Thunderstruck Friday: AI Sector Gets Electrocuted in Market Storm!
Picture this: On a stormy Friday in the U.S. markets, dark clouds gathered, thunder boomed, and lightning cracked the sky—just as the AI sector got electrocuted! $Oracle(ORCL)$ $Broadcom(AVGO)$ Oracle kicked off the chaos, tumbling after unveiling a blockbuster plan: pouring billions into data centers to grab a bigger slice of the AI pie. But investors freaked out—"We're spending HOW much?!"—fearing the cash burn would outpace the rewards. It was like betting the farm on a golden goose that might not lay eggs fast enough. Then came
No Sunsets, No Power Bills: Why Space Might Be the Ultimate AI Data Center
Data Centers in Space? Laugh Now — This Is How Trillion-Dollar Empires Start Hey there, tech adventurers! Let's hop into our cozy time machine and peek at the super exciting tech treasures you should keep an eye on in 2026. It's like a sparkling treasure hunt where AI is the shiny map leading us to all the fun spots!We're wrapping up 2025 (hello, December vibes!), and Wall Street's big brains are buzzing: "Don't panic and sell your tech darlings!" Nope, they're saying tech stocks—especially the AI superstars—are still zooming strong into the new year. No need to hide under the covers with hedges; the pros are all-in, betting big on those seven magnificent tech giants. Derivatives show everyone's holding tight with bullish calls—yep, they're walking the talk! A few grumpy crows are ca
$Alphabet(GOOGL)$$NVIDIA(NVDA)$$Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF(MAGS)$ 🐂📈 Bulls Are Regrouping in Google $GOOGL as AI Capital Rotates, Structure Signals Reload, Not Distribution 📈🐂 Bulls are regrouping in Google $GOOGL, not chasing highs, not panicking on consolidation. This is what constructive digestion looks like after a powerful impulse. TD Cowen lifting its price target to $350 from $335 reinforces that view, grounded in rising Gemini usage, improving AI-driven Search engagement, and early monetisation traction from AI Overviews and AI Mode. This is fundamentals catching up to price, not the other way around. Alphabet is +63% YTD and +113% from the April
It’s been a while since I last covered oil stocks. It is time for a revisit. OPEC Meeting. On 30 Nov 2025, the OPEC+ members held their planned meeting. Consensus from the meeting is OPEC+ will be to pause planned increases in oil production for Q1 2026. The tactical move that follows a modest 137,000 bpd increase implemented in December 2025, is a defensive measure to (a) counteract potential seasonal demand weakness and (b) a projected global supply glut. Another key long-term takeaway was the formal approval of a new mechanism to assess member countries' maximum sustainable production capacity (MSC). Starting in early 2026, this technical assessment will serve as the baseline for setting output quotas for 2027 and beyond, aiming for a fairer and more transparent distribution of producti
📊🪙🌍 Gold Targets $5,000 While Silver Leads the Supercycle 🌍🪙📊
$Silver - main 2603(SImain)$$Gold - main 2602(GCmain)$$1-Ounce Gold - main 2602(1OZmain)$ 🧠📈 When structure, liquidity, and institutional flow align, markets do not whisper. They move! I'm looking at the precious metals complex the same way I always do, 🔍 price first, 📐 structure second, 💰 positioning always. Gold and silver are not rallying on narrative. They are responding to incentives, liquidity and time. 🟡 Gold futures continue to hold around the $4,330 region, forming what is effectively a structural fortress on the weekly chart. Price remains above rising trend support, with every pullback absorbed rather than rejected. That is not exhaustio
Tech Meltdown Friday or Tactical Reset? Why Next Week Likely Brings a Volatile Bounce
Friday's tech sell off looked ugly on the surface, but structurally this feels less like the start of a prolonged downtrend and more like a coordinated reset across both risk tech and crypto. The key detail is this: nothing fundamentally broke. What broke was positioning. What Really Caused the Drop This was not a collapse in earnings or a sudden end to AI demand. It was a classic macro cocktail hitting crowded trades at once: Treasury yields pushed higher, pressuring long-duration assets Heavy profit taking in AI and momentum names Broadcom margins rattled sentiment across semiconductors Positioning was stretched after a strong year-to-date rally Year-end rebalancing amplified downside volatility When yields rise late in the year, tech and crypto tend to get hit first. That is exactly wha
BoJ's Sneaky Rate Hike Looming: Global Shake-Up or Yen Rocket Fuel? 💣🌐
Whispers from Tokyo are turning into roars – the Bank of Japan is gearing up for a 25 basis-point hike to 0.75% from 0.5% at its December 18-19 meeting, marking the first increase in 11 months and potentially the highest level in 30 years. 😲 This stealth signal has markets buzzing with anticipation, as sources close to the BoJ hint at more hikes ahead, possibly pushing rates beyond 0.75% in the ongoing cycle. With inflation holding steady and wage growth picking up steam, Japan's central bank is flexing its muscles to normalize policy after years of ultra-loose stance. But here's the twist: if this hike lands, expect immediate ripples across global assets – a stronger yen could slam exporters like Toyota and Sony, while easing pressure on U.S. Treasuries amid Fed's own cut path. 🚀 The timi
$Broadcom(AVGO)$ $Oracle(ORCL)$ Oracle vs. Broadcom: Why One is a Gamble, and the Other is Just a Reset The AI sector just took a massive hit, and the culprits are the "Brothers in Trouble"—Oracle and Broadcom. Both stocks are bleeding, but if you treat them as the same trade, you’re making a mistake. The logic behind these drops is completely different. One is facing a crisis of execution confidence, while the other is undergoing a painful (but necessary) business model evolution. Here is why the market is punishing them, and where the opportunity actually lies. 1️⃣ Oracle: The "Existential" Gamble Let’s start with Oracle. As I mentioned in yesterday’s quick update, Oracle’s drop i
SGX Weekly Gainers & Losers: DFI (+19%) vs Keppel (14 Dec 2025) | 🦖EP1315
🟩 The Singapore market is flashing green, with the Straits Times Index rallying and many portfolios up significantly year-to-date, but don't let the victory lap fool you—we are walking into a "Hawkish Cut" trap. While the Fed has cut rates, the US 10-Year Treasury Yield has surprisingly ticked up, creating a dangerous "spread" problem for Singapore REITs. As we saw this week with blue-chip names like Keppel REIT suddenly asking investors for more cash through preferential offerings, the "easy money" era is over, and the rising tide is no longer lifting all boats. In this video, I cut through the noise to reveal why the market has split into two dangerous extremes: "dead money" giants like DFI Retail Group suddenly soaring 19% versus stable REITs facing dilution risks. We’ll dive deep into
I have participated only selectively in the space-stock rally. Most listed space names are still driven more by narrative than cash-flow certainty, so risk control matters more than conviction. Calling space the “Tesla of 2019” is partly accurate, but incomplete. Like EVs back then, space has a strong story and long runway. Unlike Tesla, however, commercial monetisation is slower, more capital-intensive, and heavily reliant on government contracts. Outcomes are therefore more binary and timelines longer. If SpaceX were to IPO, I would be interested, but disciplined. SpaceX has clear technological leadership and execution credibility, which sets it apart from most peers. That said, valuation would likely be aggressive, with early price action driven by scarcity and sentiment rather than fu
(Full Article) Preview of the week (15Dec25) - What will FedEx say about the market?
Economic Calendar: Key Market Movers (week of 15Dec25) Labour Market and Federal Reserve Indicators These reports are critical inputs for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. The highly anticipated Non-Farm Payroll figures for November will be released. The previous reading was 119,000 jobs added. The Unemployment Rate for November is also due, with the previous forecast standing at 4.4%. Average Hourly Earnings for November will be published, which serves as a key indicator of wage inflation. The previous month-over-month increase was 0.2%. The latest Initial Jobless Claims data will be reported; the previous level was 236,000. Inflation Measures Inflation data is the most closely watched category, as unexpected increases can cause significant market volatility and disrupt the F
(Part 2 of 5) Earnings Calendar (15Dec25) - What does FedEx say about the outlook?
Earnings Calendar (15Dec25) I’m interested in the coming earnings of Jabil, Micron, Accenture, FactSet, Nike, FedEx, Blackberry and Carnival. Let us look into FedEx. FedEx Overview Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings The stock price for FedEx has experienced a modest increase of 2.2% compared to the same period last year. Technical analysis currently indicates a “Strong Buy” recommendation, reflecting positive momentum in the stock’s performance. Furthermore, analyst sentiment supports a “Buy” rating, suggesting continued confidence in the company’s outlook. Despite this optimism, the consensus target price is set at $282.54, which implies a potential downside of approximately 0.63% from the current trading level. Revenue Growth FedEx has demonstrated significant revenue growth over
(Part 5 of 5) My investing muse (15Dec25) - layoffs, debts & deficits
My Investing Muse (15Dec25) Layoffs, Bankruptcy & Closure news The number of company insolvencies in Germany are set to reach 23,900 in 2025, the most in 11 YEARS, according to credit agency Creditreform. This would mark the 5th consecutive annual increase. German economy is struggling. - X user Global Markets Investor Wells Fargo LAYOFFS! They finally said AI isn’t ‘efficiency’... it’s headcount reduction. A pattern is forming you guys!!!! “We’re going to have lower headcount in the future.” CEO, Charlie Scharf. This is after shrinking from 275,000 down to 210,000 employees since 2019… and now they’re warning the next round is coming this quarter. - X user Amanda Goodall We’ve now knocked 9,500 truck drivers out of service for failing to speak our national language — ENGLISH! - Secret
I support Jiangxi Copper’s pursuit of SolGold—even at a higher acquisition price. Copper faces a profound structural imbalance between supply and demand over the next decade. We are entering an era defined by AI, electrification, and the green energy transition—all of which are incredibly copper-intensive. Think data centers, power grids, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure. According to open-source projections, global copper demand over the next 10 years could surpass the total amount of copper humanity has ever mined in history. On the supply side, however, investment in new copper mining capacity has significantly lagged over the past decade, largely due to prolonged bearish market conditions. Developing a new mine is a capital-intensive, time-consuming process—often
$Micron Technology(MU)$ Micron’s earnings may indeed beat consensus, but whether the stock makes new highs is a separate question. Post-earnings reaction With the stock up more than 190% year to date, expectations are already elevated. A beat on revenue and EPS alone may not be sufficient. The market will focus on forward guidance, particularly HBM pricing, customer concentration, and capacity discipline. Any hint of margin peaking or aggressive capex could trigger a “sell-the-news” response, even on strong results. Near-term setup To push decisively higher, Micron likely needs upside guidance for FY2026 or clear evidence that HBM demand from AI accelerators remains structurally undersupplied. Without that, upside may be more gradual rather th
So, I have plenty of "tricks" some orthodox, some that seriously go against conventional wisdom. Today I'll go thru a very unorthodox one. So two years ago, I was 53 with retirement savings of only $30k. Conventional wisdom was very clear for me. I'm told to play it safe, bank deposits, some bonds, a conservative retirement fund. Best case scenario, if I kept putting money into conservative retirement funds, well at best at retirement age I mite have $100k. But I'd need at least $1 million. So I needed to be unconventional. I'm now 55, and unconventional is paying off significantly. So let me share my journey so far. So my grown up children love to tell me I'm hopeless with technology, because I'm not on twitter or X or whatever. And I go out without taking my cell phone with me, to be fai
Why I Avoid ESR (Despite Cash): SGX Daily Stock Update 15 Dec 🦖 EP1317
🟩 You wake up, check your phone, and the screen is red. The STI cools off after Friday’s big rally, and suddenly the questions hit: is this just profit-taking, or the start of something uglier for dividend investors who rely on CPF, SRS, and SGX income stocks? In this episode, Iggy breaks down what really matters behind the headlines: ESR-REIT’s asset sales (and what “capital recycling” signals for future DPU), ST Engineering’s US lawsuit risk (and why legal headlines can trigger overreactions), and OUE REIT’s new unsecured loan (and what higher funding costs can do to distributions). The goal is simple: separate fear from fundamentals, and spot where risk is rising before it shows up in the dividend. Watch the full analysis to get the exact Buy/Sell verdict for each name, plus what to wat
🚨🚨🚨📝 Market Analysis Summary (Rephrased) Here is a concise overview of the current financial markets, focusing on key drivers and the cryptocurrency sector: Global Markets: * Risk Aversion: Equity markets closed out last week on a cautious note, notably in the US, where major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced selling pressure, largely driven by investors rotating out of major tech stocks following underwhelming earnings results. * Focus on Data and Central Banks: This week is critical, as markets are eagerly awaiting key delayed US economic reports (including the November jobs report and CPI). Simultaneously, central bank decisions are paramount, with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) expected to hike rates and the European Central Bank (ECB) set to issue updated policy