Is Palantir a Buy? 🌟🌟🌟There is an excitement that follows $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$  - a company that doesn't just process data but seeks to define the very fabric of modern decision making. In a world increasingly dictated by algorithmic precision and geopolitical shifts, Palantir stands at the volatile intersection of national security and the next industrial revolution: AI. Why is Palantir Up Recently? Palantir recently saw a 2.54% jump on April 17.  This momentum is fueled by several powerful catalysts: Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) has moved from a concept to an essential utility, with US commercial revenue recently exploding by 137% year on year. Unrivalled Growth: Managem

🌟🌟🌟 $POP MART(09992)$ is certainly an amazing story of the rise of a toy company from a single store in Beijing to a global empire for its founder Wang Ning. Now that Duan Yong Ping, China's Warren Buffett has endorsed Pop Mart, I believe it would continue to rise.    With more than 10,000 stores worldwide, it would continue to grow exponentially. Pop Mart's success can be attributed to its Blind Box where unknown surprises and addiction to collection is a big draw for Generation Z and Millennials. Pop Mart's phenomenal success is also reflected in its earnings report with an annual revenue of RMB 37.12 billion , up 184.7%.  Net profit has jumped 284.5% to RMB 13.08 billion. Pop Mart's overseas business showed great success w

🌟🌟🌟For years I was addicted to the high of setting massive goals.  New Year resolutions, 90 day transformation.  I would start with intensity, fuel myself on pure motivation and then I would crash. If you are tired of the feeling that you are failing because you hold yourself to a standard of perfection - Atomic Habits by James Clear will help you realise how much time you have wasted relying on willpower. Atomic Habits taught me that success isn't a lightning bolt.  It is a slow, steady, quiet accumulation of tiny choices -1% better every day. It is reading 1 page, not the whole book. It is putting on workout shoes, not running a marathon. It is mediating for 1 minute, not an hour. It sounds almost too small to work.  But that is the magic.  The 2 minute rule tak

Is Alibaba The Top Choice for AI Exposure Among Chinese ADRs? 🌟🌟🌟 Alibaba $BABA-W(09988)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$  April 16 launch of its Happy Oyster 3D world model has sent its shares up almost 4%.  The USD 145 level now looks like a credible support floor if momentum holds. With Qwen 3.6 Plus and its open source Qwen 3.6-35B agentic model, Alibaba is positioning itself as the most compelling AI exposure among Chinese ADRs.  It blends consumer facing creativity with enterprise grade infrastructure. Happy Oyster : Alibaba's Push into 3D Worlds With the launch of Happy Oyster on April 16, Alibaba has directly challenge Tencent's dominan

🌟🌟🌟 I believe that $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ is unlikely to deliver a clean "beat" this quarter.  Consensus expects Q1 2026 revenues around USD 21.4 billion and EPS around USD 0.16 but early delivery data already fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Tesla has rebounded above USD 400 yet analysts remain split.  The deciding factor will be whether Tesla can show credible improvement in FSD and Optimus, not just car sales. A exciting development is Tesla's AI Chip story - next gen AI5.  Elon Musk said that the next milestone would be the design and sending it to the foundries for fabrication. AI5 is optimised for Robotaxi and Optimus inference, while the broader Terafab project with Intel and SpaceX aims to build a vertically integra

🌟🌟🌟In landscarce Singapore ,$PropNex(OYY.SI)$ is the largest real estate agency with over 12,000 sales agents and has a dominant share in market.  I am so happy that Propnex has rewarded me not only with great dividends but capital growth as well. @Tiger_SG  @Tiger_comments  @TigerStars  @TigerClub  @CaptainTiger  

🌟🌟 🌟 Today the market is Beat and Pop as there is optimism in the air as Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. This has sent oil prices tumbling, easing inflation fears and fueling a broad rally. All 3 indices: the S&P500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq closed at record highs. $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ and other tech stocks rose too. Let's celebrate and be merry 🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈🌈💰💰💰🍾🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉 @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @TigerClub @CaptainTiger

🌟🌟🌟I am so grateful that I have invested in all 3 Singapore banks as they have shown that they are resilient and continue to grow slow and steadily over the years.   This is despite geopolitical headwinds like the current Iran war and the Trump tariffs. One of the biggest risks for the 3 banks is expectation of interest rate cuts which would impact their net interest margins (NIM). However I believe that

🌟🌟🌟With the current Iran war and blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are trending upwards.  Airlines are facing a tough time as jet fuel prices are eating into their profits. Nonetheless well run airlines like $Southwest Airlines(LUV)$ can still perform better than its peers due to its low cost model. Let's hope peace will be restored in the Middle East so that fuel prices can go down.  Once that happens, airline stocks may shoot up like a rocket to the moon.🌈🌈🌈💰💰💰

🌟🌟The recent decision by US regulators to abolish the Pattern Day Trader or PDT rule, presents a dual reality for retail investors. Taking away the minimum USD 25,000 minimum balance for active margin trading, allows millions of small balance traders to participate in intraday strategies  previously reserved for the wealthy. However this could be a double edged sword.  Without the PDT barrier, undercapitalised traders can more easily access margin & leverage, which can wipe out small accounts in seconds if a trade goes wrong. Ultimately it is up to individual's execution skill and discipline when trading without the PDT barrier. The new rules, expected to take full effect in late 2026, will shift the burden of responsibility from a fixed regulatory "Big Brother" to the 

🌟Navigating the current market requires a delicate balance of capturing the momentum of record breaking highs while shielding against the risks of the Iran war with defensive ETFs. A good defensive ETF is $Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLP)$ .  XLP focuses on the boring essential businesses that remain steady even when the rest of the market is volatile. XLP is recession resistant as it tracks companies that sell things people need such as food, beverages, toilet paper, not things they want. The top holdings of XLP includes $Wal-Mart(WMT)$ the world's largest retailer ,

Google and Gitlab Deal - Why It Is Such A Big Deal  🌟🌟🌟The air is thick with anticipation as we head into earnings season.  Google $Alphabet(GOOG)$  $Alphabet(GOOGL)$  is eye balling a massive acquisition of $GitLab, Inc.(GTLB)$  .  It is the kind of move that makes your heart race - a collision of the world's search giant and the backbone of the developer world. The Gitlab and Google collaboration is a massive power play for Cloud and AI supremacy, moving far beyond simple storage into the realm of "intelligent orchestration". What Does Git

🌟🌟While the world watches the US Iran war enter its 47th day, Nasdaq has defied physics with a 10 Day vertical climb.  The reality is there is a brutal maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz &  talk of a short term peace deal feels more like a smoke machine than reality. Instead of chasing the dragon in high beta software, which is currently trading like the war has ended, I am currently retreating behind the $SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF(SPYV)$ shield. SPYV is specifically designed to track the S&P500 Value Index which filters the broad market for companies showing the strongest value traits. SPYV avoids "growth bubbles" as it leans into mature sectors like Financials, Energy & Industrials.  These are compa

Can TACO & Earnings Deliver New High? Spotlight on SOXQ ETF with the Semiconductor Rebound. 🌟🌟🌟The market is pulsating with a raw, undeniable energy as we witness a breathtaking rebound.  It is a testament to the relentless drive of innovation that refuses to be sidelined. The TACO trade - Trump Always Chickens Out,  has transitioned from a lighthearted Wall Street joke into a serious psychological catalyst. The Pattern: Investors have found success buying dips triggered by aggressive policy rhetoric, betting on the inevitable pivot or delay that sparks a relief rally. The Deadline: With recent ceasefire agreements and softened tariff tones, the market is eyeing a potential "mother of all TACOs" to clear the path for fresh record territory. Earnings Power: Supporting this nar

🌟🌟🌟It is really strange that we are watching a full scale naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most critical energy chokepoint - yet the stock market is actually rallying. Nonetheless I will continue to stay invested in the market with $SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF(SPYM)$ which tracks the S&P500 index, representing 500 of the best and strongest US companies in just 1 powerful trade. With an expense ratio of only 0.02% SPYM is the cheapest among its peers, maximising returns for small retail investors like me. SPYM has historically delivered strong long term returns, averaging around 10% annually. SPYM also provides me with great  diversification , reducing the risk associated with individual stock ownership. Investing

$iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF(SGOV)$ 🌟🌟🌟Investing in SGOV is ideal for parking cash in  the short term while earning competitive interest rate of 3.55%.  SGOV invests in 0 to 3 months US Treasury bills and pays monthly dividends.    With the ongoing Iran war, it provides less volatility while waiting for opportunities in the market. @Tiger_comments  @TigerStars  @Tiger_SG  @TigerClub  @CaptainTiger