Apple in 2025: Still a Cornerstone for Many Portfolios, But Style Matters
Apple Inc. ( $Apple(AAPL)$ ) has long been hailed as a cornerstone stock—a reliable anchor for portfolios seeking stability, growth, and income. With a market cap of approximately $3.38 trillion and a global brand synonymous with innovation, Apple’s appeal is undeniable. However, in the current environment—marked by geopolitical tensions, regulatory scrutiny, and a shifting technical landscape—is Apple still a suitable cornerstone for portfolios? This article examines Apple’s fundamentals, technical setup, recent developments, strategic partnership with the Trump administration, and the impact of Trump’s trade policies to determine its role across different portfolio styles. Apple’s Fundamentals: A Rock-Solid Foundation Apple’s financials make a c
Tesla (TSLA): A Technical Breakout and Market Recovery Signal a Strong Buy!
Tesla (TSLA) stock surged to $278.39 in after-hours trading on March 24, 2024, marking an impressive 11.93% gain during the day, with an additional 0.31% increase post-market. This significant rally not only snapped Tesla’s nine-week losing streak but also signaled a robust resurgence of market confidence in the electric vehicle (EV) giant. From both a technical and fundamental perspective, Tesla is at a pivotal turning point, poised for a strong upward trajectory in the coming months. Here’s why I’m strongly bullish on Tesla. 1. Full Self-Driving (FSD) Rollout to Unlock New Growth Avenues According to Reuters, Tesla is set to launch its highest-level driver assistance product, Full Self-Driving (FSD), in China, the world’s largest EV market. This development, reported via local social med
AMD Surges 7% on Tariff Relief Hopes: Can the Rally Hold After a 20% Rebound?
March 25, 2025 – AMD ( $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ ) soared 7% today, reaching $114.10 when this article was writing, as reports surfaced that the Trump administration may scale back its planned "reciprocal tariffs" set for April 2, potentially sparing semiconductors from the trade measures. The news, which also lifted Nvidia by 3.4% to $121.70, sparked a broader rally in chip stocks, with investors breathing a sigh of relief over reduced trade tensions. For AMD, this marks a continuation of a strong rebound, with the stock climbing 20.4% from its March 11 low of $94.73. But what’s driving this surge, and can the momentum hold? Let’s break down the factors, fundamentals, technicals, and what’s next for AMD. AMD A Month of Gains for AMD AMD’s stoc
Earnings Season Incoming: Financial Stocks Lead the Rebound
A slight miscalculation.The original idea last week was for the market to decline this week, then rebound next week after tariffs were finalized. It seemed like a solid plan. But if everyone expects a shakeout, why not just rally right away? That’s also a form of shakeout.Of course, Monday's rally could still mimic last week’s pattern, where the market climbed early in the week but then fell back in subsequent days. That’s a common strategy. However, if there’s a pullback, it will likely only last for about a week. With earnings season fast approaching, what else can happen?Chinese stocks might experience a sideways consolidation, followed by a sudden drop and then a rebound. This scenario warrants continued observation. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ The sudden
Riding the Rate Wave: Shernice Bets Big on Japanese Bank Stocks Like MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. $Mitsubishi UFJ(MUFG)$ is making waves, not just by breaking new 52-week highs but also with its ambition to reclaim a spot among the global top 10 banks by market value. Japan’s largest bank is riding the wave of the country’s tightening monetary policy after two decades of ultra-low interest rates, and its financial results back up this bold goal. Let’s break down MUFG’s revenue growth, net income growth, and financial performance, weaving in CEO Hironori Kamezawa’s insights from his recent Financial Times interview. Revenue Growth MUFG’s revenue growth is a cornerstone of its push to the global top 10. For fiscal year 2024 (ending March 31, 2024), annual revenue reached $79.518 billion USD, up 20
Nvidia GTC 2025: What's Your Trading Plan at $120?
Nvidia (NVDA) has been the center of attention in the stock market, driven by its dominance in AI, data centers, and GPUs. However, despite its strong fundamentals, the stock's price feels too high for me, and I don’t plan to buy it—whether there’s good news, bad news, or no news. NVIDIA (NVDA) Why I’m Staying on the Sidelines? 1. Valuation Feels Too High Nvidia's stock has seen massive gains over the past few years, and while its business remains strong, the valuation appears stretched. Many investors are chasing the AI boom, which may have led to excessive optimism and overpricing. 2. The Market’s Overfocus on Nvidia There’s an overwhelming amount of hype surrounding Nvidia, which makes me cautious. When too many investors are piling into a stock, the risk of a correction increases. I pr
What Lessons Help You Stop Losing Money in the Stock Market?
Investing in the stock market can be challenging, especially when you find yourself holding onto a losing position, as I am with Occidental Petroleum (OXY). My experience has taught me several important lessons about managing losses and making smarter investment decisions. Here are some key takeaways: 1. Be Cautious with the "Buy the Dip" Strategy Initially, I kept buying OXY on dips, thinking I was getting a bargain. However, I realized that blindly buying the dip can lead to accumulating more unrealized losses if the stock continues to decline. A better approach is to wait for confirmation that the stock has found a true bottom rather than catching a falling knife. Occidental (OXY) 2. Know When to Reduce Position Size Over time, I started buying the dip less frequently because I saw that
The one economic report that I did not share last Fri, 21 Mar 2025 was Thursday’s US weekly jobless claims. Thought I better do so before this week’s list of economic reports are due. For week ending 15 Mar 2025, weekly jobless claims rose by +2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 223,000. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 224,000 claims for the latest week. Claims have been bouncing in the middle of the 203,000-242,000 range in 2025 (so far), with layoffs generally staying low and hiring cooling off. Latest claims is coming in ‘lower’ than the 4 week moving average of 227,000, that is ‘good’ news. Even Fed Chair Jerome Powell commented on Wed’s FOMC post conference where he attested that "conditions in the labour market are broadly in balance." Weekly beginning 24 Mar 2025. As we inched
From Now to 2nd April. According to strategists at $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ - US stock market may struggle to gain meaningful traction over the next two weeks. GS attribute this to the lingering uncertainty surrounding upcoming tariffs, which are expected to take effect on 02 Apr 2025 (7 working days later). With markets waiting for clarity on these levies, major stock indexes are likely to lack clear direction in the near term. Uncertainty between ‘now’ (23 Mar 2025) and two weeks later means it is going to be difficult for US market to rally substantially over a short window. Despite this, GS thinks it's good news for the market that investors may have already priced in a significant tariff increase. Uncertainty remains on what will happen after the an
😀Hi Tigers,We invite you to take a closer look at the possible winners by EPS in the Q4 earnings season.In this post, we have highlighted the top 20 stocks by market capitalization with an estimated higher EPS ahead of their earnings in the period from March 24 to March 28.Why EPS Matters?Earnings per share(EPS), refers to the income per share brought to investors/shareholders in the open market.EPS is calculated as a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock. The resulting number serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.Investors like companies with high profitability, and the market always rewards those earnings results that beat the estimates. Hope the following content helps you learn more about good companies.Weekly List of Stocks with Estimated
🎁Capturing Top 10 Ex_dividend: ZIM, MTN, MO, BBY, CINF...
Which High Ex-dividend Stock (on 24 March ~ 28 March) do You Like the Most?Be Sure To Check Out the Last Chance to Buy the Top 10 High dividend stocks going to Ex-dividends This Week: many companies like $ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.(ZIM)$ and $Vail(MTN)$ showing below are about to give decent dividends into "your pocket".Editor's notes:A dividend-paying stock ex-dividend date, or ex-date, is very important to investors. In a nutshell, if you buy a dividend stock before the ex-dividend date, then you will receive the next upcoming dividend payment.If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend. Some investors utilize strategies whereby they will purcha
👇🤔Top 20 Stocks with Highest Insider Sell % in Past Week
Hi Tigers, the U.S. stock market has retreated recently, and many large-cap growth stocks have retreated from their highs.The following are the top 20 stocks with the highest insider Sells % relative to outstanding shares in the past week. Data source: Bloomberg, data cutoff date: March 21, 2025.Insider selling stocks does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the company, but large-scale selling may need to be paid attention to.$Apollo Global Management LLC(APO)$ YTD -12.92%$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ YTD +20.27%$Workday(WDAY)$ YTD -3.31%$Visa(V)$ YTD +6.39%$Hartford
Investing in Singapore REITs ETFs: What You Need to Know!
What is a Singapore REITs ETF? A Singapore REITs ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks a basket of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It provides investors with diversified exposure to income-generating real estate assets such as commercial buildings, shopping malls, industrial properties, and data centers. Key Benefits: Diversification: Invest in multiple REITs with a single trade. Regular Dividends: Earn passive income from rental yields. Lower Cost: Cheaper than buying individual REITs. Liquidity: Easily traded on SGX like a stock. Professional Management: Managed by fund managers for optimal allocation. Popular Singapore REITs ETFs & Their Stock Codes Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF (SGX: $LION-PHILLI
NOVO One Of The Best Undervalued Growth Stock to Buy Now
$Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$ If you’ve been keeping an eye on the European markets, you’ll know they have outperformed the U.S. year to date—just like the Chinese markets. Looking at year-to-date performance, China, Germany, and France have seen significant gains. In Europe, the biggest winners have been defense companies like Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all down year to date. However, looking at a five-year performance, U.S. markets have comfortably outperformed their European counterparts. Currently, I don’t hold any European stocks in my portfolio, but I do own one Chinese stock—Alibaba. Previously, I held two, including Pinduoduo. At the end of 2024, we discussed Europ
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ Microsoft’s stock has declined by over 8% year-to-date in 2025, leaving investors wondering whether it presents a buying opportunity despite its underperformance this year. However, the company continues to excel in several key areas, particularly its cloud computing segment, which provides computing services to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In this article, I will analyze Microsoft’s revenue growth in recent years, profit margins, and returns on investor capital. Additionally, I will assess the stock’s valuation, including my proprietary discounted cash flow analysis, as well as its forward price-to-earnings and price-to-free-cash-flow ratios. By bringing all these factors together, I will provide an updated recommendation on Microsoft stoc
Food & Beverage Stocks: Nourishing Growth and Innovation in 2025
As consumer preferences shift towards healthier, sustainable, and ethically produced products, food and beverage stocks are poised for a robust recovery and long-term growth in 2025. Companies in this sector are investing in product innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable supply chains to meet rising demand for organic, plant-based, and responsibly sourced goods. This post delves into the fundamentals of food and beverage stocks, key market drivers, emerging trends, investment opportunities and risks, and market growth projections—supported by detailed data and a visual graph. 1. Overview of Food & Beverage Stocks Definition & Significance: Food & beverage stocks represent companies involved in the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of consumab
How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping Stock Valuations Across Sectors
Did you know that a 1% increase in interest rates can lead to a 10% drop in stock prices for some sectors? As central banks, led by the Federal Reserve, tighten monetary policy to combat soaring inflation, the stock market is feeling the heat. Understanding how rising interest rates impact different industries is key to navigating this shifting landscape. Let’s dive into the trends, analyze the data, and explore what this means for your portfolio. The Big Picture: Why Interest Rates Matter Interest rates and stock valuations share a tight relationship. When rates rise, borrowing costs climb, potentially slowing economic growth and squeezing corporate profits. More critically, higher rates increase the discount rate used in valuation models like the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) meth