Singapore stock calls for 30 September 2016

Latest military news!

China has succeeded in developing quantum radar and is ready for mass production. This quantum radar is the latest technology after its quantum satellite and will render F35 stealth fighters useless.  No stealth technology can escape quantum radar for now.

Singapore stock calls for 29 September 2016

Tharman is not the man for SG PM.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dpm-tharman-on-yahoo-survey-im-not-the-man-for-130150277.html

As predicted in our earlier post, Tharman has declared himself not the man for SG PM.  However, he's up for another post that the current PM is seeking to change.

US is losing support in ASEAN!

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/duterte-says-upcoming-philippines-war-games-us-last-143145972--business.html

Philippines is breaking up with USA because USA had played a fool out of Philippines over the PCA ruling on South China Sea which was an illegal ruling.  Furthermore, USA had refused to reimburse Philippines for PCA legal cost which amounted to USD$30m.  USA also interfered in Philippines' internal affairs which angered Duterte.

Stockbank announcement!

Stockbank LLP is pleased to announce that Business wire has approached Stockbank to be its news publishing partner again after stockbank.com.sg ceased operation.  Business wire news will be published on this blog and http://stockbanksg.wixsite.com/stock/news.

Singapore stock calls for 28 September 2016

Singapore stock calls for 27 September 2016

Is anti-singapore sentiment brewing in China or someone is trying to frame SG?

http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/singapore-envoy-refutes-china-report-south-china-sea

Is Tharman likely to be the next SG PM?

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/most-singaporeans-would-choose-tharman-1523976433713206.html

Politically, Tharman is unlikely to be the next SG PM.  Why? Well, this is because SG survival is highly dependent on its role to be the facilitator between the east and west.  If Tharman is the next PM, SG will lose its close fraternity with China as China will view SG differently.  China will view SG without a Chinese root and won't give preferential treatment to SG.  LHL has also indicated that the next PM must be able to speak Mandarin and Tharman is not able to do that.  Without a Chinese root, SG survival is going to be tougher in a more challenging environment.

LHL has been trying to change the presidential requirements for some hidden agenda.  Time will reveal the truth in the future.

Singapore stock calls for 26 September 2016

What else did DBS do wrong?

Why did DBS say Yuan (RMB) was the big China risk?  Well, DBS speculated in Yuan and was suspended for such activity in China.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/01/06/dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-tells-wealth-clients-focus-on-yuan-not-pmi.html

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/china-suspends-yuan-trading-by-dbs-stanchart

DBS was one of the culprits that dabbled in yuan speculation and got punished by China but trying to get back on China by talking about yuan depreciation would only irk China more.

Baltic dry index - 941

Today, Friday, September 23 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 4 points, reaching 941 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, when the index dropped to 290 points.

US rig count - 511

HOUSTON (AP) -- The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by five this week to 511.

A year ago, 838 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 418 rigs sought oil and 92 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas and Oklahoma each gained two rigs and Alaska, California, North Dakota and Pennsylvania each was up one.

Louisiana, New Mexico and West Virginia each declined by one rig.

Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

DBS failed to see warning signs for Swiber before default and claimed that it imploded suddenly.

DBS claimed no sign of distress for Swiber and extended more loan to Swiber.  How true is this claim?

http://www.todayonline.com/business/dbs-chief-gupta-defends-decision-extend-lifeline-swiber

However, Kim Eng and S&P stated red flags were there for some time prior to the default.

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/swibers-woes-warning-signs-were-there-for-some-time

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/there-were-signs-pointing-to-swibers-troubles-before-collapse-sp-global

USA is losing its staunch allies to China!

UK joined AIIB despite USA's protest.

Canada is applying to join AIIB now.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/08/31/business/economy-business/canada-snubs-u-s-seeking-join-china-led-aiib/

Canada is also trying to establish FTA with China.
https://sputniknews.com/politics/20160923/1045613786/china-canada-mull-free-trade.html

Singapore stock calls for 23 September 2016

TPP is doomed to fail as it is an unfair business pact for ASEAN.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1087705/vietnam-delays-tpp-vote

TPP is never a good and fair business pact and Europe has already rejected TTIP which is TPP in European version. TPP cannot proceed as all countries involved must ratify it.

Singapore stock calls for 22 September 2016

Singapore stock calls for 21 September 2016.

Singapore stock calls for 20 September 2016

Singapore stock calls for 19 September 2016.

Baltic dry index - 800

Today, Friday, September 16 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 36 points, reaching 800 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, when the index dropped to 290 points.

US rig count - 506

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by two this week to 506.

A year ago, 842 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 416 rigs sought oil and 89 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Alaska was up one.

Louisiana declined by two rigs and North Dakota and Texas fell by one each.

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

Singapore stock calls for 16 September 2016

Will breaking the law in good faith exonerate your guilt?

http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/kong-hee-had-used-city-harvest-churchs-funds-good-faith-lawyer-says

Laws are not meant to be broken whether in good or bad faith. Breaking the law in good faith will not exonerate your guilt. If someone robs the rich to give it to the poor, he is also robbing in good faith and doesn't seek any personal gain for himself but that doesn't mean he is not guilty under the law.

The lawyers are damn stupid to argue in this way.

USA and Japan are still looking to stir up troubles in South China Sea.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/japan-boost-south-china-sea-role-training-patrols-024915637.html

USA and Japan (non-claimants) are still looking to stir up troubles in South China Sea when claimants have agreed to handle their differences with China bilaterally.

There has not been a single instance in South China Sea where there is no freedom of navigation by commercial ships. Asean knows what the USA & Japan are up to and will not follow them.

Duterte has put actions into his words!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-13/duterte-courts-china-for-weapons-ends-joint-patrols-with-u-s

Simple maths problem

There are 18 students in a party.  Each boy eats 5 sweets and each girl eats 3 sweets. In total, boys eat 42 sweets more than girls. How many more boys are there?

Singapore stock calls for 15 September 2016

Singapore stock calls for 14 September 2016

Vietnam and China agree to manage differences in South China Sea.

Vietnam and China will manage differences in South China Sea bilaterally without USA involvement.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-Vietnam-to-properly-manage-differences-over-South-China-Sea/articleshow/54311854.cms

USA is losing support in South China Sea.

USA is quickly losing support in South China Sea. It will risk alienating itself and be ostracised by ASEAN because ASEAN know USA's ulterior motive now.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/philippine-leader-rejects-joint-patrols-eyes-china-weapons-111420199.html

Singapore stock calls for 13 September 2016

Baltic dry index - 804

Today, Friday, September 09 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 12 points, reaching 804 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, when the index dropped to 290 points.

US rig count - 508

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 508.

A year ago, 848 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 414 rigs sought oil and 92 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Louisiana gained eight rigs, Texas was up four, Utah and West Virginia each increased by two and Ohio by one.

Oklahoma declined by four and New Mexico was off two.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

Singapore stock calls for 9 September 2016

Iphone 7 problems!

Apple is treating consumers like idiots. Iphone 7 is easily scratched and has no headphone jack.

No wonder ex-chairman from A-Star called iphone users Dummies. I guess he was right afterall. Heehee!

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/7/12836762/iphone-7-announced-black-scratch

Singapore stock calls for 8 September 2016.

Russia supports China overtly to reject PCA ruling!

https://sputniknews.com/world/20160905/1044988523/russia-china-putin.html

Russia has declared its position on South China Sea and supported China to reject PCA ruling.  Furthermore, it is asking non-claimants to stay out of South China Sea especially USA.

http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/Russia-backs-China-s-call-for-US-to-stay-out-of-South-China-Sea-row

Russia will be involving in South China Sea which will restraint USA's influence.

ASEAN will be disintegrated once its members allow USA to meddle in South China Sea.

Countries that overtly support China: Russia & Thailand (latest update)

Countries that overtly support USA: None so far. (Duterte even called Obama son of whore)

When any Asean country overly supports USA, Asean will fall apart.  For eg, if SG supports USA overtly, China will use Malaysia to punish SG.  If Vietnam supports USA overtly, China will use Cambodia & Loas to punish Vietnam because Vietnam invaded its neighbouring countries in the past.  If Indonesia supports USA openly, China will use Malaysia & Brunei to punish Indonesia (muslims against muslims).

How can Asean be united like before when 2 super power countries use Asean to fight against each other for their own political causes and interests?

USA will definitely lose out in South China Sea because ASEAN wants to maintain peace, stability and unitedness but USA will still have a consolation price by selling its weapons to ASEAN when it creates chaos in South China Sea.

Thailand has declared openly its support for China to maintain South China Sea.

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/thailand-supports-chinas-efforts-to-maintain-maritime-peace

Singapore stock calls for 7 September 2016.

Singapore stock calls for 6 September 2016

Singapore stock calls for 5 September 2016.

SpaceX explosion was caused by UFOs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXRWFGNqAm0

SpaceX explosion was caused by UFOs flying past it.  Look like aliens don't want too many satellites to orbit around earth.

Australia declares that PCA has no jurisdiction!

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2016/08/30/e-timor-urges-court-to-end-sea-border-row-with-australia/

Australia has declared PCA has no jurisdiction for its own case with East Timor but it wants China to respect and adhere to PCA's ruling on South China Sea. This is what happens when we allow a private organisation like PCA to rule on international matters. This will subject international laws to be interpreted differently. We must uphold a common set of interpretations for international laws.

Obama's daft comments on China!

Obama has disgraced and deceived himself and the world with such a blatant daft speech.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/obama-urges-china-to-stop-flexing-muscles-over-south-china-sea/3096848.html

What's wrong with the speech?

Who is the one flexing muscles in south china sea with 2 aircraft carriers and several destroyers? USA!

Yes, China is signatory to the UN convention on the law of the sea but USA is not. Why is USA using a law which itself doesn't recognise?

UN convention on the law of the sea must not be subjected to different interpretations by different parties. There is only 1 international court and it is ICJ. PCA is just a private organisation without legal authority to rule on international matters. If you look at PCA's website, you cannot find anything on it to substantiate its legality as a court as to who and what empower PCA to be an international court. Furthermore, it states clearly on its website that it is not a court in traditional sense but a framework.

PCA is a private organisation that doesn't recognise historical claim but ICJ which is backed by UN recognises historical claim as it is a backbone of all sovereignties. Without historical claims, many nations wouldn't exist today including USA.

Terra Nullius was a historical claim used by SG in Pedra Branca case against Malaysia in ICJ and ICJ awarded Pedra Branca based on that. Please refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedra_Branca_dispute for more information.

If the world accepts PCA's ruling, it is empowering a private organisation to rule on international matters and also subjecting international laws to different interpretations. Where will UN and ICJ stand if a private organisation can rule on international matters?

The world must uphold the integrity of international laws and there must be a common interpretation but not different interpretations. Therefore, we cannot allow a private organisation to rule on international matters.

Baltic dry index - 720

Today, Friday, September 02 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 8 points, reaching 720 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, when the index dropped to 290 points.

US rig count - 497

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by eight this week to 497.

A year ago, 864 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 407 rigs sought oil and 88 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Texas gained four rigs each, Pennsylvania was up two, while North Dakota and West Virginia increased by one apiece.

Louisiana declined by seven and Colorado was down one.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio and Utah were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

Singapore stock calls for 2 September 2016.

Simple maths puzzle.

Singapore stock calls for 1 September 2016.