We examine a major privatisation move in Malaysia’s gaming sector, gold’s record-breaking rally amid monetary policy shifts, and a new cross-border investment initiative linking Singapore and ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can think of the Straits Times Index (SGX: STI) as Singapore’s all-star team – the top 30 companies that set the tone for the local stock market. But here’s the twist, the lineup isn’t fixed.

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to investing, people naturally think of stocks first. After all, it is the growth of companies that drive wealth creation. But when there are geopolitical tensions or interest rate cuts, ...