The Business Times (Youtube)
Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 16, 2024
Asian markets struggle (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-markets-struggle-after-more-weak-china-data) after more weak China data; Korean won and stocks fall despite impeachment vote; CLI to acquire Australian credit investment manager Wingate (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/cli-acquire-australian-credit-investment-manager-wingate-200-million) for A$200 million.
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TRADING IDEAS: 🇭🇰 HONG KONG
16 December 2024
🏭 Sinopharm Group Co Ltd (1099 HK): Advanced pharmaceutical developments underway
BUY Entry – 21.5 Target 23.7 Stop Loss – 20.4
💠 Sands China Ltd (1928 HK): Tourism recovery
BUY Entry – 21.5 Target 24.5 Stop Loss – 20.0
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Top Stories, 16 December 2024
1. Asia markets mostly rise as central bank decisions take the spotlight
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2. Trade HKEX USD/CNH futures and options contracts for best liquidity and market depth in periods of volatility.
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3. China's trade-in subsidy policy boosts home appliance sales
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4. A Shocking Bitcoin Forecast for 2025 From the Wall Street Analyst Who Predicted Its Rise to $100,000 in 2024
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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Monday, December 16, 2024
Germany's political turmoil, US dollar performance, Bitcoin's record high, violent conflicts in Gaza, South Korea's presidential impeachment, and Singapore's rise in arrests related to immigration offenses.
Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.
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Technical Analysis: 16 December 2024
🇸🇬 SG
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA SP)
SBS Transit Ltd (SBUS SP)
🇭🇰 HK
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd (1919 HK)
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd (2382 HK)
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TRADING IDEAS: 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES
16 December 2024
🏢 Toll Brothers Inc (TOL US): Luxury home demand
BUY Entry – 133 Target – 150 Stop Loss – 123
🏭 Home Depot Inc (HD US): Robust housing and related spending
BUY Entry – 420 Target – 460 Stop Loss – 400
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TRADING IDEAS: 🇸🇬 SINGAPORE
16 December 2024
🏢 Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA SP): Winter travel demand
BUY Entry – 6.4 Target– 7.2 Stop Loss – 6.0
🏬 Bumitama Agri Ltd (BAL SP): Palm oil demand to maintain
BUY Entry – 0.89 Target– 0.97 Stop Loss – 0.85
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