Joel Phua

Research Analyst, Research & Portfolio Management, iFAST Singapore

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The US imposes new tariffs on 60 economies. Here’s what you need to know Macro Research

The US imposes new tariffs on 60 economies. Here’s what you need to know

After months of calm, tariff risks are back in focus. While the latest US tariffs are unlikely to materially increase the overall tariff burden for now, the risk of further measures remains, reinforcing the need for investors to position portfolios for a prolonged period of policy and macroeconomic uncertainty.

By  Joel Phua | 3 Days Ago |181 Views
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Alphabet 2Q26 earnings: Free cash flow turns negative. Should investors be worried?Stocks

Alphabet 2Q26 earnings: Free cash flow turns negative. Should investors be worried?

Alphabet’s aggressive AI infrastructure spending is pushing free cash flow into negative territory, but strong growth across Cloud and Search suggests these investments could be laying the foundation for substantial long-term monetisation.

By  Joel Phua | 4 Days Ago |2628 Views
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Netflix Q2 2026 earnings: Is the company’s reduced transparency a red flag? Stocks

Netflix Q2 2026 earnings: Is the company’s reduced transparency a red flag?

Netflix's weaker-than-expected Q3 guidance and reduced engagement disclosures triggered a sharp selloff, but we believe the long-term investment thesis remains intact.

By  Joel Phua | 21 Jul 2026 |1787 Views
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Global Healthcare Outlook 2H26: Selectivity is key as pharma navigates pricing and patent headwindsMacro Research

Global Healthcare Outlook 2H26: Selectivity is key as pharma navigates pricing and patent headwinds

Drug pricing reforms and the looming patent cliff remain key overhangs for the healthcare sector, but we believe these risks are manageable and largely priced into current valuations.

By  Joel Phua | 20 Jul 2026 |232 Views
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US inflation slows, but the battle isn’t over yetMacro Research

US inflation slows, but the battle isn’t over yet

June's decline in CPI to 3.5% may have eased market concerns, but persistent geopolitical supply shocks, second-round inflationary pressures and structural AI-driven demand suggest inflation is likely to remain above the Federal Reserve's target for longer.

By  Joel Phua | 15 Jul 2026 |340 Views
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Meta isn’t just spending billions on AI—It’s building multiple ways to profit from itStocks

Meta isn’t just spending billions on AI—It’s building multiple ways to profit from it

While investors remain focused on Meta's surging AI spending, the company is quietly expanding its AI monetisation strategy through advertising, subscriptions and cloud services—a combination that the market have not fully priced in.

By  Joel Phua | 10 Jul 2026 |388 Views
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State Street just launched the cheapest Nasdaq-100 ETF (QNDX): Should you switch from QQQ or QQQM?ETFs

State Street just launched the cheapest Nasdaq-100 ETF (QNDX): Should you switch from QQQ or QQQM?

State Street's new low-cost QNDX ETF is challenging the Nasdaq-100 ETF landscape, but lower fees are only one piece of the puzzle. We examine whether investors should switch from QQQ or QQQM, or stay the course.

By  Joel Phua | 03 Jul 2026 |2474 Views
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US inflation is back above 4%. Here’s what it means for your portfolio. Macro Research

US inflation is back above 4%. Here’s what it means for your portfolio.

With falling oil prices masking stickier inflation pressures beneath the surface, we examine what persistent inflation means for rates and portfolio positioning.

By  Joel Phua | 30 Jun 2026 |1728 Views
USInflationEquityConsumer DiscretionaryDigital EconomyQuality
SpaceX has investors excited. Here's why we're looking elsewhereStocks

SpaceX has investors excited. Here's why we're looking elsewhere

SpaceX is one of the world's most compelling growth companies, but with lofty expectations already reflected in its valuation, we explore why investors may find more attractive risk-reward opportunities elsewhere.

By  Joel Phua | 26 Jun 2026 |2815 Views
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US tech stocks stumble. Is the AI rally losing momentum?Macro Research

US tech stocks stumble. Is the AI rally losing momentum?

A sharp selloff in technology and semiconductor stocks has rattled investors. We examine what's driving the decline, whether AI fundamentals remain intact, and where opportunities are for long-term investors.

By  Joel Phua | 24 Jun 2026 |3547 Views
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