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Retail investors dispose of SpaceX shares for first time on Aug 7, with $5.8m in net sales

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase in Texas, US on July 24. There is concern over how long the Starlink business can bankroll costly AI investments.
The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase in Texas, US on July 24. There is concern over how long the Starlink business can bankroll costly AI investments.

What is Unitree and why are China’s humanoid robot makers racing to list?

People watch humanoid robots dance at the Unitree booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
People watch humanoid robots dance at the Unitree booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Market Insights

DBS, OCBC shares climb to fresh highs on strong Q2 earnings; yen rally stalls: Markets this week

DBS and OCBC raised their 2026 financial targets, while UOB kept its guidance largely unchanged.
DBS and OCBC raised their 2026 financial targets, while UOB kept its guidance largely unchanged.

South Korea volatility spike ebbs as leveraged trades are flushed out

Surging turbulence in the Kospi drove a volatility gauge to a record-high 96.9 in June.
Surging turbulence in the Kospi drove a volatility gauge to a record-high 96.9 in June.

People are getting worse with money – and facing the risks

In a recent poll on financial literacy, Gen Z scored the lowest; almost half could answer only two or fewer questions about personal finance.
In a recent poll on financial literacy, Gen Z scored the lowest; almost half could answer only two or fewer questions about personal finance.

New Next 50 active ETF tracking small- and mid-cap stocks launches on SGX

The CGS Fullgoal Singapore Next 50 Active ETF will hold a portfolio of 30 to 50 companies on SGX’s iEdge Next 50 Index, and will be rebalanced monthly.
The CGS Fullgoal Singapore Next 50 Active ETF will hold a portfolio of 30 to 50 companies on SGX’s iEdge Next 50 Index, and will be rebalanced monthly.

AMD slides after AI growth outlook underwhelms investors

It’s not uncommon for AMD to report positive results and still see its stock slump.
It’s not uncommon for AMD to report positive results and still see its stock slump.

Wall Street investment bankers’ bonuses to climb as deals surge

Stock traders and investment bankers are poised to pocket bonuses north of 15 per cent.
Stock traders and investment bankers are poised to pocket bonuses north of 15 per cent.

Britain simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings

London’s stock market has been shrinking for the last decade as companies move away for higher valuations and access to deeper capital markets elsewhere.
London’s stock market has been shrinking for the last decade as companies move away for higher valuations and access to deeper capital markets elsewhere.

Crushed by Kospi rout, angry South Koreans rip government and vow not to buy

Trading in Kospi stocks was halted four times during the month, a record run for circuit-breaker suspensions。
Trading in Kospi stocks was halted four times during the month, a record run for circuit-breaker suspensions。

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