (000660) fell sharply. At first glance, this appears contradictory. A stronger yen should pressure Japanese exporters such as Kioxia while improving the relative competitiveness of Korean memory manufacturers. However, the stocks were reacting to different factors. Kioxia was trading on earnings, a
Yen Intervention: Why Kioxia Rose While Samsung and SK Hynix Fell
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08-03 20:57

📊 Institutions Just Flipped, AMZN Going to Break ATH— Are You Following?

After 3 consecutive weeks of selling, US equity funds saw +$11.83B inflow last week — the largest since June 24. Tech alone soaked up $4.9B. $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ Prime data shows that hedge funds resumed heavy buying of US tech stocks last week! Several key data points are worth noting, which I've listed below: US information technology sector saw net buying for the second consecutive week; From July 24th to 30th, weekly net buying amounted to approximately 3.5% of the total market capitalization of the tech sector; The buying pace was the fastest since December 2022, reaching an intensity of +1.9 standard deviations over the past year; Software, semiconductor equipment, and tech hardware were the three sectors with the largest inflow
📊 Institutions Just Flipped, AMZN Going to Break ATH— Are You Following?
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08-03 19:12

🪙 Tiger Coins | 🚨 The Next AI Earnings Test: Can Palantir and AMD Prove the Trade Still Works?

1.Executive Summary Last week's Magnificent 7 earnings delivered a brutal verdict: $Microsoft(MSFT)$ and $Amazon.com(AMZN)$surged (+8% and +10%) on evidence their AI spend is paying off, while Meta, Apple, and Alphabet were punished (-10%, -4%, -15%) for spending without showing proof. This week, two more high-profile names face the exact same test — $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ reports today, August 3, after market close, and $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ follows tomorrow, August 4. Palantir Q2 Consensus: $1.812B revenue (+81% YoY), $0.34–0.35 EPS (+11
🪙 Tiger Coins | 🚨 The Next AI Earnings Test: Can Palantir and AMD Prove the Trade Still Works?

🏦 DBS, OCBC & UOB Earnings Are Coming: What Traders Should Watch Beyond Net Profit

Singapore’s three major banks are about to report earnings: $DBS(D05.SI)$: 6 August $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$: 7 August $UOB(U11.SI)$: 7 August With Singapore bank shares already trading at elevated levels, a simple profit beat may not be enough to push stocks higher. The bigger question is: Are the underlying earnings drivers still improving? 🐯🪙 Read to the end and share which bank you’re watching — useful market insights may come with some Tiger Coins! 🎯 5 Things Traders Should Watch 1️⃣ Net Interest Margin: Has the Decline Slowed? Net interest margin, or NIM, measures how much banks earn from lending after accoun
🏦 DBS, OCBC & UOB Earnings Are Coming: What Traders Should Watch Beyond Net Profit

Dow Plunges 1,100 Points! Hawkish Fed Signals + Geopolitical Risks Collide — What Comes Next?

Everyone, overnight global markets went into wild swings. Many of you were likely surprised when you saw the headlines: The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,100 points, triggering massive volatility across stocks, bonds, forex and commodities. Let’s break down what drove this sharp selloff, and feel free to share your views in the comments! ❓First key question: The Fed held interest rates steady, which matched broad market expectations. Why did markets sell off aggressively anyway? The answer lies in the fine print of the policy meeting. Three voting policymakers pushed for another rate hike, revealing deep internal divisions over persistent inflation. Chair Walsh explicitly stated the Fed will not hesitate to rein in inflation. Markets had widely priced in rate cuts starting later t
Dow Plunges 1,100 Points! Hawkish Fed Signals + Geopolitical Risks Collide — What Comes Next?

Apple’s Record High: Full Drivers & Earnings in Focus

I. Core Catalysts Behind Apple’s New All-Time Highs 1. A Major Rotation in Market Capital: Apple Emerges as a Safe Haven for Light-Capital AI Plays Investors have grown skeptical of the long payback cycles for massive capital expenditure among AI computing giants, triggering capital outflows from heavy infrastructure names into Apple’s resilient balance sheet: Cloud peers allocate nearly 40% of revenue to data center buildouts, while Apple’s capital spending accounts for merely 2.5% of revenue, eliminating burdensome hardware infrastructure costs. Consensus estimates put Apple’s 2026 full-year free cash flow at $1400 billion, a 40% year-over-year surge, unrivaled among global tech firms and cementing its defensive appeal. While the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index weakened and Microsoft su
Apple’s Record High: Full Drivers & Earnings in Focus

Singapore's AI Rhythm: Where Are We, Where's the Demand, and What Do the Latest Numbers Say?

I found this live is interesting>> Register now Speakers are Kenny Tay, CEO of the Singapore A.I. Association and Founder of AI49 International Group, alongside Kenny Loh, Licensed Wealth Advisory Director & S-REITs Investment Expert, to unpack how AI is reshaping business strategy and where the next SGX investment opportunities sit. 📅 Date: 29 July 2026 ⏰ Time: 20:00–21:00 SGT Then I did some research: Singaporeans are personally all-in on AI, enterprises are still climbing the adoption curve, the government is pouring money into infrastructure, and compute demand is exploding. 📊 The Latest Numbers (2026) Metric Figure Source Working
Singapore's AI Rhythm: Where Are We, Where's the Demand, and What Do the Latest Numbers Say?

Why Singapore STI Rallied for 8 Consecutive Weeks

Why Singapore STI Rallied for 8 Consecutive Weeks 1. Global Liquidity & Fed Rate Cut Bets Markets price rate cuts starting 2027, driving capital from expensive US tech into Asia’s high-dividend defensive assets. Singapore’s 4%–6% stock dividend yield and S-REIT 5%–8% payout attract global pension funds and family offices. Geopolitical tensions push safe-haven inflows to Singapore’s AAA-rated market. Read more>> Federal Reserve Rate Path Expectations for Wednesday’s FOMC Meeting 3 US Q2 GDP Outcome Scenarios & Direct Impacts on US Equities 2. Structural Policy Tailwinds (Key Driver) MAS expanded the SGD6.5b Equity Market Development Prog
Why Singapore STI Rallied for 8 Consecutive Weeks

3 US Q2 GDP Outcome Scenarios & Direct Impacts on US Equities

US Q2 2026 Real GDP Growth Expectations & Stock Market Impacts 1. Core Timetable Advance GDP release: 8:30 AM ET, July 30 (Wed) Critical overlap: FOMC rate decision releases at 2 AM Beijing July 31, just hours after Q2 GDP print. GDP data will directly shape Powell’s hawkish/dovish tone in the press conference. Q1 2026 baseline: Real GDP SAAR = 2.1% (official final estimate) 2. Latest Consensus Forecasts (As of July 26, 2026) 1) Wall Street Blue Chip Consensus Market median forecast: 1.8%–2.2% annualized real GDP growth Bullish banks (GS, Huatai): 2.5%–3.3% (AI capex strong driver) Base case majority (BofA, CBO, Philly Fed SPF): 2.0%–2.2% Bearish institutions: 1.5%–1.8% (weakening consumer spending drag) 2) Atlanta Fed GDPNow Real-Time Nowcast (July 17, latest update) 1.7% SAAR (sharp
3 US Q2 GDP Outcome Scenarios & Direct Impacts on US Equities

Federal Reserve Rate Path Expectations for Wednesday’s FOMC Meeting

1. Basic Meeting Info Schedule: FOMC rate decision release at 2:00 AM Beijing Time on July 30 (2:00 PM ET, July 29); Powell’s press conference kicks off at 2:30 AM Beijing Time. Current policy rate: 3.50%–3.75%, held steady for four consecutive meetings. Key note: This is a non-SEP meeting. No updated dot plot or economic projections will be published. The full 2026 rate path will solely hinge on policy statement wording and Powell’s remarks; the next dot plot update comes in September. CME FedWatch pricing (as of July 26): Probability of unchanged rates this Wednesday: 87% (market baseline case) Probability of a 25bp hike to 3.75%–4.00%: 13% Near-zero odds of a rate cut; markets have fully priced out July easing expectations. 2. Three Scenarios & Corresponding Full-Year Rate Paths Sce
Federal Reserve Rate Path Expectations for Wednesday’s FOMC Meeting
$PayPal(PYPL)$ shares surged nearly 14% in overnight trading after reports that payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, according to Reuters. Two sources familiar with the matter said the offer, submitted earlier this month, has secured approximately $50 billion in bank commitments, representing a premium of about 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday.

3 Reasons for the Tuesday Winner -- SK Hynix's Surge over 27%

The market finally had a chance to breathe. SK Hynix's US-listed shares surged 27% overnight, causing sleepless nights for its Hong Kong-listed 2x leveraged ETFs $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ . Overnight, SK Hynix (ADR) $SK hynix(SKHY)$ shares in the US rose over 27%, closing at a premium of over 50% over its South Korean listed shares. This surge also boosted a range of memory-related stocks. By the close, $SanDisk Corp.(SNDK)$ was up over 5%, $Micron Technology(MU)$ , $Intel(INTC)$
3 Reasons for the Tuesday Winner -- SK Hynix's Surge over 27%

Nine Keys to H2 2026

1. Soft Landing Remains the Base Case, but Inflation & Geopolitical Risks Persist Standard Chartered CIO maintains a soft-landing view supporting risk assets, while Seeking Alpha analysts warn that persistent inflationary pressures from geopolitical tensions and supply shocks could push both rates and market volatility higher in H2. 2. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ Targets: Bullish 7,950 vs. Bearish 10-12% Correction Warning Standard Chartered is bullish on global equities (up 12%+ YTD), setting an S&P 500 target of 7,950 by mid-2027. Seeking Alpha contributors are cautious, forecasting a 10-12% H2 pullback. They argue the current bull is "naked" — the AI and chip bubble is nearing its peak. 3. AI Narrative Enters the "Cash Flow Verification" Phase
Nine Keys to H2 2026
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@TigerObserver:🎯US Stock Market H2 2026 Outlook: The Bull isn't Dead, But "AI Must Pay"

🪙 H2 2026 Bitcoin Outlook: One More Quarter of Pain Before a Major Bottom?

By Matt Weller, Head of Market Research | June 29, 2026 🔑 The Big Picture Theme Forex.com View Trend $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.CC)$ remains in a downtrend off the Oct 2025 high ($126K). No evidence the bottom is in yet. Timing Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep) = likely "one more quarter of pain." A major bottom may form late Q3 or early Q4. Key Level $60,000 is the line in the sand. Lose it, and lower targets open up. 📉 Technical Snapshot Peak-to-trough: Down ~50% from the Oct 2025 ATH of ~$126K Failed bounce: Mid-May rally above $80K looked promising but failed to reverse the downtrend Support test: $60K has been tested multiple times in June; a sustained break below = more pain 🌍 Macro Headwinds Factor Why It Hurts BTC Fed Policy Rates stuck at 3.50%–3.75%; sticky
🪙 H2 2026 Bitcoin Outlook: One More Quarter of Pain Before a Major Bottom?

These 8 Stocks are no Brainers that Can Easily 10x?

While others panic on pullbacks this is when you should be buying… These 8 stocks are no brainers that can easily 10x: 1. Nebius ~ $NEBIUS(NBIS)$ 2. Cipher Digital ~ $Cipher Mining Inc.(CIFR)$ 3. CoreWeave ~ $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ 4. Roundhill Memory ~ $Roundhill Memory ETF(DRAM)$ 5. T1 Energy ~ $T1 ENERGY INC(TE)$ 6. Applied Digital ~ $APPLIED DIGITAL CORP(APLD)$ 7. ServiceNow ~ $ServiceNow(NOW)$ 8. One Stop Sys ~ $One Stop Systems(OSS)$ 🔥 The Core Theme
These 8 Stocks are no Brainers that Can Easily 10x?

🚀 Trump Signs Historic Quantum Computing Executive Orders

🚀 Quantum Becomes a National-Security Priority 📰 The News: What Just Happened June 22, 2026 — President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order titled "Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation" in the Oval Office, marking the most significant federal quantum policy move to date. 🔑 Key Highlights of the EO: Initiative Details Timeline QC-ADDS Program National effort to build the first quantum computer powerful enough to initiate "quantum-enabled scientific discovery" Target: 2028 Post-Quantum Cryptography Migrate key government systems to quantum-resistant encryption Target: 2030–2031 Quantum Sensors Pentagon to deploy quantum sensors for navigation in GPS-denied environments Target: 2028 National Quantum Strategy Update Refresh federal strategy across Energy, War, Commerc
🚀 Trump Signs Historic Quantum Computing Executive Orders

US Stocks Hit Record $119B Weekly Inflow! AI Rally Spreads Upstream to Equipment Plays

For the week ended June 17, US equity funds saw a record $119.2 billion inflow. Tech alone grabbed $19.2 billion — also an all-time high. 📊 Key Numbers at a Glance 💰 US equity funds weekly inflow: $119.2B → All-time record 💻 Tech sector weekly inflow: $19.2B → All-time record 📈 Mid-cap funds weekly inflow: $19.9B → All-time record 🎯 Small-cap funds weekly inflow: $12.3B → 2nd highest ever 🔮 2026 annualized projection: $739B → if current pace holds 🏦 Wells Fargo $S&P 500(.SPX)$ target: 8,600–8,800 by end of 2027 💵 US household stock wealth gain: +$6 trillion YTD 🔥 Three Catalysts Driving the Rally 1️⃣ Iran War Ends — Middle East risk cools, Trump approval stops falling, Wall Street turns bullish 2️⃣ AI Infrastructure Boom —
US Stocks Hit Record $119B Weekly Inflow! AI Rally Spreads Upstream to Equipment Plays

My investment recommendations for the period leading up to July:

$Microsoft(MSFT)$ — Do Not Buy $Destiny Tech100 Inc(DXYZ)$ — Do Not Buy $Adobe(ADBE)$ — Do Not Buy $Micron Technology(MU)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $Intel(INTC)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ NQ— Strong Buy Recommendation $Marvell Technology(MRVL)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation $SpaceX(SPCX)$ — Strong Buy Recommendation If you're an investor, feel free to like and follow.
My investment recommendations for the period leading up to July:

Intel CEO Unveils Ambitious 10x Market Cap Target in 5-10 Years, Betting on 3 Key Sectors

Recently, Intel's current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, gave an exclusive interview to the tech podcast No Priors. $INTC designs and manufactures processors, chips, memory, and related hardware. In addition, the company provides software, optimization solutions, and artificial intelligence platforms. Tan revealed numerous investment directions, including CPUs, advanced packaging, glass substrates, gallium nitride, silicon carbide, indium phosphide, and diamond… Regarding future goals, Tan set a target of generating a 10-fold return for shareholders within 5 to 10 years. He predicts that Intel's business potential will be fully realized between 2030 and 2032, at which point the market will truly recognize its value. As of the closing bell on June 18th, Intel's stock rose 10.64%, hitting a new all-time h
Intel CEO Unveils Ambitious 10x Market Cap Target in 5-10 Years, Betting on 3 Key Sectors

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