Just like any other product life cycle, companies believe or not also have its life cycle. Starting from start-up, young growth, high growth, mature growth, mature stage and decline. Its all varies according to the industries the company operates within as well as infrastructure development and demand adaptation that enable it to be sustainable in future.Start - UpThis is where the inception of new product or service happened. revenue are low and initial start up costs are high mainly due to lack scalabiliy (economy of scale) as well lack revenue capitalisation.Business are in search for customers to fulfill their book orders. At this stage cash flow are tight or at negative territory, let alone profitability is not at foresight.Young GrowthThe business are experiencing rapid revenue growt

I started my option trading only last Dec 21 when I open my Tiger Broker account. Since then I manage to get my position filled with favorable and adverse outcome.My Disappointed Options TradingMy bad option position (maybe not??). I have is Sell Put with $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ which allow me to earn some cashflows but at the same time, the share fall way below my Strike Price which was USD 17 on 21 Jan 22 and has since been on a downward trend until recently (USD 13.27). I've been holding the stocks even since as I believe it has long term potential since PLTR do not have any Debts in their Balance Sheet which will be less impactful when Fed's further quantitative easing come this May.My (consider) Most Succe

Value Creation In any successful business, comes with their “sauce of success”. Its amazing to understand the simple logic behind it Create more value than you can consume In any successful outcome, be it in life, career or business, creating value touches every walks of life. Take example, $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ was created for a simple reason, having an “enduring franchising” model by unlocking the power of internet, offering low prices, vast selection, fast delivery on top of that save customers time and effort. It took 14 years (58 quarters) after May 1997 initial public offering for $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ to make cumulative of $1.86 billion net income on fourth qua

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$A bit awkward....The Fed's annoucement on interest hike 75 bps tends to phase the market of having "bear coming out from jungle".https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/livecoverage/federal-reserve-meeting-interest-rates-june-2022Somehow PLTR responded by maintaining the stock price at USD 8[Doubt] .What is sure that whether market noise or sentiments may be, only the Investors or Traders (for that matter) that having position is the sole decision maker that buy into the position. Do what's necessary in accordance to your game plan. Unless the fundamental of the company changes, all else of irrelevant.@TigerStars

$Bed Bath & Beyond(BBBY)$whether its able to rebound in any terms not only rely on how its business model able to sustain in foreseeable future.Funding only play first part, subsequently BBBY would meant to get revenue in and manage its cost efficiently.Then it would be able to grow and rewards its stakeholders accordingly.Operating a chain of retail stores by selling a wide range of domestics merchandise, including bed linens and related items, bath items, and kitchen textiles; and home furnishings, such as kitchen and tabletop items etc either 953 stores as at Feb 2022, having 771 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada; 130 buybuy BABY stores in 37 states and Canada; and 52 stores in

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$Still going strong after so many hammering from the Macro level[Duh] 

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$New week new start. For those that have similar position like me (hope that don't have any if situation permits), another new week ahead.Whether the week bring bright prospects or not, do not give up in your investing journey. Much to learn, much to explore. With Tiger Annoucement of their latest version 8.0 coming, can't wait to check it out.[Wow] Market volatility sometime gives you sleepless night.... not sure about you but I do. Try to "switch-off" when necessary to re-energised for the next Market volatility. As investing needs the perseverance and determination that comes with long term view.[Sweats] Each investment will always comes with risks.Invest safety with proper understanding and do no

$Sea Ltd(SE)$With its mammoth three headed business models, namely:Shopee:e-commerce market place platform that serves many (sellers) to many (consumers) models.Garena:Leading e sports in Southeast AsiaSea Money:Digital payment and financial service provider in Southeast AsiaThe company's total losses has double up, stand at $931 million Vs $433 million last year same quarter.Though revenue grew 28.9% to $2.98 billion from $2.28 billion quarter to quarter mainly supported by e commerce division.It's gaming segments has been on declining trend, possible due to users mainly spending more time outdoor after pendamic lockdown or perhaps users are bored with existing gaming resulted in 15% quarterly active users a further 39% down in paid users.Costs has

Earning Per Share (EPS) is indicate a business profitability divided by number of outstanding shares of a common stock.Commonly reported as adjusted for extraordinary items and potential share dilution.When viewing EPS, comparing with competitors of similar nature within the same industry would be a valuable benchmark against what’s the business actual worth across a period of time.With the current state of technology, EPS ratios with trailing 12 month period is widely available with a click of a button (don't you just love technology [Sly]). EPS Formula EPS peg against PEPrice to earning ratios (PE), as the name suggest the company’s stock price divided by earnings per share. Its an indicator of how much the market willing to pay for each dollar of earnings generated by the company.A

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$No theory or classes can prepare anyone when it comes to your own stock falling rapidly.Some argue that your crazy just by holding on to it, others says what's wrong with your judgement[Surprised] In the investment game, just like any businesses... only the strongest and the smartest survive.Stay strong in the period of uncertainty. They say you only know your limits and potential when times are tough.Probably the tough times would prolong, no one knows for sure.The only thing that you are certain of is the rules of your game plan.Invest wisely my friend, as its your own hard earn money.@MillionaireTiger@

Snap’s earning call on 21 July 2022. Here’s some highlights from earnings call: Snap letter to investors with the starting note on challenges lies ahead: Changes to platform policy Increasing competition in dollar advertising No earning estimates for quarter 3 2022. Commitments from Snap: Streamlining hiring and reprioritizing company’s goals and initiative Implementing stock repurchasing program Commitments from Co-Founders, Bobby Murphy (CTO) and Evan Spiegel (CEO) at least til      1st January 2027 Stock split in the form of Dividend if Class A share price reaches $40 within next 10 years. Product Developments Advertising performance measurement solution: Privacy-preserving first-party (1P) measurement tools (Advanced Conversions AC and         

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$Looking at the market, its seems my position is better off by 4%[Doubt] Though it's a relief to know that it has improved, do note that there's much uncertainty to come.In other words don't expect the bear run is on steriod mood for long.The rule of the game is Patient and Perseverance.I'm not sure will Mr Market give sympathy and reward you handsomely.But I do know that if I do nothing and stay status quo, I'll be even worst position than I never start investing.It's comforting that some of you provide word of encouragement. I thank you all for such response.To those that unfortunately having similar (hope it's not you) position as mine, if you believe in the company and its fundamental didn't change, do sta

Guess it's time to "time" the market in order to take opportunity when the Fed hike up the rates.Whether 75 bps or 100 bps, I'll bet some stock price are rolling in sea of red.Look at those that you consider potential in your own portfolio.Buy when the price is right.Do not go all in as you can't pinpoint the lowest entry point. No one can.[Surprised] 

Having all the "bear" out from the woods...Ones alway need to consider maintaining your "stamina" to continually invest when opportunity arises.Especially your current portfolio is all sea of Red like me.In order to play any game, we need to follow the fule of the game, in this case Market will always react drastically towards any news or analysis write up particularly on certain industry or company.Make sure that your own due diligence is done covering all aspect ranging from competitiveness to long term profitability and growth. Understanding the macro economic company's operate would also beneficial in terms of anticipating how the company perform in the near term.Try not to involve your emotion with the market fluctuation.  No one able to time the market, but we can affo