Challenges of holding online harrassers accountable
A study from SG Her Empowerment (SHE) highlights a critical challenge in addressing online harassment: the difficulty of holding perpetrators accountable when they hide behind anonymous accounts. The research, based on interviews with 25 victims aged 18-45, reveals...
Debt management strategies from financial experts
Taking Control of Spending: Experts emphasize that awareness is the first step. Marguerita Cheng, a certified financial planner, suggests building money rituals to practice financial self-care and break mindless spending habits. Matt Lattman from Discover recommends...
Cantor Fitzgerald bullish on Microsoft’s AI potential
Cantor's Current Position Cantor Fitzgerald maintains an Overweight rating on Microsoft, with a $512 price target, representing significant upside potential from current trading levels of around $450. Key Reasons for Bullishness Agentic AI Leadership: Cantor believes...
US restricts sale of chip design software to China
The move affects major EDA software companies, including Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens EDA, which provide essential software for designing semiconductors. The market reaction was immediate and severe - Cadence shares fell 10.7% and Synopsys dropped 9.6% following the...
Singapore educates retail investors on REITS
Key Educational Initiative The Securities Investors Association (Singapore) has launched a six-month educational program comprising 10 sessions, during which retail investors can learn from research analysts, trading representatives, and REIT managers. What's...
Bank customers face increasing financial vulnerablity
A study highlights several key indicators of this deteriorating financial health: More customers are struggling to pay bills on time Inability to cover six months of living expenses Worsening credit conditions However, this crisis is creating a demand for banking...
Divergent AI strategies: China vs US
The Core Divergence The key insight is that while America focuses on achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) as quickly as possible, viewing it almost like a nuclear arms race where the first-mover advantage could be decisive, China is pursuing what might be...
Trump’s administration ban on foreign students
Current Status A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's ban on Harvard University enrolling international students, providing immediate relief after Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the action. The temporary restraining order...
Cautious crypto adoption in US banking
Regulatory Momentum: The Trump administration has created a more crypto-friendly environment, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency allowing banks to engage in custody services and activities related to stablecoins. At the same time, the SEC has removed...
Singapore business confidence plummets in 2025
This Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey paints a concerning picture of Singapore's business sentiment in early 2025. The data shows a significant deterioration in confidence, with 40% of businesses now expecting the economy to worsen over the next 12 months,...