Posts by Mark Darwin
W2 Box 12: Secret Codes Decoded
If you’ve ever looked at your W-2 form, you might have noticed Box 12 filled with a bunch of letters and numbers. It can be pretty confusing at first, but understanding what those codes mean is super important for your taxes. This box isn’t just some random collection of letters; it holds key information about…
Read MoreGlobal chipmakers feel the pinch of Trump’s shifting trade policy
[BENGALURU] Global chip stocks were battered on Wednesday (Apr 16) on fresh evidence of how US President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policy was complicating the outlook for semiconductor and computing giants, including AI pioneer Nvidia and its rival AMD. Attempts to reorient global trade through tariffs and export curbs have started to show the effect…
Read MoreJaume Ros Sells Clix.so and Starts a New Chapter
Jaume Ros recently sold his SEO tool, Clix.so. This was a big decision and a big moment in his business journey. He built Clix.so completely on his own, which is not easy. At first, the tool did well. People liked it. But over time, Jaume felt tired and burned out. He also noticed a problem:…
Read MoreCourt hears of nickel trading accused’s lavish purchases, including million-dollar diamond ring
[SINGAPORE] Alleged nickel fraudster Ng Yu Zhi had “five families” – his wife, ex-wife and three girlfriends – one of his former employees told the High Court on Wednesday (Apr 16). This prosecution witness, Shen Xuhuai, also testified that Ng had asked her to help him buy a 20.25-carat yellow diamond ring for US$965,000. It…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street falls, Nvidia drops after new US chip export curbs
Published Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 09:44 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street fell on Wednesday (Apr 16), with the Nasdaq leading declines after Nvidia flagged steep charges from new US controls on chip exports to China, the latest flashpoint in an escalating global trade war. Shares of Nvidia dropped 6.5 per cent. The Dow Jones…
Read MoreNam Cheong bags RM317.1 million in regional vessel charter deals
[SINGAPORE] Sarawak-based offshore marine firm Nam Cheong has secured vessel charter contracts worth up to RM317.1 million (S$94.5 million) from regional oil majors. The multi-year agreements have a firm charter period of up to two years, with options for further extension, the company said in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Apr 16). Seven anchor handling…
Read MoreASML warns of tariff risks, maintains forecast as AI race accelerates
ASML, the world’s biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, said on Wednesday (Apr 16) that tariffs were increasing uncertainty around its outlook for 2025 and 2026, but stood by its annual guidance as the race for AI rages on. CEO Christophe Fouquet said his conversations with customers supported ASML’s expectations that 2025 and 2026 would…
Read MoreHong Kong stocks drop on trade war anxiety, China inches higher
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares fell on Wednesday (Apr 16), dragged by technology stocks, after the US restricted Nvidia chip sales to China, raising concerns of an intensifying trade war. Meanwhile, Chinese shares rose marginally following better-than-expected economic growth data and on reports that state-backed investors bought shares in the afternoon session. The Hang Seng…
Read MoreMalaysia’s Petronas secures extra gas supply after hit from Putra Heights pipeline fire
Published Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 04:27 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian oil and gas giant Petroliam Nasional said on Wednesday (Apr 16) it has secured additional gas supplies to minimise supply disruptions caused by the huge fire at the Putra Heights pipeline earlier this month. PETRONAS Energy & Gas Trading (PEGT) has procured an extra…
Read MoreHeineken’s Q1 sales slightly beat forecasts
“…we are performing within the range of expectations,” says CEO Dolf van den Brink
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