In today’s briefing:
- How Companies Are Actually Spending Money on AI Now
- Singapore Market Roundup (24-Jan-2025): DBS TSV project key for GVT.
- Japan Strategy Week | SoftBank’s Starring Role in the Stargate Revolution
- AUCTUS ON FRIDAY – 24/01/2025

How Companies Are Actually Spending Money on AI Now
- AI tools are increasing in usage and transforming various industries, particularly in areas like engineering, sales, and marketing
- Companies like ramp are leveraging AI to automate processes and improve productivity, leading to significant cost savings
- The government and other organizations can benefit from AI tools to identify and eliminate wasteful spending and improve efficiency in procurement and operations.
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Singapore Market Roundup (24-Jan-2025): DBS TSV project key for GVT.
- DBS emphasizes TSV project as a significant initiative for GVT, showcasing its strategic importance for growth and development.
- CGSI forecasts robust earnings for companies like Sembcorp, Seatrium, iFast, FLCT, Singtel, and SIA, indicating a positive outlook for the market.
- DBS reaffirms its positive outlook on OUE REIT, citing improved operating performance as a key factor in maintaining a ‘buy’ rating for the company.
Japan Strategy Week | SoftBank’s Starring Role in the Stargate Revolution
- For the week, the Nikkei added 4.1% while the Topix gained 2.7%. Stocks were buoyed by a rebound in AI-related beneficiaries: Fujikura (22%), Softbank (+16%), and Advantest (+10%).
- The “Magnificent Seven” stocks have added a staggering $11 trillion in market cap since the start of 2023—an amount equivalent to two entire Japanese stock markets.
- If investors want MORE U.S and MORE Tech exposure, Softbank has positioned itself at the front and centre of the AI revolution.
AUCTUS ON FRIDAY – 24/01/2025
- AUCTUS PUBLICATIONS ________________________________________ ADX Energy (ADX AU)C; Target price of A$0.30 per share: Historic permit award in Italy opens a new growth area – ADX has been offered and accepted the “d 363 C.R-.AX” permit in the Sicily Channel, offshore Italy, covering a maximum area of 346 km2.
- ADX applied for the permit in 2018, but the moratorium on awarding new exploration blocks in Italy was only lifted last year.
- ADX will become a licensed operator in Italy as well as Austria and Romania.
