Jan 24, 2025 · We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.

Nov 12, 2024 · “There’s a pleasing sense of happiness for me”, sings the Carpenters from their famous song “Top of the World”. That must be how bank investors are feeling after seeing the share prices of the trio of local banks hit new record highs.

Oct 8, 2024 · Two weeks ago, the US Federal Reserve made an important interest rate announcement.. The central bank made its first interest rate cut in four years, reducing the Federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points to a range of 4.75% to 5%.

Sep 26, 2024 · With the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) hitting a 17-year high recently, many blue-chip stocks have also achieved similar highs.. One of these stocks is DBS Group (SGX: D05).. Singapore’s largest bank saw its share price hit an all-time high of S$39.70 recently, giving the lender a market capitalisation of nearly S$113 billion at its peak.

Nov 22, 2023 · The final earnings season of the year is wrapping up. All three local banks have reported solid sets of earnings as their business is buoyed by the current high interest rate environment.. DBS Group (SGX: D05) reported a record total income of S$15.2 billion for the first nine months of 2023 (9M 2023) while United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11), or UOB, saw its total income for the same period jump ...

Sep 2, 2024 · An interim dividend of S$0.0272 was declared and will be paid on 12 September 2024. Delfi expects uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic concerns that may strain supply chains and keep interest rates higher than expected.. These headwinds could negatively impact consumer demand for the remainder of 2024.

Nov 1, 2024 · It’s been more than 15 months since Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), or SGX, introduced its first set of Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs).. SDRs are designed to provide Singapore investors with more efficient access to regional markets and the first three SDRs were Thai blue-chip stocks Airports of Thailand (SGX: TATD), CP All (SGX: TCPD), and PTT Exploration & Production (SGX: TPED).

Nov 6, 2024 · Portfolio occupancy improved to 96.0%, up from 95.7% in the prior quarter, bolstered by backfilled spaces in Hong Kong and Vietnam. Rental reversions for new leases, excluding China, came in at a positive 3.6%.

Nov 1, 2024 · Income investors thrive on receiving dividends that act as a useful source of passive income. The good news is that the Singapore stock market has many companies that dish out consistent dividends.. These dividends have the added benefit of being tax-free.

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024 was a standout year for the Singapore stock market, with the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) reaching a 17-year high in September.. At The Smart Investor, we continued our mission of guiding you toward financial success by uncovering resilient blue-chip stocks, reliable REITs, and long-term wealth-building strategies.