Malaysia is planning some big changes to how it spends its money. The government has been giving out lots of subsidies, like helping with fuel, water, and even chicken prices. But this is costing them a lot, and they want to change that. So, next year, they'll start adjusting who gets these subsidie
China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro
Are you curious about what's going on in China's financial industry? Lots of people are changing careers! It's not just about the economy being slow. Things are tough for finance pros with new rules coming in and salaries going down. Even investors aren't happy. Some financial professionals like Xu
You might remember my last article about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) where I said, "Don't bother with the price now. " Back then, Microsoft's stock was valued at around 40 times its Blended P/E. As a financial analyst with 30 years until retirement, I'm using my time at a big-name firm to c
JR Research, a top analyst in the tech and software sectors, sees Microsoft as a promising investment opportunity. He focuses on finding growth stocks with strong potential and bargain prices. Microsoft, once a high-flyer, has taken a hit recently. But JR Research believes this could be a chance to
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? Well, that's exactly what some investors are starting to think about Microsoft (MSFT). Back in April 2024, when the stock was dropping from its high of $429. 37, some experts suggested that Microsoft might face some bumps in th
Meet BlackRock, a giant in the financial world that's been making waves. The company, which manages over $11 trillion in assets, just crushed expectations with its latest quarterly earnings. CEO Larry Fink shared that the firm added a massive $2 trillion organically over the past five years, making
Imagine you're launching a new crypto project. Who do you think would get the majority of the profits? In the case of Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial, it's his family. They're set to receive 75% of the net revenue from the project. This is according to a 13-page document called the "World Lib
India's Reserve Bank has temporarily halted new loans from several non-bank lenders, including Sachin Bansal's startup Navi Finserv. The decision, effective from October 21, was driven by high interest rates and regulatory violations. These breaches involved incorrect loan pricing, inaccurate income
Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) made a significant move to tackle inflation. They lowered their key interest rates by a quarter of a percent. This includes the deposit facility rate, which steers their monetary policy. Why this decision? The ECB thinks inflation is slowing down, but it's stil
