𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞t 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 *4/9/26*
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STI: 5747 (+3) | HSI: 25213 (-97) | Dow: 53685 (+623) | S&P: 7747 (+81) | Nasdaq: 26584 (+366)
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*US Markets Overnight*
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*Waller Talks, Wall Street Walks Higher*
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Wall Street extended its rebound, with the Nasdaq jumping 1.4%, Dow 1.2% and S&P 500 1.1%, putting all three slightly higher for the week. The catalyst was Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who signalled he could *support keeping rates unchanged* in September if inflation continues improving. Rate-hike odds subsequently fell to around 50% from 60%, while the 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.77%. Well, that’s the key, right? With yields already high, markets don’t necessarily need the Fed to turn dovish. They just need it to become a little less hawkish. 😂
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Tech led the charge. *Snowflake* surged 17% on strong AI-driven results, while *Nvidia* gained nearly 2% after announcing its US$12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face. *Tesla* jumped 5.5% ahead of its Cybercab event. Crypto joined the party too. Bitcoin climbed above US$81,000, while *Robinhood* surged around 17%, with Coinbase and Strategy also posting double-digit gains. Oil remained elevated, with WTI around US$91.45, so inflation risks haven’t disappeared.
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Next up, Friday’s jobs report. After Waller opened the door slightly, employment data could decide whether Wall Street gets to walk through it.
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*What’s Brewing Today*
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$Frencken(E28.SI) may see some market interest after completing a S$100m private placement, with proceeds mainly earmarked for expansion, strategic investments and M&A. Sounds good for med-long term.
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I know I mentioned $Sembcorp Ind(U96.SI) many times in the past few days since news of the proposed listing of its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra in India. Price has been rising steadily. Chart-wise, as of yesterday, it is flirting at a resistance level of 6.20. Based on my personal read, another green today should create a convincing breakout, technically speaking. News-wise, of course, we have to note that the spin-off is never guaranteed until it is confirmed. $Addvalue Tech(A31.SI) too. Another positive news today. Secured US$5 million new orders. But note that price had ran up a lot.
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*Happening Today*
SG XD:
— OKP Holdings: S$0.006
— Soilbuild Construction: S$0.016
SG:
— Retail Sales (MoM) / Retail Sales (YoY)
EU:
— German Factory Orders (MoM) / Eurozone Retail Sales (MoM) / Eurozone Retail Sales (YoY)
US:
— Nonfarm Payrolls / Unemployment Rate / Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) / Average Hourly Earnings (YoY)
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*SG Stock news*
—⭐️ *Addvalue Technologies* secured US$5 million of new space connectivity and digital radio orders, bringing its order book to US$20.23 million and supporting FY2027 growth.
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/6MJNXCRNDUMA6IBH/903473_AVT-Announcement_on_New_Orders_SPC_n_ADR_040926.pdf
—👍 *Frencken* completed its fully subscribed S$100 million private placement at S$2.2687 per share, with net proceeds of S$97.1 million mainly earmarked for expansion, strategic investments and M&A.
— *NTT DC REIT* will join the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Developed Index from 21 September 2026, potentially broadening its visibility and investor base among global institutional investors.
— *China Medical System* received China approval for Lumirix to treat mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in patients aged two and above, expanding the drug into its second approved indication after vitiligo.
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Rgds, Dan
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