Global Equity Markets 1. **Asia-Pacific**: - **Japan**: The Nikkei 225 rose 0.13%, supported by better-than-expected GDP growth (2.8% annualized in Q4 2024), driven by corporate investments and net exports . However, yen strength (USD/JPY at 152) limited gains for exporters . - **China**: Mixed performance with the Shanghai Composite down 0.21% and the HSCEI falling 0.91%, as enthusiasm over AI developments faded amid U.S.-EU tariff tensions and Ukraine risks . The Hang Seng surged 3.7% intraday, led by tech stocks like Alibaba (+8.6%) . - **Singapore**: The FSSTI Index dipped 0.1% but maintained a 2.4% YTD gain. Notable performers included Oiltek (-1% despite record profits) and Keppel DC REIT (-0.06%) .
iPhone SE4 Set to Launch: Can It Revive Sales Momentum?
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo pointed out that the iPhone SE4 is expected to ship approximately 12 million units in the first half of this year and 10 million units in the second half, slightly outperforming previous SE models, which had an annual shipment of around 20 million units. This will not only help mitigate the impact of the off-season on shipments but also promote the penetration of Apple’s smart devices. ---------------- Can iPhone SE4 help revive sales momentum? Will Apple push to $250 or pullback first?
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