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The US dollar is facing a bumpy ‘yo-yo’ ride

Having a weakening dollar is a net negative for the US stock market.
Having a weakening dollar is a net negative for the US stock market.

Your ‘safe’ stock funds may be riskier than you think

The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified.
The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified.

News analysis

Making your CPF work harder for a comfortable retirement

The new scheme is meant to complement, not replace, the existing CPF Investment Scheme which currently allows members to choose over 700 products on their own.
The new scheme is meant to complement, not replace, the existing CPF Investment Scheme which currently allows members to choose over 700 products on their own.

3 things CPF members should know about the new investment scheme

The voluntary scheme, which complements the existing CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) is expected to be rolled out in 2028.
The voluntary scheme, which complements the existing CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) is expected to be rolled out in 2028.

Singapore retail investors piled on technology and AI stocks in Q4 2025 despite bubble talk

Based on data provided by trading platform, eToro, Nvidia continued to lead the stocks most widely held by eToro users in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2025. It was followed by Tesla, Apple, Nio, Meta, Alibaba, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Palantir Technologies.
Based on data provided by trading platform, eToro, Nvidia continued to lead the stocks most widely held by eToro users in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2025. It was followed by Tesla, Apple, Nio, Meta, Alibaba, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Palantir Technologies.

Young & Savvy

Career road bumps can hurt, but I learnt that no experiences are wasted

The new skills picked up in a job taught the writer a lot about stepping out of her comfort zone, and about resilience and adaptability.
The new skills picked up in a job taught the writer a lot about stepping out of her comfort zone, and about resilience and adaptability.

When an elderly woman forgets she has over $17 million and lives in poor conditions

After the 87-year-old woman suffers from dementia, her elder brother sought to take control of her assets
After the 87-year-old woman suffers from dementia, her elder brother sought to take control of her assets

Me and My Money: AXS boss’ meals from hawkers come with a side dish of lessons on payment challenges

Mr Jeffrey Goh is the co-founder and chief executive of AXS.
Mr Jeffrey Goh is the co-founder and chief executive of AXS.

Failure to make legacy plans early can spark bitter family fights

There have been numerous cases in the courts which involve siblings and close relatives fighting each other like sworn enemies because the heads of their families fail to make legacy plans
There have been numerous cases in the courts which involve siblings and close relatives fighting each other like sworn enemies because the heads of their families fail to make legacy plans

How the AI boom can push up the price of your next computer

Illuminated memory modules inside a customized PC in the production room at Falcon Northwest which specializes in assembling customized PC.
Illuminated memory modules inside a customized PC in the production room at Falcon Northwest which specializes in assembling customized PC.

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