This isn't a full-blown market correction , but rather a short-term shakeout driven by profit-taking and sector shifts—similar to the minor dips seen earlier in the year that quickly resolved into rebounds. Fundamentals remain supportive: steady consumer spending, improving corporate earnings, and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month are poised to reignite momentum into 2026. Sentiment indicators also flash contrarian buy signals, with volatility presenting opportunities rather than alarm bells.For long-term investors, this dip qualifies as a prime time to add positions, particularly in quality growth names like those in tech or the Magnificent Seven, which have led the year's gains but are now trading at modest discounts. Historically, S&P 500 corrections  have d

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As of December 2025, Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX is gearing up for what could be the most ambitious initial public offering (IPO) in history, targeting mid-to-late 2026 with a valuation potentially soaring to $1.5 trillion. This comes on the heels of a recent secondary share sale that already pegged the company at around $800 billion, fueled by explosive growth in its Starlink satellite internet division and Starship rocket program.  With projected revenues climbing from $15 billion in 2025 to $22-24 billion in 2026—largely driven by Starlink subscriptions—the IPO could raise over $30 billion to bankroll Musk's visions of Mars colonization, orbital data centers, and AI infrastructure in space. For investors, the question is tantalizing: Does this represent a once-in-a-lifetime

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With the US Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates, Singapore Real Estate Investment Trusts (S-REITs), long under pressure, are showing signs of a compelling turnaround. The anticipated drop in borrowing costs and a renewed "yield hunt" make S-REITs an increasingly attractive proposition for income-focused investors.   The high-interest-rate environment of the past few years has been a significant headwind for S-REITs. Their heavy reliance on debt to finance acquisitions and operations meant rising borrowing costs squeezed margins and led to declines in Distribution Per Unit (DPU) for many. The Triple Tailwind from Rate Cuts The impending rate cuts create a powerful three-pronged tailwind for S-REITs:   Lower Borrowing Costs: This is the most direct and impactful

With 2025 drawing to a close, several structural trends appear significantly underpriced relative to their long-term fundamentals. Below are four areas that, in my view, remain attractive despite recent market rotation. Uranium and the Next Phase of Nuclear Deployment Major hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Google) have signed power purchase agreements for new nuclear generation, while governments in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe have reaffirmed nuclear as a core component of net-zero strategies. Small modular reactor (SMR) projects are moving from demonstration to firm orders. Spot uranium remains around $80/lb, yet the incentive price for new primary supply is widely estimated at $90–$110/lb. Leading producers with low-cost, permitted assets include Cameco (CCJ), Uranium Energy Corp (U

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The AI arms race is driving an unprecedented need for capital to construct vast data centers, acquire specialized hardware (like GPUs), and secure cloud resources. This has led to a record-breaking debt binge among the largest players.   Scale of Borrowing: Major technology firms exposed to AI—such as Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle—have collectively issued tens of billions of dollars in new investment-grade bonds in recent months. Forecasts suggest these companies may need to issue up to $1.5 trillion in bonds over the next five years, with over $300 billion in a single year (e.g., 2026), an amount that is more than half of what the U.S. Treasury typically issues annually.   Case Study: Oracle: Oracle, in particular, has garnered scrutiny. Its aggressive

Options are often seen as purely speculative tools, but they can be a powerful component of individual portfolio management, offering a way to generate consistent income through the collection of premiums. By strategically selling (writing) options, you can earn cash flow that can be used to rebalance your portfolio, offset other investment costs, or simply serve as an additional source of return.   This article explores how individual investors can utilize two of the most popular and relatively conservative options strategies—the Covered Call and the Cash-Secured Put—to earn premium and enhance their portfolio management.  The Power of Premium Income When you sell (write) an option, you receive a non-refundable amount of money called the premium from the buyer. This premium

Head and Shoulders (H&S) TopLeft shoulder → Head (highest high) → Right shoulder (lower high) Neckline: support line connecting the lows of the two shoulders Trigger: Break and close below neckline Target: Height of head to neckline subtracted from breakdown point Volume clue: Usually expands on breakdown, weaker on right shoulder Double Top (“M” shape)Two roughly equal highs with a trough in between Neckline = support at the trough low Confirmation: Close below neckline Target: Height from peaks to neckline projected down Highest-Probability Bearish Setups (in order)Head & Shoulders at major resistance with volume confirmation + RSI divergence Evening Star at resistance on high volume Double Top with neckline break on expanding volume Bearish Engulfing on weekly chart

Selling (or "writing") put options is a popular strategy used by investors who seek to earn premium income while simultaneously being willing to buy a stock at a lower, predetermined price. This approach can be a powerful tool for conservative, value-oriented investors. What is a Put Option? A put option contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell 100 shares of the underlying stock to the seller (writer) of the option at a specific price (strike price) on or before a specific date (expiration date). As the seller of the put option, you take on the obligation to buy those 100 shares if the buyer chooses to exercise their right.  The Mechanism of Earning Premium When you sell a put option, you immediately receive a payment from the buyer. This payment is called t

While Ives includes Palantir in his "AI 30," my top individual pick, prioritizing pure-play enterprise monetization and untapped government market leverage, would be Palantir Technologies (PLTR).Palantir has the highest potential growth curve tied to the moment enterprises actually integrate AI into their core operations. It is the specialist designed for this exact inflection point.

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The MicroStrategy Thesis: A Leveraged Bet on Bitcoin’s Future MicroStrategy (MSTR) has successfully recast its identity under Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, shifting its primary business from enterprise analytics software to becoming the world's largest publicly-traded corporate holder of Bitcoin. This strategic move, beginning in 2020, has fundamentally changed the company's risk profile and its potential for growth, tying its fate almost entirely to the volatile price of Bitcoin. 1. The Strategy: Bitcoin as the Treasury Reserve MSTR's investment thesis is straightforward but aggressive: to acquire and hold Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, believing its long-term appreciation will significantly outperform holding traditional fiat currency or other assets. Massive Holding

Yes, a strong case can be made that gold and silver have more room to grow despite reaching all-time highs. While the metals are experiencing a period of volatility following their record runs, many analysts and major financial institutions anticipate continued upside driven by structural economic and geopolitical factors. The Bullish Case for Precious Metals The recent surge in gold and silver prices has been fueled by a mix of traditional and modern market dynamics. The outlook remains positive due to persistent safe-haven demand, supportive monetary policy shifts, and silver's growing role in industrial technology. 1. The Power of Safe-Haven Demand The primary driver for gold's and, to an extent, silver's rally is their safe-haven status during periods of global uncertainty.  * Geo

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Michael Burry, the legendary contrarian immortalized in The Big Short, is at it again. This time he’s targeting three of the market’s most celebrated names: Tesla, Nvidia, and Palantir. Recent filings show massive bearish put positions on Nvidia and Palantir, while Burry has publicly called Tesla “ridiculously overvalued” and taken aim at its relentless shareholder dilution.The question now splitting Wall Street: Is this the beginning of a painful unwind in the AI trade, or just another head-fake from a famously early (and sometimes wrong) bear? Burry’s Core ArgumentsTesla: Trades on “fantasy,” with annual dilution around 3.6% from stock-based compensation and no meaningful buybacks. Any new mega-compensation package for Elon Musk would only make it worse. Nvidia & Palantir: Sky-high m

Historical Performance: More Gift Than GrinchSince 1950, the S&P 500 has posted positive returns during this seven-day window about 79% of the time, with an average gain of 1.3%. That's significantly better than the typical seven-day return of 0.3% (positive 58% of the time). However, it's not foolproof—2024 bucked the trend with a -2.4% drop in December overall, marking a rare "reverse Santa" where the index fell every trading day from Christmas to New Year's.For broader context:Full December: Historically the strongest month for stocks, averaging +1.5% since 1950. Post-Rally Indicator: A failed Santa rally often signals a weak January (and sometimes the full year), as per Hirsch's adage: "If Santa should fail to call, bears may come to Broad and Wall." Conversely, a strong one has p

The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just hype; it's a paradigm shift. We're past the early-adopter phase and deep into the infrastructure and application build-out phase. For investors, the question isn't whether to participate, but how. The real winners are those who are either providing the foundational backbone (the enablers) or those integrating AI at scale to fundamentally transform their profitability and customer experience (the hyperscalers and application leaders). Here is a dive into the top 10 companies positioned to capitalize most effectively on this technology wave, complete with a snapshot of how AI is impacting their recent financial results. Part I: The Enablers (The Picks and Shovels) These companies sell the essential hardware and infrastructure that makes