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The recent downturn in Asian semiconductor stocks is not indicative of a decline in the artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle, but rather reflects investors re-evaluating high earnings expectations. This is according to Patrick Ho, Chief Investment…
Singapore has taken over from Indonesia as the leading stock market in Southeast Asia. This shift has come as Indonesia’s market capitalization has dropped dramatically due to an uncertain future outlook. From its peak in January, the total market…
Historically, US equities have demonstrated strong performance following significant conflicts. However, DBS asserts that the current Middle East conflict may not follow this trend, warning investors against complacency in this situation. The Ongoing Conflict…
The VN-Index of Vietnam, which is the country’s benchmark index, experienced a decline for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday. This represents the most extended losing streak since 2018’s final quarter. The VN-Index wrapped up the session at…
The Vietnam stock market began the year on a high note, setting two new historic peaks within the first two trading sessions. The VN-Index, Vietnam’s benchmark stock index, closed at a record-breaking 1,788 points on Monday and escalated a further 1.56% to a…
Concern is mounting over potential insider trading at Coupang, following the sale of company stock by two senior executives occurring after a massive data breach and before its public acknowledgment. Executives Sell Shares After Data Breach On November 10,…
Japanese lifestyle company Human Made has successfully been registered on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, indicating a significant development in the firm’s expansion strategies both locally and internationally. Company Overview Human Made was…
On Tuesday, Vietnam’s leading VN-Index experienced a significant increase, soaring by 2.16% to reach 1,654.98 points, marking the largest surge since October 6. This remarkable growth allowed the index to close approximately 35 points higher, a notable…
Elon Musk is making headlines with a staggering net worth of $409 billion, as reported by Forbes. Meanwhile, Melinda French Gates, co-founder of the Gates Foundation and former wife of Bill Gates, is right behind Musk, projected to become the world’s…
Vietnam Stock Exchange, which operates the country’s two main bourses, saw profit dropping 8% to VND1.92 trillion ($75 million) last year, its first decline since establishment. The operator of Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange and Hanoi Stock Exchange saw revenue…
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.40% to 1,274.77 points Monday. The index closed 5.14 points lower after dropping 21.60 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange decreased by 22% to VND22.990 trillion (US$903.2 million). The…
Thai Son Investment Solutions Jsc has been fined VND870 million (US$37,100) for selling and buying back a stock in October last year without disclosing the information. The State Securities Commission of Vietnam announced the fine recently and prohibited the…
After a record year for IPOs in 2021, the market for initial public offerings (IPO) cooled significantly this year. Yet Switzerland has been able to buck the trend. The Swiss stock exchange listed more companies than London and Amsterdam this year, while a…
The stock settlement cycle is set to be shortened by four hours, enabling investors to receive their share or money on the second morning after a transaction. Thus, from August 29, they will get them at 11-11:30 a.m on the second day (T+2) instead of the…
Vietnam’s stock and corporate bond markets are heavily affected by rumors and sophisticated manipulation, which pose the need for more transparent and thorough regulations, a minister has said. Many tickers have been pushed up to new peaks without improvement…
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.16 percent to 1290.01 points Monday with a double-digit surge in trade as blue chip stocks climbed to the highest in weeks. The index closed two points higher after losing nearly one point on Friday. Trading on the Ho Chi…
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