Capital Times

Markets could face summer most important week with Fed earnings

July 23, 2022

Business Finance

by Richard Lau

Markets could face summer most important week with Fed earnings. This could be the busiest, and and possibly the most vital week of the summer. This id due to the coming Federal Reserve expected to deliver another three-quarter point rate hike. 2Q GDP and other economic reports could provide more clues as to whether the ...

Top financial literacy education gaps across generations

July 23, 2022

Business Finance Technology

by Richard Lau

Financial literacy education is an important tool for ensuring that individuals are able to make informed decisions about their finances. However, a new study has revealed significant gaps in financial literacy education across generations. The study, conducted by the Financial ...

Crypto market bleeds, with bitcoin falling below $24k

July 23, 2022

Business Finance Technology

by Richard Lau

On June 13th, 2022, the crypto market experienced a significant sell-off, causing the value of many cryptocurrencies to plummet. The market bloodbath, which saw billions of dollars wiped off the value of digital assets, has left many investors worried about ...

Buffett’s big bet on Citigroup

July 23, 2022

Business Finance

by Richard Lau

Warren Buffett, one of the most respected investors in the world, has made a big bet on Citigroup. The investment, which was announced on January 15th, 2023, sees Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by Buffett, take a significant stake in ...

Ultra Long-Term Investing With Jeremy Siegel

July 22, 2022

Business Finance

by Richard Lau

Jeremy Siegel, a renowned finance professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has recently shared his thoughts on ultra long-term investing. Siegel is well known for his research on the stock market and his book "Stocks for ...

Netflix Q2 FY2022 Earnings Report Preview: What to Look For

July 22, 2022

Business China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Singapore Technology

by Richard Lau

The streaming giant Netflix is set to release its Q2 FY2022 earnings report on July 21st, and analysts are eagerly anticipating the results. The company, which has seen explosive growth in recent years, has been a bellwether for the streaming ...

7 Takeaways From The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting

May 2, 2022

Business China Finance Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Politics Singapore

by Richard Lau

Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, often referred to as the "Woodstock of Capitalism," took place on May 6th, 2022. The event, which is attended by thousands of shareholders and investors, is an opportunity for Berkshire Hathaway's Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, ...

Lee Kum Kee: an accidental fortune

April 30, 2022

Business China Culture Food Hong Kong

by Richard Lau

Lee Kum Kee, the global leader in authentic Asian sauces and condiments, has been a success story for over 130 years. Founded in 1888 by a Chinese chef named Lee Kum Sheung, the company has grown from a small, family-run ...