Dear readers, the latest 6-month Singapore Treasury Bill (T-Bill) which closed 7 May 25 (Auction Date) offers an interest rate of 2.3% per annum. For investors who have bought Singapore T-Bills in recent years when the interest rates were above 3% per annum or more, definitely the current 2.3% per annum interest rate is disappointing.
Dear readers, the Singapore General Election (GE) 2025 is over/ On the 1st trading day after the close of GE2025, the Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) rose by a modest 0.21% to 3,853.07. In terms of the biggest winners are: Dairy Farm Holdings: 5.04% SATS: 2.47% Capitaland Investment: 1.58% ST engineering: 1.36% JMH USD: 1.32%
Dear readers, I read an article in The Straits Times today that at least nine companies have announced potential delistings. They are: SLB Development PEC Econ Healthcare Sinarmas Land ICP Amara Holdings Procurri Corp Aoxin Q&M Ban Leong This wave of potential delistings, if materialised are not conducive for the Singapore stock markets, especially when
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Dear readers, for the week ended 2 May 2025, market analysts and investors alike are closely monitoring the performance of the Straits Times Index (STI) stocks. While the overall market has exhibited relative stability and a mix of neutral to mildly bullish signals, there is one particular stock that has garnered significant attention due to
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Dear readers, in recent days, I have come across numerous articles suggesting that long-term investing may be a thing of the past. This idea, while provocative, warrants a closer look. The traditional notion that investors can place their capital in the market and watch it grow steadily over years or decades is being challenged by
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Dear readers, I read that Capitaland Investment intends to launch its first REIT called Capitaland Commercial C-Reit on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Capitaland Commercial C-Reit will be seeded with CapitaMall SKY+ in Guangzhou and CapitaMall Yuhuating in Changsha, with a combined value of S$500 million. This is of an interesting development to me as Capitaland
Dear readers, in an earlier post, I shared my insights on how the family of Mapletree Trusts—namely Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT), Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT), and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT)—might undergo a process of consolidation, potentially leading to the divestment and privatization of some of these entities. The idea is rooted in the
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Dear readers, I had the opportunity to attend the Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPHT) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23 April 2025, as a dedicated shareholder. Attending AGMs is always an enlightening experience, offering a direct glimpse into the company’s strategic priorities, financial health, and future outlook. Having participated in last year’s AGM, which
HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST AGM 2025: 3 KEY INSIGHTS REVEALED! Read More »
Dear readers, City Development Limited (CDL) recently held its highly anticipated annual general meeting (AGM), an important event that offers insight into the company’s current state and future prospects. This AGM marked a significant milestone, especially considering the recent turbulence the company experienced earlier this year. Earlier in the year, CDL faced a public dispute
Dear readers, recent developments in the Singapore stock market have been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, primarily driven by global trade tensions and tariff concerns. On April 4, 2025, the Straits Times Index (STI), which serves as a key barometer of Singapore’s economic health and investor sentiment, experienced a significant decline of 2.95%, closing
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