It is the last day of a dreaded month of May for 2011. Historically, this month is avoided by retail investors as it is a month of volatility and consolidation. Not aided by the undesirable impact of series of downgrades in various faltering European countries e.g. Spain and a slowdown in greater China market and Singapore latest GDP results do…
Review of Steinheil SGP iPad 2 Screen Protector UltraSeries Ultra Optics (UO), Fine (UF) | Anti Fingerprint | IT Gadgets
2 months back, I last blogged (previous post) about a bad experience with SGP – a renowned US based company, which provides a whole spectrum of IT accessories for major gadgets in the market. To my great astonishment, their customer service supervisor took the great initiative to review my case and was then quick to acknowledge my bad experience was…
Aglio Olio at Coffee Bean, Marina Bay Sands Singapore | Food Review | Singapore Food, Restaurant
I have always marveled about the astonishing building structures of Marina Bay Sands Singapore especially when I was there to attend an Expo event with my team of colleagues. Targeting at affluent crowds, one would expect the aplenty luxury boutiques. But the food court is way to crowded during peak lunch hours. I have no choice but to explore other…
New features in Mac OS X Lion v10.7 vs Snow Leopard v10.6 | Software Guides | IT Software
Back in 20th October 2010, during the Apple’s “Back to the Mac” public event, the preview of Mac OS X v10.7 “Lion” was publicly unveiled. It was a key industry move especially it signify Apple foray to unify App store experience among various platform especially the much awaited mainstream laptop / desktop machines. Mac OS X v10.7 Lion is slated…
iPad 2 data plan, mobile phone plans with multi-sim & microsim cutter – which is better? | Singapore Mobile Data Plans Review | IT Gadgets
When iPad 2 first launched in Singapore, practically within the first day, most of the stocks in the retail shops were totally wiped out. Good news came when the 3 Telcos in Singapore – namely SingTel, M1 and Starhub, announced that new iPad 2 data plans whuch also came with discounted iPad 2 sets. But is it really worth the…
Weaknesses for Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite indices, more to come? | Technical Analysis | US Stock Markets
Last night, the US markets are not spared from the full brutal sell-down triggered by the resurfacing of European debt issue and slowing China economy. Minutes into the opening bell, close to 130 pts was shaved off from the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index with main Dow Jones Components all affected. Dow Jones Industrial Average has been consolidating in a downward channel since early…
European crisis and China economy slowdown have increased risk aversion | STI, Cosco, Yangzijiang stock prices | US, Singapore Stock Markets
Once again, it was a ‘red’ Monday with all stock markets not spared from the brutal selldowns. Though traditionally, May period is known to most experienced investors as a month of ‘short’ or ‘sell’, this time round, the new anxiety and fear is a result of some key economic developments in UK and China. On Friday (20th May 2011), Fitch…
AquaPac iPhone, iPad case bag – waterproof in water | Gadget review | IT Accessories
Beach games and water sports are fun but its quite a handicap without the phone and especially iPhone which you can send/receive phone calls, messages, IMs and location updates etc. Thus, I last bought a cool stuff from Aquapac – wateproof iPhone sleeve to bring the iPhone 4 into water. Aquapac’s 100% Waterproof Cases offer guaranteed submersibility to 15 foot/5…
LinkedIn IPO – Good Valuation for Its Stock Price and company earnings? | Fundamental Analysis | US Stock Market
On last Thursday (19th May 2011), LinkedIn’s shares more than doubled in their first day of trading, setting the stage for debuts from other Internet companies such as Facebook Inc. and Groupon Inc.The outsize demand for the stock of an Internet company that is growing rapidly but had a profit of $15.4 million last year is the latest sign of…
Singapore New Cabinet Member of Parliament 2011 – Key Changes| Singapore Ministry Portfolio Changes | Singapore Politics
Just a matter of weeks after the Singapore Elections 2011, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced on 18th May 2011 the new Singapore Cabinet 2011. The new Singapore Cabinet consist of 15 members vs the previous 21 members with an average age of minister at 53 from the previous 59. The new SIngapore Cabinet 2011 ministers are: FULL…