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HK Court Issues Global Injunction Over Insider Trading
SocialFeb 24, 2026

HK Court Issues Global Injunction Over Insider Trading

The Court of First Instance of Hong Kong has granted the Securities and Futures Commission a worldwide interim injunction order in legal proceedings against Mr Chan Ching Wa, a former staff of the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited (HKEX),...

By Buschy HK
China Bans Japanese Firms, Escalating Trade War over Taiwan Comment
SocialFeb 24, 2026

China Bans Japanese Firms, Escalating Trade War over Taiwan Comment

China Hits Japanese Firms With Export Bans—Move marks another escalation in economic campaign against Japan over prime minister’s Taiwan comment @wsj_douglasj https://t.co/KP8DkI7RD5 https://t.co/KP8DkI7RD5

By Jonathan Cheng
China’s Lunar New Year Spending Modestly up Amid Stimulus
SocialFeb 24, 2026

China’s Lunar New Year Spending Modestly up Amid Stimulus

SCMP: "Consumer spending during China’s Lunar New Year rose modestly this year, according to early official data, as authorities extended the holiday and stepped up stimulus measures to support domestic demand." https://t.co/d5LzFaVd4V via @scmpnews

By Michael Pettis
US Needs Domestic EV Demand to Counter China’s Rare‑earth Dominance
SocialFeb 24, 2026

US Needs Domestic EV Demand to Counter China’s Rare‑earth Dominance

.@dunne_insights: “China controls roughly 70 percent of rare earth mining and over 90 percent of processing capacity. Without a thriving domestic EV industry creating sustained demand, America lacks the economic incentive to build the…supply chains.” https://t.co/hU5loovdzh

By Jonathan Cheng
China’s Top Solar Firms Slash One‑third Staff Amid Losses
SocialFeb 24, 2026

China’s Top Solar Firms Slash One‑third Staff Amid Losses

1/7 Reuters: "China's biggest solar firms shed nearly one-third of their workforces last year, company filings show, as one of the industries hand-picked by Beijing to drive economic growth grapples with falling prices and steep losses." https://t.co/BDS9UWJaXO

By Michael Pettis
TICO Faces 99.5% Owned Toyota Tender
SocialFeb 24, 2026

TICO Faces 99.5% Owned Toyota Tender

I've been a bit quiet on here for a while. I'm still busy over at @smartkarma. Over the weekend I published two pieces on TICO (Toyota Industries Co (6201 JP)) which is currently undergoing a Tender Offer by Toyota Asset...

By Travis Lundy
POS Malaysia Teeters on Insolvency After Nine Years Loss
SocialFeb 23, 2026

POS Malaysia Teeters on Insolvency After Nine Years Loss

POS Malaysia “Survival Before Recovery”. •Another Net loss RM209m FY25 •9 tahun berturut rugi. It’s a structural earnings problem, reflecting business model under sustained pressure. •Accum losses driven reserves to deeply negative ~RM1 bil •Net Asset per share only 11sen. Balance sheet now thinly...

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Avoid IDFC and UPL; Lower Circuits Signal Further Drops
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Avoid IDFC and UPL; Lower Circuits Signal Further Drops

🚨 2 Biggest Accident of the day 🚨 Hit Lower circuit in 2 stocks 🔻 1) IDFC first bank Ltd. (-16%) Down 2) UPL Ltd. (-14%) Down - IDFC first bank stock hit lower circuit due to fraud case of ₹590 Cr. -...

By Champ Trader
AI Won’t Kill SaaS; Japan’s Fallout Reveals Opportunity
SocialFeb 23, 2026

AI Won’t Kill SaaS; Japan’s Fallout Reveals Opportunity

1/ The market is convinced that AI will kill SaaS. That seems overly simplistic. There's been carnage in Japan's SaaS sector, with babies clearly thrown out of the bathwater. That could signal opportunity. https://t.co/cmwPpqWG59

By Michael Fritzell
China’s Overlapping Industries Amplify Industrial Policy Impact
SocialFeb 23, 2026

China’s Overlapping Industries Amplify Industrial Policy Impact

Kyle Chan: "China’s strength across multiple overlapping industries creates a compounding effect for its industrial policy efforts." https://t.co/1Z2o8dcRWq

By Michael Pettis
Deep‑value Japanese Small Caps Present Top Equity Opportunities
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Deep‑value Japanese Small Caps Present Top Equity Opportunities

Where are the best opportunities in Japanese equities? I sat down recently with Isabella Foley of @ForagerFunds to discuss this and other topics. Bella covers global equities for Forager Funds Management's global fund, focusing on small & mid caps, with...

By Jamie Halse
Markets Punish India for Defying US, History Shows
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Markets Punish India for Defying US, History Shows

The Gift Nifty fools think India will get some special deal You try to dishonor a deal with the US and see what happens. That will surely get you the lower circuit in Gift futures overnight. The stupidity of markets. I am not saying...

By Rohit Srivastava
Mixed Q4 Earnings Split Sentiment; Banks Key for Outlook
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Mixed Q4 Earnings Split Sentiment; Banks Key for Outlook

Minggu ini investors will be swamped with Q4 2025 earnings syarikat Bursa. Sehingga ini hanya 8 syarikat besar (>RM10b mkt cap) yg umum, due to CNY. •CDB - Below Estimate. Stock Down •Maxis - Above. Up •99 SM - Within....

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Hour Glass Valued at 9.4x P/E Amid Watch Market Rebound
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Hour Glass Valued at 9.4x P/E Amid Watch Market Rebound

New post just published: on Singapore-listed watch retailer The Hour Glass (HG SP). Swiss watch exports to Switzerland are now growing again, and second-hand market Rolex prices are rising in an almost upwards line. It trades at 9.4x P/E on...

By Michael Fritzell
Prioritize Understanding Over Constant Market Openings
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Prioritize Understanding Over Constant Market Openings

We should stop asking for stock markets to be open for every economic announcement so that traders can hedge their risks. Imagine if our market was open when these new tariffs were announced and old ones scapped- 12 hours later people...

By Samir Arora
China’s Growth Needs Domestic Consumption, Not Exports
SocialFeb 21, 2026

China’s Growth Needs Domestic Consumption, Not Exports

China’s economy has held up remarkably well against shocks like U.S. tariffs but continued resilience will need consumption to drive growth, rather than external demand, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. @Tracyyyqu https://t.co/7pUUCZaEr2

By Jonathan Cheng
Trade Wins Spark Brief Nifty Surge, Not Sustained Gains
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Trade Wins Spark Brief Nifty Surge, Not Sustained Gains

When Trade Deal Announced. Nifty jumped 1100-1200 points📈 and within few minutes 500-600 points gone. And within 1 week almost down to the previous level.. So, don't be so excited after this US Supreme Court Decision. 📊 Gift Nifty only...

By Yogesh Mantri
SCOTUS Overturns Trump Tariffs, Global Markets Surge
SocialFeb 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...

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Protecting Domestic EVs Requires Tariffs or Local Content Rules
SocialFeb 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
Korean Stocks Nearing March with Almost No Down Days
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Korean Stocks Nearing March with Almost No Down Days

It's almost March and Korean stocks have barely had any down days all year, lol. Crazy https://t.co/5E1xp4S5XL

By David Ingles
Rising VIX with Nifty Fuels Call Momentum, Not Trap
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Rising VIX with Nifty Fuels Call Momentum, Not Trap

VIX at 14.4, up 7%. Not panic… but volatility is waking up. Now it’s simple. >> If Nifty pushes into the liquidity zone and sustains, while VIX stays firm or rises… that’s real fuel. Calls can expand properly. >> But if price goes...

By Anupam Dutta
Takaichi Warns of Japan’s Domestic Investment Shortfall
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Takaichi Warns of Japan’s Domestic Investment Shortfall

*TAKAICHI:THERE IS A DEARTH OF DOMESTIC INVESTMENT IN JAPAN Takaichi dropping truth bombs. Starts of with the biggest

By Japan Deep Value
US‑trained Chinese Firms Dominate Memory Supercycle
SocialFeb 20, 2026

US‑trained Chinese Firms Dominate Memory Supercycle

Chinese memory firms GigaDevice Semiconductor and Montage Technology have emerged as new heavyweights in the domestic semiconductor industry, as these companies founded by US-returned Chinese engineers capitalise on the global memory supercycle. https://t.co/Vn4nQD1BYc

By Paul Triolo
15% Margin Add‑On Hits 18 High‑Concentration F&O Stocks
SocialFeb 20, 2026

15% Margin Add‑On Hits 18 High‑Concentration F&O Stocks

Exchange levies 15% add-on exposure margin on 18 high concentration F&O names from Feb 25 (announced yesterday) Stocks that might see some pressure due to increased margins - ABCAP, ARBP, BANDHAN, CCRI, CROMPTON, GNP, IDEA, JSW, LICHF, NBCC, NMDC, PATANJALI, RBL...

By Yogesh Mantri
South Korea, Turkey, Thailand Lead YTD Market Gains
SocialFeb 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
Top Two Sectors and Their Leading Ten Stocks
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Top Two Sectors and Their Leading Ten Stocks

Top 2 sectors and top 10 stocks in those 2 sectors #stockmarket #Nifty50 #ai #bess #energy

By Ashish Gulgulia
China’s Growth Model Shift Faces Deep Structural Hurdles
SocialFeb 19, 2026

China’s Growth Model Shift Faces Deep Structural Hurdles

Now that there is a consensus on what has caused the imbalances and why they are so damaging to China and to the global economy, we have to begin to understand just why it will be so difficult for China...

By Michael Pettis
China’s Hidden Subsidies Dwarf IMF’s 4% Estimate
SocialFeb 19, 2026

China’s Hidden Subsidies Dwarf IMF’s 4% Estimate

FT: “The IMF estimated that China spends about 4 per cent of its GDP subsidising companies in critical sectors, and said it should reduce that by 2 percentage points in the medium term.” This is a start, of course, but just...

By Michael Pettis
FPIs Add ₹14,000 Cr Equity in February
SocialFeb 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
Nikkei Rises; Buy Nikkei ETF Amid FX Risks
SocialFeb 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
TCS Likely to Meet Lower Targets Despite Chart Decline
SocialFeb 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
Korea's Index Slides Below Historical Average After 150% Surge
SocialFeb 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
Japan Deep‑Value Activism: Why Now Is the Time
SocialFeb 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
Korean Reforms Spark Value Ups, Awaiting IBKR Access
SocialFeb 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
Half‑Dollar Target Holds If Trendline Remains Intact
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Half‑Dollar Target Holds If Trendline Remains Intact

We will touch half dollar as long as we don’t break down below this trendline. This trendline will act like a staircase as long as the price doesn’t fall below it, it will keep moving upward.

By Mr4Trader
Clean Max Enviro IPO: Verdict After Deep Dive
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Clean Max Enviro IPO: Verdict After Deep Dive

Clean Max Enviro IPO Review Detailed Analysis about the Company Final Decision https://youtu.be/rAJXURG4Tlc #ipo #ipoalert #cleanmaxipo

By Yogesh Mantri
Nifty50 Holds Near 25900, Awaiting Bullish Break
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Nifty50 Holds Near 25900, Awaiting Bullish Break

#Nifty50 looks neutral to slightly bullish for now, but not in full breakout mode. >> 25900 is the real decision zone. Writers still in control there... >> If spot sustains above 25900 and 25900 CE breaks 180...185 with rising IV, we can...

By Anupam Dutta
China Delays Auto Sales Data, Signaling Weakening Market
SocialFeb 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
Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow

china’s two ai model company minimax and zai have grown 2x in public markets in the last month they’re now $30-35b companies surely that should prompt western labs to go public already

By Nathan Benaich
IT Overvaluation, Not Crash, Drives Sector Underperformance
SocialFeb 17, 2026

IT Overvaluation, Not Crash, Drives Sector Underperformance

Just because IT stocks are crashing does not mean the Indian IT sector is coming to a close - but you were overpaying for growth considering IT as a defensive sector, and that has to change. The sector has underperformed...

By Rohit Srivastava
China’s $20T Paradox Defies Any Five‑year Plan
SocialFeb 17, 2026

China’s $20T Paradox Defies Any Five‑year Plan

A short op on what’s going on under the hood in China’s $20 trn economic paradox with the 15th FYP due next month. No five-year plan will solve the paradox of China’s economy https://t.co/uCtAPYrW7A

By George Magnus
Nifty IT RSI Climbs From 20 to 30, Trend Uncertain
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Nifty IT RSI Climbs From 20 to 30, Trend Uncertain

Nifty IT index is back from an oversold 20 on the RSI indicator to 30 - not so oversold anymore. Now the real question about the trend emerges.

By Rohit Srivastava
Freee Posts 30% YoY Revenue Surge, Market Optimism
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Freee Posts 30% YoY Revenue Surge, Market Optimism

I honestly feel like freee's result was pretty damn good: +30% YoY top-line growth. With other narratives floating around, the market could easily have interpreted the result in a favorable light.

By Michael Fritzell
Thailand Market Hit Bottom Mid‑2025, Faber Predicted
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Thailand Market Hit Bottom Mid‑2025, Faber Predicted

While everyone continues to be bearish on Thailand, the index quietly bottomed in mid-2025. Marc Faber called it, almost perfectly. https://t.co/TfCZRnhSG7

By Michael Fritzell
Asian Markets Split: AI Surge vs Old‑Economy Shift Ahead
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Asian Markets Split: AI Surge vs Old‑Economy Shift Ahead

Asian equity markets are diverging into two camps: AI capex beneficiaries in East Asia and "old economy" companies in Southeast Asia. There will be an inflection point where the former peaks, and flows move towards the latter. But when?

By Michael Fritzell
Japan’s Nuclear Restarts Cut Costs, Boost Yen, Tame Inflation
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Japan’s Nuclear Restarts Cut Costs, Boost Yen, Tame Inflation

Japan’s nuclear reactors continue to come back online. This is a major positive for consumers, businesses, and the environment, as it increases the supply of cheap energy, and reduces reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. This dynamic should also support the...

By Jamie Halse
DII Buying Offsets FII Selling, Keeping Nifty Afloat
SocialFeb 16, 2026

DII Buying Offsets FII Selling, Keeping Nifty Afloat

FII's sold -972 Cr. DII's Bought Heavily +1666 Cr. It's been more than a year and nifty is trying to survive with the help of DII's only But without FII's, our portfolio will remain down and -ve 🔻 @champ_trader

By Champ Trader
Nifty Bounces From 25,450 Support, Eyes 25,700 Resistance
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Nifty Bounces From 25,450 Support, Eyes 25,700 Resistance

Nifty Prediction For Tomorrow 17 February 2026 By Rohit Srivastava | Indiacharts The nifty could not go below this support range, which was 25,450, and we managed to bounce back from there, hitting the gap zone, the island that we...

By Rohit Srivastava
Asian Markets Rally Eight Weeks, Hit Record Highs
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Asian Markets Rally Eight Weeks, Hit Record Highs

Asia is up 8 weeks in a row and just closed the week at the highest levels ever, again. https://t.co/hobmUg9TXF

By J.C. Parets, CMT