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AI spending remains resilient, rising Treasury yields and growing expectations for higher rates are making markets increasingly selective. Anthropic’s $35 billion cloud deal and Nvidia’s investment in MediaTek point to continued strength in AI infrastructure demand while markets remain focused on earnings growth and cash flow.

This week earnings from NIO, Dell, Broadcom and Lululemon, along with Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, could drive volatility and influence sentiment toward growth stocks and expectations for interest rates.

Markets are becoming more selective. The long term AI and growth story remains intact but elevated valuations and rate uncertainty could keep volatility high.

Quality, strong fundamentals and attractive entry points matter more than chasing momentum. The focus now shifts to Broadcom, Waller and Friday’s NFP for the next major market signal 📊

Nvidia solid fundamentals with strong AI demand and momentum arise high growth

The market is shifting from enthusiasm to a more measured stance. AI demand remains strong, but rising valuations and expectations are making investors more selective. A strong Nvidia outlook could reignite momentum across semiconductors, while cautious guidance could deepen the rotation away from expensive AI names.

Meanwhile, PCE inflation tonight and Jackson Hole later this week could influence Treasury yields and rate expectations. A hotter reading could pressure growth stocks and S-REITs, while softer inflation could support risk assets and extend the AI rebound.

Nvidia’s extended decline and weakness in semiconductor and memory stocks show that investors are becoming more selective on AI exposure.With Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole, inflation, Fed guidance, tariffs and geopolitical risks ahead, elevated valuations and uncertainty favour quality companies with strong fundamentals, cash flow and earnings visibility.Buying opportunities on pullbacks rather than chasing rallies.

$NU Holdings(NU.US)Profit Growth & Long Term Potential

🌎 NU continues to stand out as one of the more interesting digital banking growth stories, with the business increasingly shifting from customer acquisition toward scalable profitability.

📈 Q2 revenue reached $5.88B, up 39% YoY, while net income rose 49% to $1.06B. Customers reached 138.9M, the credit portfolio grew 37% to $39.4B, and ROE reached 33%. The $1B share buyback adds another potential catalyst.

🔎 Customer growth, NII and credit growth, sustainable margins, Mexico expansion, U.S. banking opportunities and credit quality.The main risk remains credit quality as lending expands and 90+ day NPLs rise.

🎯 NU is increasingly looking like a profitable digital bank rather than simply a high growth fintech. Long term bias remains Bullish with $15 the key level to watch.

Markets are turning more volatile as trade tensions, higher yields and geopolitical risks weigh on sentiment, while AI remains a key long-term growth theme.Singapore equities continue to show resilience, supported by strong banks and solid underlying fundamentals.

📊 Stay selective: focus on quality, cash flow and valuation and use market pullbacks to build positions rather than chase momentum.

$Singtel(Z74.SG) — Dividend & Long Term Holding

🌎 Singtel continues to stand out as one of Singapore’s more resilient blue-chip stories, with its transformation increasingly extending beyond traditional telecommunications into digital infrastructure, data centres, enterprise technology and regional growth.

📈 Singtel remains firmly on my radar as a long-term holding, supported by strong cash generation, an attractive dividend profile and exposure to structural growth in connectivity, cloud, AI and data infrastructure across Asia.

📊 Singtel’s business continues to evolve, with NCS supporting enterprise digital growth while data centre and AI infrastructure initiatives provide additional long-term opportunities. Regional associates such as Bharti Airtel also add meaningful growth exposure beyond Singapore’s mature telecom market.

🔎 AI infrastructure, data centre expansion, NCS growth, Bharti Airtel’s contribution, dividend sustainability, portfolio optimisation and whether Singtel can continue unlocking value while maintaining steady shareholder returns

$NU Holdings(NU.US)🌎 NU Holdings — Watchlist / Growth Story

NU continues to stand out as one of the strongest fintech growth stories in Latin America. Record revenue, quarterly net income surpassing US$1 billion, robust customer growth and improving engagement reinforce the strength of its digital banking model across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

📈 NU remains firmly on my radar,waiting for a more attractive entry point before putting capital to work. The latest results give more confidence in the long term story, with quarterly net income topping US$1 billion for the first time and revenue hitting a record high.

📊 NU business continues to deliver where it matters growing customers, revenue and profits. If that momentum continues, there should be plenty of opportunities to participate when the valuation and setup make more sense.

🔎 Customer growth, Mexico’s expansion, loan growth, credit quality and whether NU can keep growing profits without sacrificing its pace of expansion

🥇 GOLD + 🥈 SILVER ⚔️ The Battle of the Metals — or the Dynamic Duo

🥇 GOLD — The Defensive Asset 🛡️

Gold has evolved from ancient currency and a store of wealth into a modern safe-haven asset. Today, its price is influenced by inflation, interest rates, central-bank buying and global uncertainty.

For traders, gold may offer a more defensive way to navigate periods of market uncertainty and protect against changing macro conditions.

🥈 SILVER — The Industrial Metal ⚙️

Silver has a different story. Beyond its historical role as money, it has become an increasingly important industrial metal, with demand supported by electronics, solar energy and emerging technologies.

That gives silver greater exposure to economic and industrial growth — but also means bigger price swings.

⚖️ Different strengths. Different risks.

🥇 Gold = Defensive 🛡️

Safe-haven appeal • Stability • Wealth preservation

🥈 Silver = Cyclical + Industrial ⚙️

Industrial demand • Growth potential • Higher volatility

And this difference is what makes the new Gold & Silver DLCs interesting for active traders. With long and short positions available, traders can position for either rising or falling prices based on their market outlook.

⚠️ But leverage cuts both ways.

DLCs can magnify gains, but losses can grow just as quickly. A clear strategy and disciplined risk management are essential.

🌍 With interest rates, inflation expectations and geopolitical uncertainty continuing to drive precious metals, perhaps the question isn’t simply Gold or Silver?

It could be 🥇 Gold + 🥈 Silver — the Dynamic Duo.

Gold for defense. Silver for industrial growth.

Different drivers, different characteristics but both are worth keeping on the radar as market conditions evolve 📊@Captain's Watch $GLD US 5xLongSG280609(GLDW.SG)$GLD US 5xShortSG280609(GOSW.SG)$SLV 3xLongSG280609(SLSW.SG)$SLV 3xShortSG280609(SVSW.SG)

#DLC #Gold #Silver #SGX

AI infrastructure and semiconductor-related names such as SK Hynix, Micron and Lumentum continued to outperform, showing that investor demand for AI exposure remains strong despite concerns over higher capex and valuations.

Alibaba's results also highlighted this trend cloud and AI revenue surged, but profitability came under pressure as investment spending accelerated.

With Treasury yields rising again and Jackson Hole approaching, volatility could remain elevated in the near term

$Pfizer(PFE.US)Pfizer has been showing signs of a strong recovery, climbing toward US$28 as markets rotate into defensive healthcare names. Its improving earnings outlook, recurring cash flow, attractive dividend and pipeline developments continue to support the stock.

As expected preferred to secure the some gain and moving on to the next opportunity during rebound

Watching Pfizer can hold above the support level and break through resistance.

Keeping an eye on earnings recovery, oncology and vaccine pipeline developments, dividend strength and broader defensive sector rotation

Drug pricing pressure, pipeline execution and slower than expected revenue growth could weigh on the stock

Moderna’s 177% surge highlights the power of major healthcare catalysts, though chasing such sharp moves comes with significant volatility risk. US markets remained relatively stable while AI chip and semiconductor stocks stayed selective amid new deals and rising competition. Jobless claims remain an important Fed signal,as a cooling labor market could strengthen the case for rate cuts, while resilient employment may keep yields elevated. Overall markets are balancing AI and healthcare growth opportunities against high valuations and broader macroeconomic risks.

$UMS(558.SG)UMS remains on my radar as a beneficiary of the long term AI and semiconductor investment cycle. While the sector has seen some volatility recently due to rising Treasury yields, demand for advanced chips and semiconductor equipment continues to be supported by AI infrastructure spending.

UMS has strong exposure to the semiconductor equipment industry, and any recovery in semiconductor sentiment could be a positive catalyst.

Market sentiment can change quickly, but quality companies with exposure to long term growth trends are worth following during pullbacks.Upcoming semiconductor demand trends, AI-related capex spending, and whether UMS can maintain its earnings momentum in the quarters ahead.

Market volatility is being driven largely by higher interest rates and rising bond yields. Singapore equities have eased from recent highs as investors remain focused on the interest rate outlook. Despite this the broader economy continues to show resilience, supported by steady exports, technology investment, digitalisation and ongoing growth. Banks and high quality dividend stocks also continue to offer relative stability.

Companies with strong cash flows, solid profitability, healthy balance sheets and reasonable valuations are therefore becoming increasingly attractive.