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yoga123      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:49) Posted: Reason is because of the US military motto (Do not fire unless fired upon).  🙂 wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:14) Posted: I am wondering how come the US Navy cannot come up with a plan to deter Iranian fast boats from attacking merchant ships. If every Iranian Captain knows there is a more than 50% chance his boat will be blown out of the waters, that alone will surely serve as a strong deterrent. You may fear your leaders. But you also want to go home and have dinner with your family. So how come I read reports of Iranians attacking passing ships but did not read anything about the US Navy blowing the Iranians to bits ? Its like nothing is done lidat. That' s why Iranian fast boats still dare to come out to Jee Siaw passing ships. How about using Apache helicopter gunships armed with cannons and rockets to take out Iranian fast boats? Question of cost ? Get the owners of the ships to pay lor. For example, say, 5 ships at a time. Co-ordinate with the Captains to sail through all at the same time.  There will be 2 or 3 Apache helicopters patrolling the skies to escort the ships out. If can escort 10 ships at a time then lagi better. The owners of these ships then contribute to pay for the cost of providing the escort service. Something lidat.

 

Well done - you are a smart trader, presume u bought near the bottom of the channel.
Fair chance it could go on to test the upper channel given time.  If it break above the channel, may even go toward $4.40.   
Then it will be 100% profit for you. 

elisa28      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:25) Posted: Bought early this week. 2.20 - 2.25. Only 10 lots. JurongW      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 16:12) Posted: Dear Elisa, UOBKH latest target price : $4.90, DBS Research: $3.90 Average target price of the 2 brokerage firm: $4.40, which is close to 2.0 Fibo (4.46) Curious to know your avg price bought.  For me, not vested.

 

Cat A - $123k
Cat B $121k.
Anomaly continues. 

 

General,
I am very sure he is pretending to be independent. He has to.
Otherwise, he wont be confirmed in his appointment. 
At one point, he was asked to confirm he will not do the lunatic' s bidding to cut rates if the circumstances dont justify.
he said he would not.
Then, the Senator who was questioning him quoted a newspaper article which said that the lunatic had nominated him as he was amenable and would cut rates.
The Senator then put it to him that either he (Warsh) was lying about his independence or Trump was lying. Which is which?
Warsh' s answer was that the reporter had done a poor job reporting it, i.e the aricle was inaccurate.
The Senator then puts it to him that he (Warsh) has never come out and taken issue with the article as inaccurate. 
Kevin brushes it aside and says there are many articles like that. 
I urge you to go watch it. i am sure it would be available on youtube. 
Worth your while. Better drama than Netflix movies. 
Similar grilling in the British Parliament where PM Sir Keir Starmer was grilled about the failure to do checks before appointing Mandelson as UK Ambassador to US. 
Eloquent and sharp questioning by many MPs, especially the Tory/Conservative Leader of Oppoistion Kemi Badennoch and her party members.

wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 16:42) Posted: So you think in front of the Senate Committee, he pretends to be " independent" . But once confirmed, he will remove his sheep skin and show himself to be another " Yes man" .  sanvan      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:35) Posted: I watched the Senate Banking Committee grill him last night. Was on CNBC.  Quite entertainting.  I found him well prepared for the questions. He had ready answers for all questions and dodge the ones he could not answer.  Very glib.  Wouldnt want him as Fed Chair.

 

The US blockade is also fraught with danger. Imagine if the Iranians set traps for the people manning the blockade when they come on board to search the ships. There could be a lot of casualties even without a ground invasion.   

Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 18:32) Posted: Beginning of ceasefire two weeks ago, a few US Navy destroyers tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Iran sent out drones and drove them away. Recent reports show that Iran still have 70% of their missile stockpiles and thousands of drones. Any US naval vessel trying to go near the Strait are easy targets for Iran. Let alone helicopters. That is why the US Navy destroyers and carriers are operating far, far away from the Iran shoreline. yoga123      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:49) Posted: Reason is because of the US military motto (Do not fire unless fired upon).  🙂

 

Beginning of ceasefire two weeks ago, a few US Navy destroyers tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Iran sent out drones and drove them away. Recent reports show that Iran still have 70% of their missile stockpiles and thousands of drones. Any US naval vessel trying to go near the Strait are easy targets for Iran. Let alone helicopters. That is why the US Navy destroyers and carriers are operating far, far away from the Iran shoreline.

yoga123      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:49) Posted: Reason is because of the US military motto (Do not fire unless fired upon).  🙂 wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:14) Posted: I am wondering how come the US Navy cannot come up with a plan to deter Iranian fast boats from attacking merchant ships. If every Iranian Captain knows there is a more than 50% chance his boat will be blown out of the waters, that alone will surely serve as a strong deterrent. You may fear your leaders. But you also want to go home and have dinner with your family. So how come I read reports of Iranians attacking passing ships but did not read anything about the US Navy blowing the Iranians to bits ? Its like nothing is done lidat. That' s why Iranian fast boats still dare to come out to Jee Siaw passing ships. How about using Apache helicopter gunships armed with cannons and rockets to take out Iranian fast boats? Question of cost ? Get the owners of the ships to pay lor. For example, say, 5 ships at a time. Co-ordinate with the Captains to sail through all at the same time.  There will be 2 or 3 Apache helicopters patrolling the skies to escort the ships out. If can escort 10 ships at a time then lagi better. The owners of these ships then contribute to pay for the cost of providing the escort service. Something lidat.

 

HLA hasn't been in 2.20s range for months. Early this week should be 3.20s? Anyway, you are very brave to buy above $3. I was contemplating whether to buy or not when it was trading at 2.70 to 2.80 range.

elisa28      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:25) Posted: Bought early this week. 2.20 - 2.25. Only 10 lots. JurongW      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 16:12) Posted: Dear Elisa, UOBKH latest target price : $4.90, DBS Research: $3.90 Average target price of the 2 brokerage firm: $4.40, which is close to 2.0 Fibo (4.46) Curious to know your avg price bought.  For me, not vested.

 

Reason is because of the US military motto (Do not fire unless fired upon).  🙂

wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 17:14) Posted: I am wondering how come the US Navy cannot come up with a plan to deter Iranian fast boats from attacking merchant ships. If every Iranian Captain knows there is a more than 50% chance his boat will be blown out of the waters, that alone will surely serve as a strong deterrent. You may fear your leaders. But you also want to go home and have dinner with your family. So how come I read reports of Iranians attacking passing ships but did not read anything about the US Navy blowing the Iranians to bits ? Its like nothing is done lidat. That' s why Iranian fast boats still dare to come out to Jee Siaw passing ships. How about using Apache helicopter gunships armed with cannons and rockets to take out Iranian fast boats? Question of cost ? Get the owners of the ships to pay lor. For example, say, 5 ships at a time. Co-ordinate with the Captains to sail through all at the same time.  There will be 2 or 3 Apache helicopters patrolling the skies to escort the ships out. If can escort 10 ships at a time then lagi better. The owners of these ships then contribute to pay for the cost of providing the escort service. Something lidat.    tongphlp      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:44) Posted: Iran attacks container ship after Trump extends ceasefire Trump said the US would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, and that he was waiting for a proposal from Iran. Updated 3:08 AM EDT, Wed April 22, 2026

 

Bought early this week. 2.20 - 2.25. Only 10 lots.

JurongW      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 16:12) Posted: Dear Elisa, UOBKH latest target price : $4.90, DBS Research: $3.90 Average target price of the 2 brokerage firm: $4.40, which is close to 2.0 Fibo (4.46) Curious to know your avg price bought.  For me, not vested.   elisa28      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 14:47) Posted: JurongW. Thank you for the chart analysis. Much appreciated.

 

I am wondering how come the US Navy cannot come up with a plan to deter Iranian fast boats from attacking merchant ships.
If every Iranian Captain knows there is a more than 50% chance his boat will be blown out of the waters, that alone will surely
serve as a strong deterrent. You may fear your leaders. But you also want to go home and have dinner with your family. So how
come I read reports of Iranians attacking passing ships but did not read anything about the US Navy blowing the Iranians to bits ?
Its like nothing is done lidat. That' s why Iranian fast boats still dare to come out to Jee Siaw passing ships. How about using
Apache helicopter gunships armed with cannons and rockets to take out Iranian fast boats? Question of cost ? Get the owners
of the ships to pay lor. For example, say, 5 ships at a time. Co-ordinate with the Captains to sail through all at the same time. 
There will be 2 or 3 Apache helicopters patrolling the skies to escort the ships out. If can escort 10 ships at a time then lagi
better. The owners of these ships then contribute to pay for the cost of providing the escort service. Something lidat.   

tongphlp      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:44) Posted: Iran attacks container ship after Trump extends ceasefire Trump said the US would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, and that he was waiting for a proposal from Iran. Updated 3:08 AM EDT, Wed April 22, 2026 Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:36) Posted: Iran will not be suffering alone due to the US naval blockade. All the gulf countries are in the same predicament of not being to export their oil. And all the SE Asian and European countries suffer as well as most of them import oil from the Middle Eastern countries. If this stalemate continues indefinitely, oil price will shoot through the roof which will affect US as well

 

If I still have feathers, I will chase this chicken.
Buy, I will.
At which price is another question.
I am not buying becoz no more feathers.
That' s why I didnt apply my mind to at what price I will buy.
But buy, I will. If I see the price holding up after falling.

sanvan      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:50) Posted: Still undecided on this, Bro Spore. General Wave and you are big fans of Speedy. But Speedy is slowing down it seems.  The price is hugging the 100 day moving average.  Dont know what to make of it.  Seems supported by the share buybacks.  If they pause, will go down.  General Wave/Bros Spore/Jurong, any views?   spore1      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 11:02) Posted: SingTel 4.76 anyone getting

 

The blockade is to stop ships heading to or from Iranian ports.
I dont think the other ships heading to or from non-Iranian ports have an issue with the US Navy.
But if they try to sail in or out, they have to contend with possible Iranian attacks.

tongphlp      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:44) Posted: Iran attacks container ship after Trump extends ceasefire Trump said the US would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, and that he was waiting for a proposal from Iran. Updated 3:08 AM EDT, Wed April 22, 2026 Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:36) Posted: Iran will not be suffering alone due to the US naval blockade. All the gulf countries are in the same predicament of not being to export their oil. And all the SE Asian and European countries suffer as well as most of them import oil from the Middle Eastern countries. If this stalemate continues indefinitely, oil price will shoot through the roof which will affect US as well

 

So you think in front of the Senate Committee, he pretends to be " independent" .
But once confirmed, he will remove his sheep skin and show himself to be another " Yes man" . 

sanvan      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:35) Posted: I watched the Senate Banking Committee grill him last night. Was on CNBC.  Quite entertainting.  I found him well prepared for the questions. He had ready answers for all questions and dodge the ones he could not answer.  Very glib.  Wouldnt want him as Fed Chair.  PiRPiR      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 12:11) Posted: Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, faced skepticism during his confirmation hearing regarding his independence from Trump. He asserted he would not make interest rate decisions based on Trump's demands. Lawmakers questioned his credibility amid ongoing investigations into current Fed chair Jerome Powell, which could delay Warsh's confirmation. Warsh, previously an inflation hawk, now supports rate cuts, citing potential economic growth from AI advancements. However, he faced criticism from both parties about his shifting stance on inflation and the politicization of the Fed.

 

Oh I see.
My bad.
I didnt know until you correctly pointed out my error.
I read your other post before I read this post.
Only then I understood your English lesson was meant for me.
Thank you, Bro.
One uncle-in-law of mine had a triple heart bypass surgery just last week.
That could be why I used " blockage" instead of " blockade" .  Paiseh. 

Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:25) Posted: Bro Wave, bcoz you have been using "blockage" instead of "blockade" used by the media, I asked google for the to see if they have any difference. Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:23) Posted: A blockade is a deliberate, often large-scale, intentional obstruction (typically military or political) to prevent passage or commerce. A blockage is a physical or metaphorical obstruction that clogs or stops flow within a narrow space.

 

Class !!! Pay attention and listen up.

Our dear Bro Caesar is conducting an English lesson.   

Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:23) Posted: A blockade is a deliberate, often large-scale, intentional obstruction (typically military or political) to prevent passage or commerce. A blockage is a physical or metaphorical obstruction that clogs or stops flow within a narrow space.

 

Dear Elisa,
UOBKH latest target price : $4.90, DBS Research: $3.90
Average target price of the 2 brokerage firm: $4.40, which is close to 2.0 Fibo (4.46)
Curious to know your avg price bought.  For me, not vested.
 

elisa28      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 14:47) Posted: JurongW. Thank you for the chart analysis. Much appreciated. JurongW      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 14:24) Posted: This is the reason for the jump in share price today. Hong Leong Asia Acquires Architectural Building Products Leader Yong Tai Loong 1.Strategic acquisition strengthens Hong Leong Asia&rsquo s Building Materials portfolio and expands offering in Singapore 2.Established home-grown company with over six decades of history and trusted as one of five HDB-approved suppliers of household shelters 3.Earnings accretive on pro forma basis and supports profitable growth trajectory  https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/BTUED0LUVK3ZP5H2/884947_HLA%20-%20Media%20Release.pdf

 

Your observations is correct! If she is able to stay above the daily100MA , good chance she may rise ! Weekly still on uptrend mode! No guarantee

sanvan      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:50) Posted: Still undecided on this, Bro Spore. General Wave and you are big fans of Speedy. But Speedy is slowing down it seems.  The price is hugging the 100 day moving average.  Dont know what to make of it.  Seems supported by the share buybacks.  If they pause, will go down.  General Wave/Bros Spore/Jurong, any views?   spore1      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 11:02) Posted: SingTel 4.76 anyone getting

 

Still undecided on this, Bro Spore. General Wave and you are big fans of Speedy.
But Speedy is slowing down it seems. 
The price is hugging the 100 day moving average. 
Dont know what to make of it. 
Seems supported by the share buybacks. 
If they pause, will go down. 
General Wave/Bros Spore/Jurong, any views?
 

spore1      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 11:02) Posted: SingTel 4.76 anyone getting

 

Iran will not be suffering alone due to the US naval blockade. All the gulf countries are in the same predicament of not being to export their oil. And most Asian and European countries suffer as well as most of them import oil from the Middle Eastern countries. If this stalemate continues indefinitely, oil price will shoot through the roof which will affect US as well.

wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 12:33) Posted: Trump has 2 options. One is to continue the naval blockage to bleed out Iran for however long it takes. Even if Iran can hold out longer than expected, what is certain is Iran will be weaker, not stronger. The second option is to bomb the shit out of Iran by taking out all bridges and power plants to plunge the country into darkness. This option raises many issues. War crime is one. Untold suffering for the innocent common people of Iran is another. Reaction from the rest of the world will be very negative.  Between the 2 options, it is so much easier to lean in favour of the 1st to see what happens from there.

 

Caesar      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 15:36) Posted: Iran will not be suffering alone due to the US naval blockade. All the gulf countries are in the same predicament of not being to export their oil. And all the SE Asian and European countries suffer as well as most of them import oil from the Middle Eastern countries. If this stalemate continues indefinitely, oil price will shoot through the roof which will affect US as well. wavehunter      ( Date: 22-Apr-2026 12:33) Posted: Trump has 2 options. One is to continue the naval blockage to bleed out Iran for however long it takes. Even if Iran can hold out longer than expected, what is certain is Iran will be weaker, not stronger. The second option is to bomb the shit out of Iran by taking out all bridges and power plants to plunge the country into darkness. This option raises many issues. War crime is one. Untold suffering for the innocent common people of Iran is another. Reaction from the rest of the world will be very negative.  Between the 2 options, it is so much easier to lean in favour of the 1st to see what happens from there.