Dear readers, the political landscape in Singapore has taken a significant turn with the dissolution of Parliament yesterday, setting the stage for the upcoming General Election on 3 May 2025. This pivotal moment invites us to reflect not only on the political dynamics but also on the economic context in which these elections are taking
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Dear readers, as Singapore prepares for the upcoming General Election on 3 May 2025, it is an opportune time to reflect on the performance of the nation’s financial sector, particularly the three largest local banking stocks: DBS Group Holdings, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and United Overseas Bank (UOB). These banks have long been regarded as
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Dear readers, the Singapore stock market has recently navigated through a tumultuous trading period, marked by significant fluctuations that have captured the attention of investors. In a mere span of two weeks, the Straits Times Index, which reached an all-time high of 3,972.43 on March 28, 2025, experienced a sharp decline to 3,512.53 by April
Dear readers, on March 28, 2025, the Singapore stock markets achieved a remarkable milestone that will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of financial history. During intra-day trading, the Straits Times Index (STI), which serves as the benchmark indicator for the Singapore stock markets, soared to an impressive high of 4,005.18. Although it closed the
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Dear readers, I recently learned that City Development Limited (CDL) Executive Chairman, Mr. Kwek Leng Beng, has officially dropped the legal lawsuit against Mr. Sherman Kwek, CDL’s Group CEO. This development marks a significant and amicable closure to the CDL saga. Nonetheless, it is essential to recognize that this saga may have altered investor perceptions
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Dear readers, Hutchinson Port Holdings Trust (HPH) (SGX:NS8U) was up 4.57% yesterday to US$0.183. For the week, Hutchinson Port Holdings Trust was already up by 11.5% (price on 28 Feb 2025 was US$0.165). For the year-to-date, HPH Trust was already up by 11.6% (stock price was US$0.164 as of 30 Dec 2024). On the technical
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Dear readers, I read a news article on Monday (3 Mar 25) that the conspirators of the market manipulation in 2013 appealed their convictions and sentences. The aforementioned market manipulation was none other than the famous (or should I say infamous) penny stock saga that grabbed the Singapore stock market’s and investors’ attention in 2013.
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Dear readers, amidst the current saga surrounding City Developments Limited, there have been many viewpoints expressed by analysts and commentators. I do not like viewpoints that just ride on the saga for increased viewership as I don’t think it is good. Rather, I prefer viewpoints that are fair, unbiased and objective. Last week, I was
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Dear readers, as expected, City Development Limited (CDL) stock was of interest and focus this morning as the stock resumed trading after a trading halt on 25 Feb 25, amidst the ongoing saga between the Executive Chairman and Group CEO of CDL. Prior to the Singapore stocks markets opening today, I expected a sell-off and
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Dear readers, the focus for the Singapore stocks markets today will be on City Development Limited stock (CDL) as the stock is expected to resume trading following its trading halt on 25 Feb 25. How will the stock fare amidst the current slew of news and developments following the public disagreement between CDL Executive Chairman,