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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.
November 26, 2019
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.
August 23, 2019
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
July 05, 2019
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
July 05, 2019
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.
May 31, 2019
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.
March 05, 2019
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.
October 23, 2018
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.
May 25, 2018
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
December 25, 2017
Singapore is losing home advantage in IPO battle with Hong Kong
(Nov 28): Hong Kong is eroding Singapore’s home advantage.
November 28, 2017