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GOOD investors are not always the ones who can pick shares that could shoot up in price. That ability can help, of course. But it is not absolutely vital. Instead, good investors over the long run are ...
Earnings season is upon us and three Singapore dividend-paying stocks are first to the dock in presenting their latest results. First up is Frasers Centrepoint Trust (SGX: J69U), the real estate ...
The cost of living crisis and relentless inflation have taken a hold of many Singaporeans and their daily mindset. In fact, consumer prices stated by Singapore’s Department of Statistics increased by ...
Dividend stocks are often seen as “boring” or “retiree-friendly” because they are typically stable and slow-increasing investments. Simply regarding them as providing income for those who are no ...
When economic uncertainty forces most companies to retreat, those with fortress balance sheets go on the offensive. A downturn isn’t a crisis for them—it’s an opportunity. With a cash-rich and ...
Singapore REITs faced headwinds for most of the first half of 2025, with pressure from elevated high interest rates, which raised financing costs and weighed on valuations. Yet, five REITs managed to ...
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) are favoured by income investors due to their steady distribution payout. Recently, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT, raised its ...
In times of volatility, the stability and consistency of dividend payments bring great comfort to investors. Being paid to wait helps investors to resist the urge to sell quality companies during a ...
For 2025’s first half (1H2025), ST Engineering Ltd, or STE, recorded a 7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue to S$5.9 billion. Profits grew even faster, with earnings before interest and tax (EBIT ...
Not all REITs are created equal. Some of the best stand out for key reasons, such as their resiliency, scale, stable and diversified portfolios, or consistent track records that support sustainable ...