【Thursday Special】Have Your Life Experiences Ignited Your Interest in Specific Stocks?

Welcome to Thursday Special!

Have your life experiences ever sparked a keen interest in certain stocks?

For example, I developed a fondness for Mexican cuisine and experienced the convenience and flavor of $Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG)$, prompting me to research if it's a worthy investment...

When starting a fitness journey led me to explore stocks in the booming fitness industry. After comparing brands like $Nike(NKE)$, $Under Armour(UA)$ and $Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$, I started keeping an eye on Lululemon's stock.

  • Maybe a specific product or service left a lasting impression on you, to the point where you felt compelled to invest in the company behind it.

  • Alternatively, your insights into a particular industry through work might have stirred your curiosity about related stocks.

  • You might have witnessed a company's steady growth firsthand, remaining a faithful customer over the years.

  • Have you ever made investment decisions based on these factors? Have they turned out to be wise choices, or have you taken away valuable lessons from them?

💭So, have your life experiences ever driven you to closely monitor specific stocks? What are the results?

We're looking forward to hearing your stories and insights!

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  • Shyon
    ·2023-08-31
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    Thanks for the Thursday special event this week. [Happy] [Happy] [Happy].
    Yes I did have such experience where I work in a semiconductor mnc and for the recent two years, a lot of my colleagues "jumped" to my neighbour company, $KLA-Tencor(KLAC)$! The situation stayed for about two years until some team almost got everyone left and joined that company in the end. The offer and compensation should be quite attractive, until I go and search the company profile. Wow, they are really very diversified and innovative in their products. After looking into their earnings release for the past quarter, I decided.... Boom... to have my first entry. The outcome turned out to be a very positive one with the share price keep shooting high. [Miser] [Miser] [Miser] Really amazing to discover a company in such way.
    Come and share your experience! @koolgal @rL @icycrystal @b1uesky @Universe宇宙 @Aqa @GoodLife99
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  • Woodys
    ·2023-09-01
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    Personally being huge into gaming it sparked my interest into the companys that make the products that I enjoyed. I started following Sony and Microsoft then noticed some articles about Nvidia and the future of gaming.
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    • WoodysReplying todimpy
      I like the way you think. Sony are also releasing a new hand held device later this year.
      2023-09-04
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    • WoodysReplying tohappygo
      Great idea, exciting times in the gaming sector.
      2023-09-04
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    • WoodysReplying towubbie
      Very true, if you can have fun while making a profit it is a very fun game.
      2023-09-04
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  • LMSunshine
    ·2023-08-31
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    I love 🍎 products especially my AWES❤️ME iPhone❣️ Really struggle with Android, tried it 2 times over many years but ended up switching back to iPhone again. It makes me want to hold 🍎 shares to suuport its AWES❤️ME products❣️
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  • Bons
    ·2023-09-01
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    at the present, I've been overwhelmed by so many bad news about recession and another accompany news such as banking crisis and so on. thus I choose a stocks that give a stable cashflow every month $JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF(JEPI)$ . it didn't offer much, but the stable monthly dividen is all that I ask for now. when things go south, a little bit of cashflow is the one who give you tiny sunlight or even rainbow to ensure that not everything has lost. it's good to keep searching for hidden gem in bullish or bearish market; however, it's also important to keep your mentality stable in the recession storm by saving a tiny little change from that $JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF(JEPI)$ dividen.
    let's join this event guys @MillionaireTiger @Viv22 @LMSunshine @KYHBKO @Tigress02 @Universe宇宙 @koolgal @kungpao @wine18 @cindyft @Xian789
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    • KYHBKO
      it will take some time before things turn bad. there is still money to be made now.
      2023-09-01
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    • BonsReplying toKYHBKO
      dry powder is a must
      2023-09-01
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    • KYHBKO
      News are news. let us continue to live well though some prudence would be wise. it is so that we have powder to buy should things go under.  keep well all.
      2023-09-01
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  • icycrystal
    ·2023-09-01
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    I like dividend stocks and defensive stocks. stocks that can withstand the test of time. take $SHENG SIONG GROUP LTD(OV8.SI)$ for example, good times or bad times, people need to eat. moreover, the company's stores are located in neighborhood which is very accessible to people bringing convenience to all walks of life. this has propelled me to invest in this stock. the company is well managed and therefore am in for the long term [smile] [smile] [smile]
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    • fizzzi
      what about gold market, i think it is the most defensive thing,
      2023-09-03
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  • zerolih
    ·2023-09-02
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    I have a strong fond towards $Microsoft(MSFT)$ because Microsoft office is irreplaceable from my daily life. From I'm studying until working, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are the default softwares I used to perform tasks.
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    • riffy
      nearly all of companied and other institutions make full use of such products
      2023-09-03
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    • snappyz
      such aggregation excel other counterpart, even dominate whole market
      2023-09-03
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  • WanEH
    ·2023-09-01
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    yes, that time I was young and I have all in and show hand all the money in 1 counter. And I did also use the margin account to leverage the fund size. haha crazy
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    • dimpy
      godlord, so courageous what you have
      2023-09-03
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    • wubbie
      be greedy while others are fearful
      2023-09-03
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  • WonderElephant
    ·2023-09-01
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    My first experience in Stocks I bought one SG, one AU, and one US stock. After 3 weeks, both my SG and AU stocks droped more than 10% and my US stock (Ford) went up! From that one experience more than 10 years ago, i only buy US stocks now
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    • glitzy
      i can hardly see posts about AU, isn't attractive
      2023-09-03
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    • mizzmo
      SG is most favorable type of stock for me🤣. perhaps i also should have a taste of AU and US
      2023-09-03
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  • Universe宇宙
    ·2023-09-01
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    My life experiences that driven me to closely monitor specific stocks? [Thinking] Oh, yes! [OMG] I remember, my first time when using $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ , I see many many green and red. Sometime, one go green, another time, they turn red. Green, red, red, green, green, red, so interesting. [Wow] Even good news also turn red. Bad news can turn green. I also don't know what I am saying! [Facepalm] So, from that moment, I start to monitor as many stocks in $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ and I have many Tigers friends, including TigerGPT that keep me going, just like my downstairs cats. [LOL] [LOL] [LOL]
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  • AsaphChoo
    ·2023-09-01
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    I’m always using the news to help me guage the investment sentiments towards any particular stock. Sentiment = Hot, then follow the trend or some say strike while the iron is still hot.[LOL]
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    • happygo
      there are many forums that have many posts mixed genious ideas with misinformation
      2023-09-03
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    • cutzi
      we share with same approcach😎
      2023-09-03
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  • Aqa
    ·2023-08-31
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    [Happy] 🍏 Of cause our life experiences ignited our interest in specific stocks! I am very sure many of us bought AAPL because we used Macintosh, iphones, iPads, iPods, iWatch, Macbook etc, etc, all are Apple’s products. My friends and I were very impressed by Apple’s products and that made us want to own a piece of the company, having confidence that it is a profitable company that will continue to be successful. Todate, AAPL is still the apple of my eye! 🍏🍏🍏😍😍😍 In fact, I would like to share that, one of the reason i joined Tiger Brokers was because Tiger offered to gift me one Apple share!! I appreciate it very much and am still very happy with it!🤭🤭🤭 Thanks @MillionaireTiger Thanks to my 🐯 friend for tag @Shyon
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  • Alubin
    ·2023-09-02
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    Wanted and super interested in buying property for investment but due to circumstances it is hard for me. So started looking into reits instead
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    • snappyz
      the difficult whick nearly up to your way of investment
      2023-09-03
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    • twiddly
      propert's stock is not worthy of holding now
      2023-09-03
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  • koolgal
    ·2023-09-01
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    🌟🌟🌟Keeping fit is my absolute favourite past time and my favourite gymwear is Nike.  I love its  motto, Just Do It!  It encapsulates Action, Getting Things Done!  No time to waste.  $Nike(NKE)$  is also the world's largest sports company and its shoes, sportswear are worn by the best athletes in the world. 

    Nike's share price has been on a roller coaster ride.  It is down 14% year todate.  However Nike still ticks all the hallmarks of quality stock.  It has a wide brand moat, is profitable and has a rock solid balance sheet.  Its latest full year revenue was USD 51.2 billion, up 10% compared to previous year.   Analysts are also bullish on Nike with a Buy rating, Target price of 130.00, an upside potential of 30%.

    Nike also pays a dividend yield of 1.34%.  I am bullish on Nike and believe that this is a great stock to buy and hold long term.  Come on Nike, Just Do It! 🌈

    @MillionaireTiger  

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  • KBWSG
    ·2023-09-01
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    $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ did not ignite me. the product is a safety concern. a time bomb waiting to be ignited.  [Cool] @koolgal  @LMSunshine
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    • glowzi
      the safety questions about TSAL could be improve after several iterations
      2023-09-03
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    • wimpy
      time bomb! how frightful it is.
      2023-09-03
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  • ECLC
    ·2023-09-01
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    Remember growing up with Post Office Savings Bank (POSB was subsequently acquired by DBS) which has very good national campaigns to help cultivate saving habits from young age and then save-as-you-earn. Nice to have some savings as source of fund for various investment options and lately into stocks with Tiger brokers. Look forward to continue trade and invest in strong banks like $DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD(D05.SI)$ , $OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORP(O39.SI)$ and $UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED(U11.SI)$ which are really good stocks with proven track record of reliable dividend payout to save more for retirement.
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  • icycrystal
    ·2023-09-01
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  • Bonta
    ·2023-08-31
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    Being in sg construction sector makes me sensitive to construction industry. There has been a strong ramp up in hdb bto projects as sg govt is trying to cool housing prices by increasing housing supply.


    There is going to be a flood of hdb btos that are coming out and there will be severe shortage of workers. By extension, worker accomodation will also be in severe shortage. Govt agencies are taking action to reduce the worker dorm shortage, but its likely going to be insufficient.


    This puts $CENTURION CORPORATION LIMITED(OU8.SI)$ at an advantage as their worker dorms will be in high demand.


    I had foreseen the shortage in advance and bought centurion shares.


    With the shortage of dorms, centurion will be able to increase the profit margins of their dorms. Lets see how it plays out.
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  • SanL
    ·2023-08-31
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    When i first started looking into luxury goods online, the company that came into my mind was Farfetch (NYSE: FTCH). When i further exploring on the luxury fashion insustry, Mytheresa (NYSE: MYTE) and The RealReal (NYSE: REAL) came into picture. I was in favor of Farfetch but it gave me a headwind when its quarter 2 result turned out to be disappointed and lead a drop of at least 25% of it share price. However, i will still hold and monitor the share as i have been following its news for the past 1 year, i still see potential in it.
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  • VonCat
    ·2023-09-01
    Enjoy drinking coffee at Starbucks or for gathering with friends, so this gains my interest in the Starbucks stock
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    • wimpy
      it is interesting thing, every choice set off another new start
      2023-09-03
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    • gleezy
      Starbuck tops the most benefitable stock for my friend, he said that this stock has a power to keep people lucky
      2023-09-03
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  • JinHan
    ·2023-09-01
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    $DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD(D05.SI)$’ journey is punctuated by impressive yield and robust performance. Its dividend track record over the years underscores its stability and commitment to shareholders. As an investor, I find reassurance in this consistent yield, which enhances the appeal of DBS as a long-term holding.


    The bank’s share performance further bolsters its position as a sound investment choice. Its trajectory over time reflects the underlying strength and resilience of the institution. Such performance is a testament to the bank’s management and strategic decisions.


    In my case, my investment in DBS Holdings aligns with my retirement strategy. Holding shares in my CPF SRS account, I’m strategically positioning myself for the future. The dividends generated from DBS Holdings serve a dual purpose – not only do they provide a steady income stream, but they’re also channeled into investments like the S&P 500 ETF, such as VOO.
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