Posts by Mark Darwin
Hidden Cons of Using Venmo
Venmo’s super convenient, right? Just a few taps and you can pay your friend back for that coffee or split a dinner bill. But, hold on a second—there’s more to it than just ease. While Venmo makes life simpler, it’s not without its downsides. From security risks to hidden fees, using Venmo can come with…
Read MoreStock Market: Best Days to Buy
Ever wondered if there’s a perfect day to dive into the stock market? Well, some folks swear by certain days or months, thinking they might get a better deal. But let’s face it, predicting the market is like trying to guess the weather a month in advance—pretty tricky. Still, if you’re curious about when might…
Read MoreSingapore stocks’ best year since 2017 masks downbeat outlook
Singapore’s main stock index is on track to have its best annual performance since 2017, but any celebrations over the Straits Times Index’s (STI) 15 per cent gain so far this year are likely to be overshadowed by doubts about what lies ahead. Even with the index hovering near its record high for weeks, investors…
Read MoreLuxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including US$3,000-and-up handbags and US$4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasise scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at US$500 and under. The companies’ renewed focus on more affordable products is meant to appeal to…
Read MoreUS: Stocks rally after inflation data but close lower for the week
US stocks rallied to close out the trading week on Friday (Dec 20) after two lacklustre sessions as a cooler-than-expected inflation report and comments from Federal Reserve officials eased worries about the path of interest rates. The latest inflation report in the form of the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index showed a 2.4 per cent…
Read MoreJaume Ros Asked Neil Patel About His Growth Strategies – Here’s What He Said
The digital marketing continues to adapt, presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses seeking growth. Drawing from different experiences in building and scaling successful ventures, this discussion includes effective growth strategies, the future of SEO, and practical business insights. I will examine Jaume Ros’s recent interview where he sat down with SEO expert, Neil Patel…
Read MoreSwiss bank watchdog blundered on Credit Suisse, report finds
THE Swiss parliament heavily criticised the previous leadership of Switzerland’s financial regulator Finma in a landmark enquiry into last year’s collapse of Credit Suisse. Finma’s 2017 decision to grant Credit Suisse relief from capital requirements obscured the true state of the bank and prevented corrective measures from being taken on time, a specially-convened commission said…
Read MoreNanofilm Technologies reappoints founder as CEO
Current CEO will remain until Jun 13, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities NANOTECHNOLOGY solutions provider Nanofilm Technologies has appointed its founder Shi Xu to be its incoming CEO from Jan 1 next year, after its current CEO Gary Ho resigned after more than four years at the helm. Although Ho…
Read MoreMalaysia says Facebook, X, TikTok must get licences, NST reports
The move is meant to combat rising cases of cybercrime, including online fraud and gambling, as well as cyberbullying and sexual crimes against children MALAYSIA has identified eight social media and online messaging platforms that will be required to obtain a licence by next year, even as the government faces resistance to its plans to…
Read MoreChina’s hottest stock, Pop Mart, rockets 370% on craze for collectibles
IN A Vanity Fair video last month, Lisa, a member of mega K-pop band Blackpink, shared her obsession with toys from Chinese company Pop Mart International Group. “I go crazy. It’s like I spent all my money,” she laughed, unboxing dolls from the toymaker’s PUCKY Roly Poly Kitty series. “I go to Pop Mart everywhere.…
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