Thinking Aloud
The BYD boast that shareholders didn’t like
While Toyota’s chairman feels lonely at the top, BYD’s is remarkably optimistic
SpaceX and other giga-listings could raise indices’ risks
Retail investors would do well to note that an IPO is mainly an exit avenue for insiders, who will profit handsomely
Trump’s sliding approval ratings weigh on Republicans’ prospects in US midterms
The GOP could lose control of the House and Senate as voters sour on his presidency
In a world of long-drawn crises, ‘wait and see’ may be a decreasingly tenable stance
The end of optimism in a post-common-sense era of geopolitics
Why oil prices have defied US$200 forecasts despite Hormuz closure
An oil glut, emergency release of reserves, a US shale boom and China’s absence in the market have played a part
How to fix the COE system
What kind of COE you bid for should depend on what kind of person you are
As investing becomes more accessible, should financial education evolve?
Young adults have no shortage of content on the topic online, but often lack the confidence to navigate it
In the EV race, Japan’s most dangerous rival could be closer to home than China
Chinese carmakers may have pulled ahead in tech and value, but something else is holding the Japanese back
Economic Strategy Review makes a case not just for staying the course, but also knowing when to quit
Under certain proposals, companies need to know when to wind up, and some workers may need to accept lower pay
How advisers can play a trusted role in families’ ‘great wealth transfer’
They must take on a stewardship role, just as families must themselves serve as stewards of their assets and legacy
