Singapore’s shophouses, those ornate and colorful colonial-era buildings that line the streets of some old neighborhoods, are not just bricks and mortar. They are pieces of history that date back to the 1840s and are now under a government conservation program. The intricate moldings and design elements found in these shophouses are irreplaceable, making them
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Over the past weekend, Disney and Pixar made a significant impact on the box office with the release of “Inside Out 2.” The film debuted with an impressive $155 million domestically, marking it as the second-highest theatrical opening for an animated film. This success comes after Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” was the first film since to
Michael Saylor, the chairman and cofounder of MicroStrategy, has recently urged the crypto community to “Learn to think in Bitcoin.” This call comes at a time when the crypto market seems to be in a state of tranquility, with Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies showing minimal movement. Despite a slight rebound from its recent dip,
Hong Kong, according to the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Director Paul Hui, is strategically positioned to leverage both global and Chinese advantages. This unique positioning allows the region to explore various developmental areas that can drive economic growth and attract investors worldwide. Hui has highlighted key areas that Hong Kong authorities could focus
Peter Brandt, a seasoned trader in the cryptocurrency space, recently shared a thought-provoking video on his personal X account. The video highlighted the most recent BTC Prague event where Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, delved into the importance of understanding the proof-of-work concept and the decentralized peer-to-peer network that Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned. Jack Mallers provided
Renowned investor Warren Buffett has not shied away from criticizing the speculative behavior that has become increasingly prevalent in the stock market. During the GameStop mania of 2021, Buffett likened the stock market to a gambling parlor for retail investors, fueled by the encouragement of investment banks and brokerages. He emphasized the excessive use of
Chinese companies have historically focused on their domestic market, with a relatively low percentage of revenue coming from overseas. According to HSBC analysts, only 11.7% of total revenue for mainland China-listed companies came from outside the country last year. This number dropped even further to 10.3% when looking specifically at the largest companies listed in
When it comes to finding attractive dividend stocks, investors often turn to Wall Street analysts for guidance. One such dividend pick recommended by analysts is consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark (KMB). With popular brands like Huggies and Kleenex under its belt, Kimberly-Clark is known as a dividend king, having raised its dividends for at least 50
The looming wave of maturing commercial real estate loans poses a significant threat to investors, with many financial institutions facing the risk of default. While investors have been using metrics such as avoiding bank stocks with high concentrations of commercial real estate (CRE) exposure to protect themselves from this risk, there are flaws in this
In the midst of a downturn in the Ethereum market, whales holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH tokens are making significant moves to accumulate more assets. These prominent investors have purchased over 700,000 tokens in the past three weeks, injecting a substantial $2.45 billion into the Ethereum market. Despite the current market conditions, these whales