Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Author: minichart

China’s Tech Boom Fuels Market Rally: ETFs Surge as Investors Eye Long-Term Gains

Chinese tech stocks have seen a resurgence in 2025, driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and renewed government support. The Hang Seng Tech Index has soared 34% year-to-date as of March 10, with...

How to Win During a Market Correction: Stay Calm, Invest Smartly, and Think Long-Term?

The Nasdaq Composite Index officially entered correction territory on March 6, 2025, falling 10% from its recent peak. While market downturns create buying opportunities, many investors hesitate, fearing further declines. But history shows that...

Singapore Banks Face Earnings Pressure as SORA Declines, Citi Research Warns

Singapore banks may face earnings headwinds as falling Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) rates and anticipated U.S. rate cuts pressure net interest margins (NIMs), warns Citi Research analyst Tan Yong Hong. Despite stable U.S....

SingPost’s Dilemma: Cashing Out or Losing a Key Growth Engine?

Singapore Post (SingPost) shareholders face a pivotal decision on Thursday (March 13) as they vote on the proposed divestment of its Australian logistics business, Freight Management Holdings (FMH). The deal, valued at A$1 billion...

CDL’s Boardroom Battle and Governance Crisis: Can the Property Giant Regain Investor Confidence?

CDL in Turmoil: Governance Issues and Boardroom Feud Cast Doubt on Future City Developments Limited (CDL) finds itself at a crossroads, with mounting governance concerns, internal family disputes, and an underperforming stock price raising...

S-REITs Set for Comeback in 2025: Interest Costs Stabilizing, Logistics & Data Centers Lead the Way

Singapore REITs Poised for Recovery in 2025 as Interest Costs Stabilize Singapore-listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (S-REITs) continued to grapple with high financing costs, impacting their distribution per unit (DPU) in their latest financial...

Saliran Group Berhad’s IPO Oversubscribed 76 Times: A Testament to Investor Confidence in Industrial Supply Sector

1. IPO Details Purpose of IPO: Saliran Group Berhad aims to raise RM21.71 million through its IPO, issuing 80.4 million new shares at RM0.27 per share. The funds are allocated as follows:​ Debt Repayment:...

China Tech’s Big Comeback: Should Investors Jump In or Tread Carefully?

China’s Tech Resurgence Sparks Investor Interest, But Risks Remain After years of turmoil, Chinese tech stocks are making a dramatic comeback, igniting investor interest worldwide. The Hang Seng Tech Index has surged 32.1% in...

DBS Leads Singapore Banks in Capital Returns as UOB Optimizes Structure, OCBC Lags in Buybacks

DBS Outshines Rivals with Balanced Capital Return Plan, UOB Boasts Most Optimized Structure DBS Group Holdings’ capital return strategy has been hailed as the most balanced and effective among Singapore’s top three banks, according...

Citi Upgrades Seatrium to ‘Buy’ on Strong Valuation, $15B Contract Win, and Potential Share Buybacks

Seatrium’s Growth Prospects Shine as Citi Raises Target Price to $2.65 Seatrium’s stock received a bullish endorsement from Citi Research, with the investment bank upgrading its rating from “neutral” to “buy”, citing strong valuation,...