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There is nothing wrong with chasing some of the stocks that are hot right now, but a good portfolio must include a fair amount of good blue-chip stocks to get a stable foundation. Blue-chip stocks are companies that are clear leaders in various industries and sectors, with a solid position, if not an absolute competitive advantage.Because blue-chip stocks are almost all large-cap companies, they are generally valued at more than $10 billion. Blue-chip stocks are also in good financial, whether it's stock performance, revenue or profitability.In addition to these, they also have a good reputation, built on the quality of products and investors' confidence in the company's mission and management. Using Portfolio Grader, here are some great blue-chip stocks that investors can focus on in the

Since early August this year when the S&P 500 peaked around 4,600 points, the U.S. 10 Year Treasury yield has increased from below 4.0% to around 4.8%. US 10 Year Treasury Yield Obviously with the U.S. 10 Year at record levels last seen in August 2007, the markets freaked out lately whenever inflation data came in hotter than expected that enforced the rhetoric that the Federal Reserve will hike one more time in 2023. The last time the U.S. 10 Year Treasury topped 4.5% was in August 2007 Equity valuations are usually compared with a risk-free rate, where most analysts peg it to the U.S. 10 Year Treasury yield. Yield Curve Un-Inversion Taking Place T10Y2Y The chart above shows the U.S. 10-year minus the U.S. 2-year, which currently sits at minus 30 basis points. Compared to early July,

On the evening of October 6, Haitong International announced that the offeror, Haitong International Holdings Co., Ltd., will privatize the company through an agreement arrangement in accordance with Article 99 of the Company Law after the prerequisites are met. For the privatization of Haitong International, the cash for each canceled planned share is HK$1.52, which is a premium of approximately 114% to the latest closing price. I placed a 6000 shares limit order, 1.21HK$, 80% of offered price. I bet the privatization process would be successful. The current P/B at 0.71HK$ = 0.26, so the offered price is still around 0.5 P/B, reasonable bargain. $HAITONG INT'L(00665)$

58% gain from taking calls and puts within 60 mins from open on Thursday. Day trading can be rewarding if we manage our risk and keep our position sizing in check. ⚠️ Trading tips: Looking at QQQ calls above 359.3 and puts below 357.59 on Friday. Let’s trade the NFP news and keep it green to enjoy the weekend! Get ready for action after much consolidation Among the data investors will scrutinize are the non-farm payrolls (NFPs), which serve as an indicator of the rate of new job creation during the month. This data point, along with inflation, holds significant sway over the Federal Reserve’s decision-making process on interest rates. Investors are anticipating a decline in NFPs from 187,000 in August to 170,000 in September. Such a figure would represent a softening from the prevailing tr

COE prices for bigger cars and the Open category reached new highs for the third tender in a row, with the premium for an Open COE rising to $137,000.image from motoristFamilies with yound children face higher COE burdens?Soaring Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums presents a challenging dilemma for many families. The high COE prices are unlikely to decrease significantly in the near future. This reality forces individuals and families to make tough decisions about their finances, lifestyle choices, and future plans.Public transportation might be accessible and affordable, but there are instances, especially for families with young children, where having a car is seen as a necessity due to the convenience it offers. How will the soaring transportation fees affect society?The im

From Surprises to Selloffs Oil futures $WTI Crude Oil - main 2311(CLmain)$ have been on a rollercoaster ride lately, with prices experiencing significant fluctuations. The recent 2% drop in crude oil prices follows a 6% plunge from the previous session, which marked the most substantial decline in a year. This downturn can be attributed to the disappointment stemming from the OPEC+ meeting, where many anticipated new announcements regarding production cuts. While some oil bears closed their positions for profit and new buyers sought bargains below $90 per barrel, the market remained turbulent. Daily Chart New York-traded West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at $82.31 per barrel, hitting its lowest point in five weeks, while London-trade