Singapore stocks

Singapore economy

Singapore stocks resilient even if trade talks fail, OCBC says

SINGAPORE (Nov 26): Singapore’s stock market is unlikely to throw up much of a fuss if trade talks fail between the world’s two largest economies, according to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

Yield watch

Sinking Singapore stocks still seen as bright spot on dividends

(Aug 23): Singapore’s stocks may be falling, but some investors say they’re still a bright spot in a global equity market marred by trade tensions and slowing economic growth.

Tong's Portfolio

Singapore companies fared much better than Malaysian ones

(July 5): Investors cheered at the start of July, after the US and China called for another truce while trade talks resumed. There was little in terms of concrete details. US President Donald Trump agreed to hold off on his threats to impose tariffs on th

Tong's Portfolio

Singapore companies fared much better than Malaysian ones

(July 8): Investors cheered at the start of July, after the US and China called for another truce while trade talks resumed. There was little in terms of concrete details. US President Donald Trump agreed to hold off on his threats to impose tariffs on th

SE Asia Stocks

Singapore set for biggest monthly loss in over 3 years; Indonesia rises

(May 31): Singapore stocks fell on Friday, and is set for its biggest monthly loss in more than three years, symbolising a tough month for most equity markets in the region as US-China trade tensions reignited.

Broker's Calls

More companies beat FY18 expectations this earnings season

SINGAPORE (Mar 5): The earnings season is over for now and more companies have beat their FY18 results expectations than missed, with large-caps mostly boosted by one-off gains, according to CGS-CIMB Research in a Monday report.

Investing strategies

Why Singapore stocks should be on shopping list of bargain hunters

SINGAPORE (Oct 23): Singapore stocks should soon become a favourite for investors looking for value.

In print this week

What does Malaysia scrapping its GST mean for Singapore stocks?

SINGAPORE (May 25): Malaysia’s decision to zero-rate the Goods and Services Tax from June 1 is widely expected to provide a small boost to consumer sentiment. Last year, GST revenue was RM44.3 billion ($15 billion) — equal to 3.3% of Malaysia’s GDP.

In print this week

Where to invest in 2018?

SINGAPORE (Dec 25): From the en bloc craze to meteoric spikes in tech stocks, 2017 has been coloured by significant asset price gains. Driven by the rally in blue chips, the Straits Times Index is up 18.5% in the year to Dec 18, a notable improvement from

Singapore is losing home advantage in IPO battle with Hong Kong

(Nov 28): Hong Kong is eroding Singapore’s home advantage.
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