$ST Engineering(S63.SG)$
ST Engineering has reported earnings of $280.6 million for the 1HFY2023 ended June 30, 0.2% higher than the earnings of $280.0 million in the year before.
An interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share has been declared. It will be paid out on Sept 1.

$NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ new mug!

The hottest investment theme today is not cryptocurrency trading, but the "Metaverse".
I am not a big fan of buying crypto as an investment but I said the investment opportunities will emerge from the ecosystem surrounding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. And I believe Metaverse is one of them.
I think Metaverse is moving our digital life to a new level by integrating many latest technologies. The metaverse will be right at the new frontier of human digital evolution, because it puts together all the latest innovations such as blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), etc.
What is the Metaverse?
The metaverse is a combination of two words: “meta” and “verse”. Meta means “beyond”, Verse means universe.
The word “Metaverse” was first coined by author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 science fiction novel "Snow Crash". In the book, the Metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
If it is hard to imagine, take a look at the trailer of the 2018 movie“Ready Player One”, then you will have some ideas.
In today's context, the Metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies to allow users to interact virtually. It is a “universe” where people interact with each other not in real person, but virtually.
Today, I think to many people, the metaverse may still sound like science fiction, but human advancement always starts with dreams. The 1980s “Back to the Future" series was one of my favourite movies, and most of the things that appeared in the movie have become reality today.
Why the Metaverse will be a secular trend
Recently, I published this article to discuss this topic:
* What is the metaverse?
* Why the Metaverse will be a secular trend
* Why you don't want to miss it?
* What are the investment opportunities surrounding this theme?
Click this link to read the entire article.
The stocks below are mentioned in the article.
$Meta Platforms(FB.US)$ $Microsoft(MSFT.US)$ $Zoom Video Communications(ZM.US)$ $Disney(DIS.US)$ $Amazon(AMZN.US)$ $Netflix(NFLX.US)$ $Alphabet-C(GOOG.US)$ $Roblox(RBLX.US)$ $TENCENT(00700.HK)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA.US)$ $Autodesk(ADSK.US)$ $Unity Software(U.US)$ $Tesla(TSLA.US)$

My 2021 investment journey has been rock and roll so far. Here are some of the few stocks that I bought (and/or sold to book profit). Most of them have rewarded me decently.
$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)$   $Tesla(TSLA.US)$   $BlackBerry(BB.US)$   $Apple(AAPL.US)$   $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD.US)$   $Applied Materials(AMAT.US)$   $Ford Motor(F.US)$   $Alibaba(BABA.US)$   $Cisco(CSCO.US)$   $Tata Motors(TTM.US)$   $Fiverr International(FVRR.US)$   $Microsoft(MSFT.US)$   $American Airlines(AAL.US)$   $Rivian Automotive(RIVN.US)$   $Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$   $Thermo Fisher Scientific(TMO.US)$   $Qualcomm(QCOM.US)$   $Intel(INTC.US)$ 
There are lots of ups and downs but it was good, as at every point of time, I have actually learnt something.
Stock market is like an ocean of knowledge. I get to learn something new at each and every step I take. It teaches me how to stay disciplined with my own money!
So far, I have enjoyed investing in this volatile market and I think this is the best time for anyone to enter the market and make some smart investments which can definitely pay off in the future. Remember, only invest what you can afford to lose!
I think my best investment by far is my education which has lead me to where I am today. It made me capable enough that I not only earn for myself but can help others too.
The majority of my investment is in the real estate followed by stocks, mutual funds, cryptocurrency and investing in watches.
Real estate is the other success story for me where I think I gained the best, while the rest of my investments also did reasonably well in 2021.
I believe in a well-diversified portfolio as it will expose me to much more opportunities for returns, while safeguarding against adverse market cycles.
I always believe in spending wisely than just investing for accumulating wealth. Whatever I earn, I try my best to utilise very wisely.
Summation of my stock market journey:
Markets are forever.
There should be no compulsion to trade every day.
Taking care of losses is essential.
Patience pays.
Wealth is a two-way road and one should learn to make it one way. Wealthy are those who learned the concept of keeping invested in liquid assets.
I have seen many people entering the stock markets looking for profits. Some will get quick profits in initial days and once they start losing money, they leave the markets. My suggestion would be, do not leave the markets. Stock markets are the biggest Teachers.
If trading is not your cup of tea, go for investing. Investments in stock markets give you returns which no one can ever provide. Thus, please exercise patience and stay long in the markets.
The bargain hunter in me automatically makes me a value investor. Eg, I will abruptly transit to buying something on sale, from buying something I had originally planned to get, when I feel they are on a super sale.
Always understand the difference between price and value. When you pay too high for a good business, you turn a great business into a poor investment. This turns your greatest advantage into greatest disadvantage. No matter how good the stock is, always buy at a bargain.
Syuee sending blessings, this Christmas and every day. Here is my simple made-from-scratch Christmas Special Fruitcake.
All I want for Christmas… is a Santa Claus Rally!
I am really excited to see what 2022 may bring to us Mooers!
Here’s to a season of blessings beyond this Christmas and New Year!
What are your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions? Please comment below to share with us!
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$Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$ sideways

$Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$
I like the stock but I really want to increase my position with leaps contracts anyone have any thoughts on a strike how the IV is and what to look for? It would be greatly appreciated thanks.

$Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$ rebound

$Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$
finally pass 6 again. Hope that it stays above and goes further.

$Nokia Oyj(NOK.US)$
nice inflow but still no momentum. at least didn't go back to nosedive.