Finally, Apple (AAPL) has unveiled the next generation iPhone – with an default uninteresting model name ‘iPhone 5‘. Not much of a surprise here, considering most of the information was leaked to the public months before the launch event. While awaiting for the new iPhone 5, I was actually using the new Samsung S3 and personally I must agree it…
US stock markets have run ahead of reality? | Fundamental Analysis | US Stock Market
All eyes are on Fed’s next move and whether there is further QE3. Already as it stands, the interest rates are low till 2013 and reported profits for most listed companies are racking in above and inline with analysts’ estimates. Looking closer into the macroeconomics trends (depicted below), the slowdown is still persistent but personally it does not truly warrant…
Apple (AAPL) stock heading new highs with some weariness ahead of the anticipated product(s) announcement | Technical Analysis | US Stocks
Apple (AAPL) stock, which had gone nearly straight up since hitting new all-time highs last month, finished down on Monday market close at more than 2% – just two days before Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone. Not bearing the fact that less than one month ago, shares of Apple plunged after the company’s third-quarter earnings “disappointed” the…
Pay conveniently using your mobile phone with NFC | NFC sim cards from M1, SingTel, Starhub | Technology in Singapore
Finally, after much consideration, I finally laid my hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S3. I was particularly thrilled with the new NFC service offered by the 3 local telcos. It was not too long ago during the 2012 summer Olympic Games, Samsung teamed up with Visa to enable mobile contactless payments throughout the Olympic venues, for both athletes and tourists.…
New Starbucks Refreshers – Coffee with a new twist to traditional flavour | Food Review
Recently I have managed to pass by a local Starbucks outlet and have the chance to savour their new invention – Starbucks Refreshers with the innovative promise of getting the usual refresh of coffee but with whole new fruity experience. Unlike the usual process of roasting the green coffee to obtain the bold rich aromatic coffee flavour, Starbucks has invented…
Financial sector a big laggard or a sign of bigger storm ahead? | Technical Analysis | US Stock Market
For the past quarter in 2012, Dow Jones Industrial has seen a steady upward price momentum with key indicators also ticking up. Nevertheless, the volume has not been too comforting, coupled with much in-decisiveness depicted in wide weekly range swings and doji formations. Interestingly, the DJ Financial Index has been a big laggard against the general DJI components. It is…
The new Apple OSX Mountain Lion – New features and Extract into USB Installation | How to Guides | Mac Software
During the recent Apple WWDC 2012, Mountain Lion was revealed and fortunately, I am able to redeem a free upgrade of my Lion OSX which came with the new Mac Retina Macbook pro. Installation is pretty straightforward, right from the Mac App Store. Downloading the installation copy took a mere 10mins while the full installation took another 15 mins. Unlike…
Google Nexus 7 – How to unlock & root the tablet | IT Gadgets Review
Though I did not manage to attend the Google I/O event this year despite having the ticket, I have managed to purchase the first Google tablet – Google Nexus 7 from the Google Play Store. Sadly, the only official cover is the grey one made by the same manufacturer partner for Nexus 7 – Asus. Unboxing the new Nexus 7…
Straits Times Index hitting key resistance – Take profits on further strength | Technical Analysis | Singapore Stock Market Review
Ever since Jun 2012, our local Singapore bourse has been out performing vs the foreign markets despite lack of concrete improvement of the Euro crisis. Series of lackluster US economic data further add to the risk of a near term correction in the Singapore stock market. Looking at the STI technicals. it is now testing the very key resistance at…
SK-II for Men – Miracle water, a Miracle or another Hype? | Singapore Facial Product Review
I happened to chance upon the advertorial on the new SK-II product line while I was traveling on SQ flight. Earlier this year, SK-II has launched its men’s range (SK-II for Men) which includes the Facial Treatment Essence, Moisturizing Cleanser and Age Revitalize Moisturizer. It is only until recently last month that the official stocks are made available at Isetan…