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Global Economy
Markets shrug off exit of UK’s May in June; Hong Leong Asia to privatise cement unit
(June 3): June 7 will mark the end of Theresa May’s tenure as British Prime Minister, after a three-year leadership fraught with bad mistakes, resignations, controversy and widely panned policies. Her time as PM will be defined by her inability to deliv
May 31, 2019
Global Markets
Trade war tensions continue to rise, earnings season brings mixed results
SINGAPORE (May 20): Tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise as US President Donald Trump shows no inclination to de-escalate the country’s trade war with China. Trump believes his clash with Chinese President Xi Jinping is boosting his
May 20, 2019
Broker's Calls
Speed bumps ahead for Singtel but analysts still recommend a 'buy'
SINGAPORE (May 17): Phillip Capital is maintaining Singtel at “accumulate” with higher $3.31 target as the telco carries out digitalisation of its business to optimise costs further.
May 17, 2019
Company in the news
Singtel's current level of dividend is sustainable despite headwinds facing associates, say analysts
SINGAPORE (May 15): Singtel’s current level of dividend is sustainable, say analysts, given the telco’s projected FY2020 cash flow is forecast to be at $3.3 billion.
May 15, 2019
Broker's Calls
Maybank remains 'neutral' on telco sector as uncertainty looms
SINGAPORE (Apr 1): Maybank Kim Eng Research remains “neutral” on the Singapore telco sector amid uncertainty over the implication for competition in the industry with M1’s imminent de-listing.
April 01, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singtel launches more digital services amid disruption in the telco industry
SINGAPORE (Mar 25): Not too long ago, the banks started pushing out credit cards to court mobile phone-wielding millennials with cash backs, dining discounts and travel perks. Now, Singapore’s largest telco is taking a leaf from their playbook.
March 25, 2019
Broker's Calls
Singtel well positioned to weather competition, looking cheap at current prices: UOB Kay Hian
SINGAPORE (Mar 21): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining its “buy” call on Singtel with a target price of $3.58, while highlighting that the stock, at the price of $3.02, is currently below its mean EV/EBITDA with a 5.8% dividend yield.
March 21, 2019
E-payment
Singtel widens its e-payments network but how will investors gain?
SINGAPORE (Mar 19): Singapore Telecommunications is expanding its cross-border mobile payment alliance. But how significant will Singtel's foray into e-payments be for investors?
March 19, 2019
Broker's Calls
Analysts stand ground on Singtel amid Bharti Airtel rights issue
SINGAPORE (Mar 11): Analysts are keeping their recommendations on Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) – for now – after the telco announced it is subscribing for approximately US$525 million ($713.3 million), or 15%, of Bharti Airtel’s US$3.5 bil
March 11, 2019
M&A
Singtel to buy US$525 mil worth of stock in India's Bharti Airtel
(Mar 7): Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) said it will buy roughly US$525 million ($712.4 million) worth Bharti Airtel stock as part of the Indian telecoms operator's plan to raise US$4.6 billion through new shares and bonds.
March 07, 2019