Shares of Marco Polo Marine surged in trading activity last week after the company announced two major developments: The stock closed 3.9% higher at S$0.187 on May 15, with an impressive 162.5 million shares traded, making it one of the most actively traded counters on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). For Singapore retail investors, the announcement
Singapore investors have seen plenty of headlines about slowing property markets, high interest rates and cautious institutional investors over the past two years. Yet amid all the uncertainty, one Singapore-listed giant appears to be quietly strengthening its position behind the scenes. CapitaLand Investment (CLI) recently secured a massive S$2.4 billion real estate mandate from Income
Singapore Post Limited has long been considered one of Singapore’s most recognizable blue-chip names. Once viewed primarily as a stable postal and dividend stock, SingPost has spent the past decade trying to reinvent itself into a logistics and e-commerce infrastructure company. However, the company’s latest financial results have raised major questions among investors. For the
I recently read an article published about something many Singapore investors probably never expected to hear again: people are suddenly excited about the Singapore stock market. Not just mildly interested. Actually excited. The article described packed investment seminars, oversubscribed SGX company visits, rising retail participation, and younger investors finally paying attention to Singapore-listed companies. For
Earnings season is like report card day for companies—and for investors, it’s where expectations meet reality. Recently, two well-known Singapore-listed companies delivered very different results. One saw profits tumble sharply, while the other posted steady growth. If you’re investing in Singapore stocks (or thinking about it), this contrast offers more than just headlines—it provides valuable,
Singapore’s financial system continues to evolve in step with broader economic transformation. As recent stock market reforms aim to deepen liquidity, strengthen investor participation, and enhance the attractiveness of the local bourse, there is an opportunity to revisit complementary policies that can further broaden engagement among Singaporeans. One such policy is a modernised version of
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In today’s volatile global environment, corporations are increasingly recalibrating their strategies to balance growth ambitions with financial prudence. Geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, fluctuating interest rates and evolving technological landscapes are forcing companies to rethink long-term commitments, capital allocation and operational priorities. Across industries—from banking and healthcare to aviation, logistics and agribusiness—firms are demonstrating a clear
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What Just Happened: The Biggest Change to SDS in 30 Years If you’ve been holding Singtel’s Special Discounted Shares (SDS), 2026 marks a turning point. Singtel and the CPF Board have announced a major shift: This change affects about 615,000 Singaporeans and effectively ends a system that has been in place since Singtel’s IPO in
Why Singapore Stocks Deserve a Second Look Right Now For the longest time, investing conversations in Singapore sounded something like this: “Are you buying US tech?”“Which AI stock?”“Still holding crypto?” Rarely did anyone say:“I’m adding more Singapore stocks.” They just didn’t feel exciting enough. But markets move in cycles. And today, the same qualities that
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has long been regarded as one of the world’s premier carriers, synonymous with service excellence and operational efficiency. For investors, however, the question is not about brand prestige—but whether SIA stock represents a compelling opportunity in today’s volatile aviation landscape. The airline industry is notoriously cyclical, capital-intensive, and vulnerable to external shocks.