SINGAPORE - To avoid the proverbial mistake of preparing for the last war, the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) needs to change the way it works, said the agency's chief executive Mervyn Tan. This includes how the agency delivers capabilities for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and increasing collaboration with start-ups, he told reporters on Saturday (Oct 16). While a more deliberate, sequential development process will still be relevant for multimillion-dollar defence projects that serve Singapore for decades, software must be continuously improved, Mr Tan said. DSTA is also looking at more tie-ups with academia and the private sector, including those not conventionally associated with the defence industry, such as those at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI), 3D modelling and gaming, he said. Crucially, there is a need to invest in its talent, and train DSTA engineers to also have digital skills - from programming and cyber security, to user …
Why HubSpot Stock Is Falling Today
What happened Shares of HubSpot ( NYSE:HUBS ) were falling today as the 10-year Treasury yield increased to 1.5%, the highest it's been since June. The tech stock fell by as much as 6.4% this morning and was down by 4.6% as of noon EDT. So what Rising Treasury yields are often viewed as a negative thing for fast-growing technology stocks because they mean that debt spending will cost more for companies, eating into their long-term growth potential. Image source: Getty Images. That appears to be what's happening with HubSpot's stock today, along with many other technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite , which is largely composed of tech stocks, fell by more than 1% this morning, though it had regained some of its losses by midafternoon. Some investors may also be concerned that the government could be headed for a shutdown later this week. Congress is busy this week trying to pass two bills, which total about $4.5 trillion in spending. Meanwhile, …
2 Innovative Semiconductor Stocks Set to Crush the Market in 2022
The benchmark S&P 500 market index has risen roughly 19% in 2021 (so far). But we're a few short months away from 2022, and some challenges on the horizon could garner uncertainty in the new year. Higher interest rates and less government stimulus are in the forecasts of many stock market pundits, and the explosive economic growth triggered by a reopening society trying to get past a (still present) pandemic will also likely have run its course in 2022. Image source: Getty Images. While that combination of factors could dampen market performance, it doesn't mean all returns will be negative. Investors might have to be more selective about the stocks they own, though, to generate comparable performance. Two semiconductor stocks are currently benefitting from industrywide supply shortages, and their products and services are likely to still be in high demand next year (and beyond). That could mean market-crushing returns for investors. Let's find out a bit more about …
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2 Smart Stocks That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million by 2031
The Pareto Principle suggests that 80% of a portfolio's growth will be powered by just 20% of its holdings. In other words, a small number of investments will probably have an outsized impact on your total returns. That makes sense: Stocks can only fall 100%, but they can grow many times over in value, so any well-diversified portfolio is likely to have a few big winners. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to spot these monster stocks , but it helps to invest in companies with big market opportunities, strong competitive positions, and healthy top-line growth. Cloudflare ( NYSE:NET ) and Latch ( NASDAQ:LTCH ) check all three of those boxes. Here's why both of these stocks could grow many times over in the next decade. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Cloudflare Cloudflare is a cloud services provider on a mission to build a better internet. Its global network spans 250 cities and interconnects with 9,800 other networks, which positions its technology …
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Entegris Inc (ENTG) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Entegris Inc ( NASDAQ:ENTG ) Apr 27, 2021 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day everyone, and welcome to Entegris First Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the call over for opening remarks and introductions over to Bill Seymour, VP of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. Bill Seymour -- Vice President of Investor Relations Good morning, everyone. Earlier today, we announced the financial results for our first quarter of 2021. Before we begin, I'd like to remind listeners that our comments today will include some forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties is …
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Entegris Inc (ENTG) Q3 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Entegris Inc ( NASDAQ:ENTG ) Oct 22, 2020 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to Entegris' Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Release Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to Bill Seymour, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. Bill Seymour -- Vice President of Investor Relations Earlier today, we announced the financial results for our third quarter of 2020. Before we begin, I would like to remind listeners that our comments today will include some forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties are contained …
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Entegris Inc (ENTG) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Entegris Inc ( NASDAQ:ENTG ) Feb 2, 2021 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to Entegris Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release. Today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to Bill Seymour, VP of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. Bill Seymour -- Vice President of Investor Relations Good morning, everyone. Earlier today, we announced the financial results for our fourth quarter and full year of 2020. Before we begin, I would like to remind listeners that our comments today will include some forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these risks and …
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NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. NXP Semiconductors NV ( NASDAQ:NXPI ) Aug 3, 2021 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to NXP's 2Q '21 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Mr. Jeff Palmer, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. Jeff Palmer -- Vice President, Investor Relations Thank you, Crystal, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to the NXP Semiconductor's second quarter 2021 earnings call. With me on the call today is Kurt Sievers, NXP's President and CEO; and Peter Kelly, our CFO. The call today is being recorded and will be available for replay from our corporate website. Today's call will include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that can cause NXP's results to differ …
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Fitnescity Partners With Quest Diagnostics To Accelerate The $350 Billion Consumer Health Revolution
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Consumers are more empowered than ever to take their health and wellness into their own hands. The mass adoption of wearable devices and the proliferation of consumer health data services provided the basis of this emerging do-it-yourself (DIY) health movement. Laila Zemrani refers to this confluence of consumer technological advances and healthcare trends as the era of the Quantified Self. She and her cofounder, Çağatay Demiralp, started Fitnescity , “a platform that offers various lab tests for fitness, nutrition and general health.” The New York City-based startup recently launched a new partnership with Quest Diagnostics and brought on Devon Kennard, an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), as an investor in the company. Fitnescity cofounder and CEO Zemrani says, “Fitnescity was founded to give people access to the information they need to improve their health and …
Tesla Stock: Headed to $540 on Recurring Software Revenue?
Shares of Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) rose sharply again on Wednesday, following a run-up on Tuesday fueled by news of the electric-car maker stock's planned inclusion in the S&P 500 index. Driving the stock price higher this time was a huge price target hike by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas. The growth stock could benefit in the coming years from a business model shift toward higher-margin software and vehicle services revenue, the analyst says. Here's a closer look at why Jonas is so bullish on Tesla stock. Model S. Image source: The Motley Fool. Software revenue could propel Tesla stock higher Tesla has become more than an automaker, Jonas told investors are Wednesday. The company is "on the verge" of a significant shift in its business model, the analyst explained. This enhanced business model will include meaningful revenue contribution from a high-margin software business on a recurring basis. Jonas is so confident in Tesla's future earnings potential …
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