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Author: Alex Frew McMillan

Alex Frew McMillan is our global equities expert for TheStreet Pro. As a widely respected and experienced foreign correspondent, he has covered financial news related to real estate, hedge funds, personal finance and global equities. Since moving to Hong Kong from New York City 15 years ago, he has devoted himself to coverage of Asia, writing magazine stories and analysis pieces for prominent Asian and U.S.-based publications like The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Economic Intelligence Unit. He has also made numerous appearances on both television and radio to discuss his work. As a long-time expat who grew up with a South African father and British mother, McMillan delivers a unique perspective on global investment, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends. He self-identifies as a buy-and-hold investor with particular interest in ETFs for his anchor allocations. He also buys individual growth stocks, with an emphasis on Asian electric vehicle makers and chipmakers. McMillan graduated with a degree in Journalism and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors and distinction, and serves as co-chairman of the university's alumni association in Hong Kong. Besides reporting, he is also an avid tennis player, snowboarder and scuba diver. McMillan is a PADI-certified divemaster and NASM-certified personal trainer.

Here’s What Scares Me About Semiconductor Stocks

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 29, 2026

Concerned Traders

Investor response is very different to earnings announcements from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Here’s why, and what investors should really be watching.

India Readies for Largest-Ever IPO

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 27, 2026

Jio Platforms, backed by Meta and Google, is due to list on Wednesday. Here’s what to watch in the offering.

Indonesia Remains World’s Worst as China Hits Bear Territory

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 22, 2026

Almost all Asian markets are in the red, with many of the year’s top performers the major laggards.

Why a Little-Known Korean Company Is Sending Markets South

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 20, 2026

Kospi

Elice differs from the likes of CoreWeave even as its shares descend 32.0% on IPO day.

Is the Bottom Falling Out of the AI Trade?

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 15, 2026

We’re seeing equity valuations collapse for semiconductor stocks, and bond yields for CoreWeave soar to distressed levels. Is the AI bubble bursting?

Here’s Why the Simple Explanation for the Chip Selloff Makes No Sense

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 13, 2026

CXMT

Chip stocks have sold down hard in the last couple of days. While Chinese competition is often cited as the motive, that’s a simplification that doesn’t add up.

Why Are Asia’s Chipmakers Selling Down on Sunny Forecasts?

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 8, 2026

TSMC

Share prices of the two biggest Asian companies by market cap are down despite optimistic updates. Here’s what investors should watch heading into earnings season.

Is India’s Beaten-Down $315 Billion Sector Primed to Rebound?

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 6, 2026

We’ve seen good news for Indian equities, particularly IT providers. But with rates about to rise, here’s the smart course for playing any rebound.

What’s Next for Asian Stocks as Year Ends?

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on October 1, 2026

SK Hynix

There was a sharp turnaround in Asia’s top-performing sector in Q3. Here’s why that’s unlikely to last.

Another Trump-Xi Meeting Disappoints, Though China Can Claim Win

Avatar photo Alex Frew McMillan on September 29, 2026

Investors have little to cheer about after five summits between the leaders.

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