Five-country initiative addresses emerging compliance challenges as ASEAN tightens AI oversight SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore has become the first country to release a governance framework for agentic AI. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI at the World Economic Forum. The framework requires o...
Five-country initiative addresses emerging compliance challenges as ASEAN tightens AI oversight SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore has become the first country to release a governance framework for agentic AI. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI at the World Economic Forum. The framework requires organizations to maintain human accountability for AI agents, implement technical controls, and ensure transparency. Armor and Microsoft Security leaders at the Microsoft Digital Trust & Global Regulation Roadshow in Singapore, January 2026. Armor Initiative Helps Enterprises Respond Armor, a global leader in cloud-native managed detection and response and Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, today announced an initiative spanning Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to help enterprises operationalize these new requirements. Armor brings direct experience securing AI-driven enterprises. A healthcare technology company using GenAI tools to serve 800+ health systems achieved a 29x reduction in mean time to respond (MTTR) after partnering with Armor for 24/7 managed detection and response. "Singapore's Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI (MGF) recognizes what we've been telling clients: AI agents that can act autonomously need the same security rigor as any privileged user," said Chris Drake, Founder and CEO of Armor. "You wouldn't give an employee access to sensitive systems without visibility and controls. The same logic applies to AI." Armor Nexus: Security Operations Reimagined Central to Armor's approach is Nexus, its unified security operations platform built for teams who run their own SOCs. Unlike traditional SOCs that rely on manual processes and fragmented ticketing systems, Nexus was built by practitioners who defend organizations from the inside. Nexus unifies operations and technology on a single platform because real incident...
Is An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Right For You? Are You Super Rich? Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can allow affluent individuals to pass on wealth to heirs while keeping it outside of their taxable estate . This could help them reduce or avoid the estate tax upon death, which can be as high as 40 percent. Photo Smooth...
Is An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Right For You? Are You Super Rich? Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can allow affluent individuals to pass on wealth to heirs while keeping it outside of their taxable estate . This could help them reduce or avoid the estate tax upon death, which can be as high as 40 percent. Photo Smoothies/Shutterstock It also can help you pass over assets to individuals with special needs without affecting their eligibility for government programs like Medicaid or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). But it may not be the best for everyone. It’s virtually impossible to amend an ILIT without a court order or the consent of its beneficiaries. There are also some more pitfalls to watch out for. So let’s take a closer look at an ILIT and see if it’s right for you as part of your comprehensive estate plan. What Is an ILIT? You can establish an ILIT with the help of a qualified estate-planning attorney. The ILIT is a legal arrangement that holds assets, mainly a life insurance policy, for the benefit of another or others. As a trust grantor, you create the trust . You may appoint a trustee to manage the trust. The trustee can be anyone such as a lawyer, a family member, a friend or an organization. The trustee uses trust assets to purchase a life insurance policy in your name . The trustee is also responsible for paying annual insurance premiums and administering the trust. When you pass away, the policy’s death benefit is paid directly to the trust and then proceeds are distributed to the beneficiary. Tax Benefits of an ILIT One of the main reasons people utilize ILITs is to minimize any estate tax burden. When you transfer assets to an ILIT, you relinquish control of those assets completely and they technically become property of the trust, which is its own legal entity. So these assets won’t be part of your gross taxable estate and thereby could minimize estate taxes o...
Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Summary My recommendation for AAR Corp. ( AIR ) is a buy rating. AIR is in a good position to capitalize on the ongoing structural aftermarket upcycle, driven by aircraft undersupply and aging global fleets. Post the HAECO acquisition, AIR now has a much larger scale to lock in long-term MRO contracts. The exclusive new parts distribution agreements als...
Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Summary My recommendation for AAR Corp. ( AIR ) is a buy rating. AIR is in a good position to capitalize on the ongoing structural aftermarket upcycle, driven by aircraft undersupply and aging global fleets. Post the HAECO acquisition, AIR now has a much larger scale to lock in long-term MRO contracts. The exclusive new parts distribution agreements also provide a stronger moat. Business AIR provides aviation and defense aftermarket solutions, targeting commercial and government operators, original equipment manufacturers [OEMs], and maintenance providers. AIR revenue comes from a few segments. The parts supply makes money from the distribution of new engine and airframe components and the sale of used serviceable material. The repair & engineering provides airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul [MRO] services. Integrated Solutions manages fleet operations, supply chain logistics for government agencies. Lastly, Expeditionary Services designs and manufactures tactical products like pallets and shelters. Market Dynamics Goldman Sachs The current supply/demand dynamic in the aerospace industry should continue to work in favor of AIR. I believe the shortfall in new aircraft deliveries from Boeing and Airbus is a structural issue that is unlikely to be resolvedf anytime soon. As you can see from the analysis by Goldman Sachs above, we can see that since 2015, aircraft deliveries have consistently lagged demand, creating a cumulative undersupply that is expected to reach hundreds of aircraft per year by the late 2020s. The only practical solution here is for airlines to keep aircraft in service longer (i.e., sweating the assets), and continue to use older fleets. This is happening as we can see from airlines delaying retirements, pushing the average age of the global commercial fleet to more than 14 years. Goldman Sachs As to all machinery/equipment, the more it ages, the more maintenance work is needed, and for AIR, this ...
An employee works on a carbon fiber production line at Zhongfu Shenying in Lianyungang, China's eastern Jiangsu province on July 31, 2025. Str | Afp | Getty Images China's factory activity gathered speed in January, according to a private survey released Monday, as manufacturers accelerated production and loaded cargoes ahead of the extended Lunar New Year holiday. The RatingDog China General Manu...
An employee works on a carbon fiber production line at Zhongfu Shenying in Lianyungang, China's eastern Jiangsu province on July 31, 2025. Str | Afp | Getty Images China's factory activity gathered speed in January, according to a private survey released Monday, as manufacturers accelerated production and loaded cargoes ahead of the extended Lunar New Year holiday. The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, conducted by S&P Global, rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 the previous month, in line with analysts' expectations of 50.3 in a Reuters poll. A reading above the 50 benchmark indicates an expansion, while one below that suggests contraction. That marked the strongest level since October, when the private-surveyed PMI came in at 50.6 . The reading was better than an official survey released on Saturday, which showed manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in January, coming in at 49.3, compared with 50.1 in the previous month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The RatingDog private survey, which samples a smaller group of export-oriented manufacturers, has typically painted a brighter picture than the official polls that cover a broader range of firms. NBS officials attributed the slump to a seasonal slowdown and softer global demand. Local media reported that some factories halted production last month to allow their workers to return home ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year. This year's Lunar New Year holiday has been extended to nine days for the first time, stretching from Feb. 15 to Feb. 23, as Beijing aims to boost domestic spending on travel, tourism, dine-out services and leisure activities during the holiday. The pair of PMI data also provided an early glimpse of how the world's second-largest economy fared at the start of this year. China's economy hit the government's 5% growth target last year, underpinned by strong exports as manufacturers ramped up shipments to non-U.S. markets amid higher U.S. tariffs. Economists, however, ...
tumsasedgars/iStock via Getty Images Pictures are worth 1000 words . US stocks are very expensive, and dominated by a few names, threatening a crash ahead. LPL 2) Earnings growth won’t save the market. If P/Es contract below the current 30, stocks could lose more than 60% . Target Date Solutions 3) Fear and Greed are tugging against each other, leading to 2 distinctly different strategies. Which a...
tumsasedgars/iStock via Getty Images Pictures are worth 1000 words . US stocks are very expensive, and dominated by a few names, threatening a crash ahead. LPL 2) Earnings growth won’t save the market. If P/Es contract below the current 30, stocks could lose more than 60% . Target Date Solutions 3) Fear and Greed are tugging against each other, leading to 2 distinctly different strategies. Which are you taking? Target Date Solutions 4) Precious metals thrive, triggered by inflation fear at first, then fanned by greed jumping on. Spot prices 5) Plenty of room to lower interest rates in order to stimulate the economy. But see next point. US Treasury 6) Does the economy need stimulation or moderation? Each loop around is more dangerous, ballooning the debt. Target Date Solutions 7) Baby boomers in target date funds are not protected against the next crash. They’re far riskier than theory. GAO and FAJ Conclusion I have been warning my readers for a long time, earning me a reputation as a permabear. You can judge if my concerns are warranted. If you decide to act, it’s worth noting the two distinct strategies that are currently in play. Many have moved beyond US stocks to precious metals and foreign stocks. Momentum might continue this year in these asset classes. On the other hand, Warren Buffett has moved in the opposite direction to the safety of cash. In other words, risk-on and risk-off are both in play. Baby boomers should choose risk-off at this time in their lives because they are in the Retirement Risk Zone when Sequence of Return Risk can ruin the rest of life. They might choose risk-on when they’re beyond the Risk Zone, 5 years into retirement. Younger people didn’t feel the crash of 2008, so they don’t know what risk is. Risk-on is a likely choice for them, and they can afford this choice because their horizon is long.
There is a good reason why Micron's stock is cheap. Finding cheap stocks with huge growth potential is a potent combination. This combines value investing with growth investing, and if done correctly, can yield incredible investment returns. One area that has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years is artificial intelligence (AI), so it seems odd to find a value stock hiding in this area...
There is a good reason why Micron's stock is cheap. Finding cheap stocks with huge growth potential is a potent combination. This combines value investing with growth investing, and if done correctly, can yield incredible investment returns. One area that has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years is artificial intelligence (AI), so it seems odd to find a value stock hiding in this area. However, Micron (MU 4.87%) appears to be that way. Wall Street expects huge growth this year, yet the stock trades for a relatively cheap price tag. So is this a genius buy? Or is there a catch? Micron's stock is cheap for a reason Micron makes memory chips, which are distinctly different from logic chips such as those produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The primary difference between memory and logic chips is that there isn't really any differentiating technology between memory chips. This area has become commoditized, which means the companies in the space have relatively little pricing power. Expand NASDAQ : MU Micron Technology Today's Change ( -4.87 %) $ -21.23 Current Price $ 414.56 Key Data Points Market Cap $467B Day's Range $ 407.29 - $ 455.42 52wk Range $ 61.54 - $ 455.50 Volume 2M Avg Vol 30M Gross Margin 45.53 % Dividend Yield 0.11 % However, if demand outstrips supply, then prices can skyrocket, and that's exactly what's happening. If you haven't checked on RAM prices for laptops or computers recently, do yourself a favor and research them. Prices have spiked because memory chips are being completely consumed by the massive demand caused by the data centers being built to power generative AI. As a result, companies like Micron can increase their prices to account for the huge supply imbalance. This is the core reason why Micron's earnings are expected to explode throughout the year. Micron's fiscal year 2026 ends in August, and Wall Street analysts expect Micron's earnings per share (EPS) to increase from $8.29 in FY 2025 to $33.31 in FY 2026. Bey...
Key Points Micron makes memory chips that are vital in many processes. Analysts expect huge earnings growth in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Finding cheap stocks with huge growth potential is a potent combination. This combines value investing with growth investing, and if done correctly, can yield incredible investment returns. One area that has gotten a lot of attention...
Key Points Micron makes memory chips that are vital in many processes. Analysts expect huge earnings growth in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Finding cheap stocks with huge growth potential is a potent combination. This combines value investing with growth investing, and if done correctly, can yield incredible investment returns. One area that has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years is artificial intelligence (AI), so it seems odd to find a value stock hiding in this area. However, Micron (NASDAQ: MU) appears to be that way. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Wall Street expects huge growth this year, yet the stock trades for a relatively cheap price tag. So is this a genius buy? Or is there a catch? Micron's stock is cheap for a reason Micron makes memory chips, which are distinctly different from logic chips such as those produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The primary difference between memory and logic chips is that there isn't really any differentiating technology between memory chips. This area has become commoditized, which means the companies in the space have relatively little pricing power. However, if demand outstrips supply, then prices can skyrocket, and that's exactly what's happening. If you haven't checked on RAM prices for laptops or computers recently, do yourself a favor and research them. Prices have spiked because memory chips are being completely consumed by the massive demand caused by the data centers being built to power generative AI. As a result, companies like Micron can increase their prices to account for the huge supply imbalance. This is the core reason why Micron's earnings are expected to explode throughout the year. Micron's fiscal year 2026 ends in August, and Wall Street analysts expect Micron's earnings per share (EPS) to increase from $8.29 in FY 2025 to $33.31 in FY 2026. Beyond...