Dear readers, on 5 May 2024, I made a post on how Keppel stock was at a pivotal moment. Keppel stock was at a pivotal moment as its stock price on 3 May 24 (Fri) at $6.81 was just on its 200-Days-Moving Average. I wrote that breaking down through the 200-Days-Moving Average may set Keppel […]
KEPPEL STOCK: PRICE TREND AS EXPECTED! Read More »
Dear readers, as shared in a previous post, the Singapore Straits Times Index, the benchmark of Singapore stocks markets has fared only modestly year-to-date this year: about 2% in capital gain, shown as follows: 3 May 24: 3,305.13 29 Dec 23: 3,240.27 On the converse, the Malaysia stock markets, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, fared much
HOW MALAYSIA STOCK MARKETS PERFORM COMPARED TO SINGAPORE STOCK MARKETS? Read More »
Dear readers, just recently, I shared with you on a 50-cents coffee treat. This 50-cents coffee treat is none other than a promotion treat at most of the Kopitiam outlets here, from May Day 2024 promotions for NTUC members from 1 May to 30 Jun 24. I am eligible for the offer and as soon
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Dear readers, one stock market has been very bullish so far this year. Do you know which stock market is it? Singapore stock market? Well, the Singapore stock market has at least made some gains this year. Compared to year 2023, the Singapore stock market has gained 2% (based on the STI). One stock market
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Dear readers, one of the Straits Times Index (STI) stocks is at a pivotal moment right now. This stock is none other than Keppel Corporation stock. Year-to-date, Keppel was down by some 3.4%. But if we take a look at the performance of the stock in the last month, Keppel stock was down by more:
KEPPEL STOCK: AT PIVOTAL MOMENT NOW! Read More »
Dear readers, applications are now open for the next 6-month T-bill, BS24109A which will go for auction on 9 May 24. I believe expectations are high for BS24109A if we are to look at the cut-off yields of previous T-bills below: BS24108N, auction date: 25 Apr 24; cut-off yield of 3.74% per annum BS24107N, auction
BS24109A 6-MONTH T-BILL: HIGH EXPECTATION AHEAD! Read More »
Dear readers, the Jun 24 Singapore Savings Bonds (SBJUN24 GX24060A) opened for application yesterday and it was Great news for savers! The annual average 10-year yield of the Jun 24 Singapore Savings Bonds has increased by 8.8% from 3.06% per annum in May 24 Singapore Savings Bonds to 3.33% per annum! This makes Jun 24
JUN 2024 SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS: AN INCREASE OF 8.8%! Read More »
Dear readers, I am pleased to share with you the fixed deposit interest rates of two of Singapore’s largest banks, UOB and OCBC. Let’s talk about the interest rates from UOB first. From today to 31 May 24, for a minimum deposit amount of S$10,000 (fresh funds), enjoy: 2.70% per annum for a 6-month deposit
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Dear readers, today is Labour Day and I wish every worker (like myself) a Happy Labour Day 2024! I believe many will relate to Labour Day in Singapore’s context in two ways. First, Labour Day is a public holiday where workers generally take a break from work and enjoy time with families or in one’s
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Dear readers, in recent years, the cost of living in Singapore has become higher and I believe many of you would have agreed with me. For myself, indeed, I have spent more on daily basic necessities as per what I have gleaned from my daily expenditure spreadsheet. With hotter weather these days, I am budgeting
MY COST OF LIVING TO INCREASE WITH HOTTER WEATHER! Read More »
Dear readers, I was at home this afternoon, feeling super uncomfortable from the sweltering heat, when I took note of a social media post that one bubble tea chain in Singapore is selling one of its bubble tea at just $2 per cup (usual price at $4.30) in celebration of international bubble tea day! The
INTERNATIONAL BUBBLE TEA DAY: HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR DISCOUNTED TEAS? Read More »
Dear readers, Labour Day is this Wednesday. Every labour day, I look forward to the many Labour Day deals and promotions. One such deal that I enjoy is coffee at just 50 cents a cup for NTUC members. Visit this link for more May Day 2024 treats today!
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Dear readers, it is time once again to conduct a weekly scan on the Singapore Straits Times Index (STI) stocks to screen out just which of the STI stocks are Oversold, Overbought or just trading in a neutral RSI region. Based on the screening of the STI constituent stocks, there is no STI stock currently
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Dear readers, BS24108V just closed recently with an auction on 25 Apr 2024. I have expected the cut-off yield of the T-bill remains to be above 3.70% per annum, given the recent trend. I was correct: BS24108V did not disappoint: cut-off rate was just 0.01% lower than the preceding T-bill, and still strong at 3.74%
TREASURY BILLS (T-BILLS): STILL GOING STRONG! Read More »
Dear readers, every weekend, as part of my winding down after a week of busy and hectic work, I will always go to the food and hawker centre nearby for nice and affordable meals. I will usually go for bak chor mee or minced meat fishball mee meals, those soupy types at $5! To say
FEELING GRATEFUL FOR NICE AND AFFORDABLE FOOD! Read More »
The Q&A session of the HPH AGM 2024 has become unexpectedly long with each passing minute as shareholder, one after another, started asking more and more questions. This is a good thing in my opinion as almost all the questions were of quality and there were useful suggestions. (As a note, you could read Parts
HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST (HPH) AGM 2024: WHAT HAPPENED (PART 3- FINAL)? Read More »
The 2024 AGM of HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST (HPH) started with a sharing of a schedule on the screen (please click this link if you would like to read Part 1). Based on the schedule, the AGM would commence at 1100 hrs and was targeted to end at 1200 hours (but as I will be
HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST (HPH) AGM 2024: WHAT HAPPENED (PART 2)? Read More »
Dear readers, I have been a shareholder of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ever since it was listed on the Singapore stocks exchange in 2011. I bought the trust at its IPO price of slightly over USD $1 per piece and continued to hold the trust till today. As of the close today, the trust traded
HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST (HPH) AGM 2024: WHAT HAPPENED (PART 1)? Read More »
Dear readers, do you still go for the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of the listed companies whose shares you bought (and hence you are a shareholder of the company)? This current month is a month where many listed companies hold their AGMs and I am not surprised if you have received some thick envelopes containing
DO YOU STILL GO FOR AGMS? Read More »
Dear readers, currently the benchmark of the Singapore stocks markets, the Straits Times Index (STI) is right at its 200-Days-Moving average. This may not be surprising to investors as the STI has been testing its 200-Days-Moving average many times since Jun 2023 and has been since consolidating on a larger trend. What is noteworthy is
ARE THESE THE EIGHT “KINGPIN” SINGAPORE STOCKS RIGHT NOW? Read More »