Social•Feb 20, 2026
SCOTUS Overturns Trump Tariffs, Global Markets Surge
Trump Tariffs (most of them, not all) struck down by SCOTUS. Immediate reaction on stocks: •US higher (Mag7 up led by GOOGL +4%). •Europe higher: London, Paris, Amsterdam at ATH. •Asia likely positive, but on the contrary the front loadings ie driving exports to record highs could slow. So what’s next … impose “back up” plan or refund the tariffs or wage war on some country?
By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Protecting Domestic EVs Requires Tariffs or Local Content Rules
Very good Rhodium piece on the cost advantage of Chinese EVs: “In practice, countries seeking to protect domestic industries have two broad options. One is to impose very high tariffs that account not only for subsidies but also for structural...
By Michael Pettis
Social•Feb 19, 2026
South Korea, Turkey, Thailand Lead YTD Market Gains
Best performing stock markets in the world (local currency) year-to-date. 1. S Korea +34.7% 2. Turkey +24.1% 3. Thailand +18.6% In Asia only Indonesia, India negative. Malaysia is up only 4.3%.
By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Social•Feb 19, 2026
FPIs Add ₹14,000 Cr Equity in February
FPIs have finally started some buying, it looks like - in equity, they've added about 14,000 cr. in Feb this far: https://t.co/6Ag6kWbKnh
By Deepak Shenoy
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Nikkei Rises; Buy Nikkei ETF Amid FX Risks
Nikkei +0.71%; real estate, banks, textiles led; VIX-Nikkei 27.89. Leaders: Yokohama Rubber, Omron. Risks: FX (USD/JPY 155.11), commodity shocks. Trade: buy Nikkei ETF. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Social•Feb 19, 2026
TCS Likely to Meet Lower Targets Despite Chart Decline
TCS will still achieve my lower targets I think - the chart is already wrecked - targets given by Indiacharts Research
By Rohit Srivastava
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Korea's Index Slides Below Historical Average After 150% Surge
It’s wild how Korea’s stock index is trading below its historical average following a nearly 150% price rally https://t.co/TyCTVuO5pW
By David Ingles
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Japan Deep‑Value Activism: Why Now Is the Time
It was great to join @alxlowen and Dale Gillham of @Wealthwithin in the studio in Melbourne recently to discuss Senjin Capital’s Japan-focused deep value shareholder activist investment strategy for the The ALx Report and Talking Wealth. Dale brings a wealth...
By Jamie Halse
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Korean Reforms Spark Value Ups, Awaiting IBKR Access
I initially thought the Korean reforms would be ineffective. But on the ground, I’m seeing many companies come up with highly positive value up plans. And valuations remain a fraction of those in Japan. Once IBKR opens access, the focus...
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 18, 2026
China Delays Auto Sales Data, Signaling Weakening Market
The Economist: “Last month the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, another state-backed trade group, appears to have deferred the publication of its weekly sales data—a sure sign of growing anxiety over weakening numbers.” https://t.co/feytAJBiP2
By Jonathan Cheng
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Tencent’s Tesla, DBS Deals Redefine Its Investment Narrative
Did Tencent’s New DBS and Tesla Tie-Ups Just Shift Tencent Holdings' Investment Narrative? ...deepened partnership with Tesla to embed WeChat-based services into in-car systems, moves show Tencent extending fintech and digital services reach.... https://t.co/6YRPhuqdKi
By Paul Triolo
Social•Feb 15, 2026
New CEO Drives 34.5% Revenue Surge at Casio
New post just published: on Casio (6952 JP) - New CEO Shin Takano has revamped the organization - Latest quarter timepieces revenues +34.5% YoY - EV/Sales of 1.0x https://t.co/iB9kX6Gzcb
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 14, 2026
Nifty May Plunge to 19k Amid Global Macro Risks
The Nifty Can Crash to 19000 due to Global Macros - Prepare Now - Hindi ... https://t.co/gKdPPrx6C6 via @YouTube The video discussed the current market setup, IT sector view, which sectors are the weakest. Why we got here and where...
By Rohit Srivastava
Social•Feb 14, 2026
Slowing Indian Software Growth Threatens Earnings and Valuations
Such a long post for a simple point - IT is here to stay - I agree But if software revenue growth, especially in India, drops from 9% p/a to 3% p/a, earnings growth goes to zero, and we are paying...
By Rohit Srivastava
Social•Feb 14, 2026
Provincial Revenues Forecast 2‑3% Growth, Lagging Economy
1/4 SCMP: "Major provinces are budgeting for 2 to 3 per cent growth this year in general public operating revenue, broadly in line with last year but below broader economic growth targets, Fitch Ratings said in a research note." https://t.co/HwyAPw042O
By Michael Pettis