Dear readers, in recent weeks, the Straits Times Index (STI), which is the benchmark indicator of the Singapore stocks markets reached its highest since 2007. As of last Friday (15 November 2024), the Straits Times Index was at 3,744.70. At the same time, the Singapore stocks market community welcomes this year one of the most
Dear readers, the announcement of the Civil Service Year End Bonus 2024 is something I look forward to, around this time of the year. I think the quantum of the Civil Service bonus serves as a useful reference for the private sector in deciding the quantum of bonus for their staff. Definitely, there is no
Dear readers, in case you missed it (ICYMI), do you know you can buy BYD, HSBC and some selected stocks which are listed on Hong Kong stock exchange right here on Singapore Stocks Exchange (SGX)? Well, I believe many of you may have read or come across the term ADR or American Deposit Receipts. In
Dear readers, it is widely recognised that Singapore’s District 9 condos are among the most premium condos on the island. It is not just the status of District 9 condos that is premium but also the price tag commanded by the condos. Usually, the price per square foot of District 9 condos are in the
Dear readers, just a few days back, I received a SMS notification from government to inform me that my NS credits in LifeSG was ready. And to access the NS credits, I would need to download the LifeSG app from the authorised sources on Apple or Google Play store. After I have downloaded the LifeSG
Dear readers, as many of you would have known by now, the Singapore stocks markets is currently at the highest level since 2007. The benchmark indicator for Singapore stocks markets, the Straits Times Index (STI) has powered past the 3,700 level. With the STI heavily weighed on the stocks of the largest three banks, DBS,
Dear readers, as we are coming to the close of a year and are going to usher in Christmas and the festive year-end celebrations soon, let us not just look back at what we have achieved for the year but to also count our blessings. In the world, there are many who need help. Like
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Dear readers, on November 8, 2024, the Singapore stock market benchmark, known as the Straits Times Index (STI), surged impressively to reach a remarkable 17-year high of 3,724.37. Besides the spillover effects from Trump’s re-election, the catalyst for this rally can be attributed to prominent players in Singapore’s banking sector. Just a day earlier, on
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Dear readers, Singapore stock markets rallied following the win of Donald Trump as the next US President. The Singapore stock market benchmark indicator, the Straits Times Index (STI), rallied to close 1.96% higher at 3,673.49. Among the biggest STI winners are: DBS: 6.51% OCBC: 3.79% Venture: 2.40% Read More >>> Civil Service Bonus 2024 Estimate
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In the last decade, several stock market recoveries have demonstrated remarkable speed and resilience, underscoring the markets’ ability to rebound from significant downturns. These recoveries are often attributed to various factors, including government intervention, monetary policy adjustments, and investor sentiment. 1. Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) One of the most notable recoveries occurred following