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Global Markets Steady as Deal Uncertainty, China Policy Support and Stock Connect Gains Shape Sentiment

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December 28, 2025

RGD Completes Draco Acquisition as Markets End Year on Firm Footing Catalist-listed Resources Global Development (RGD) announced in a bourse filing on Dec 26 that it has completed the acquisition of Draco Investment Holdings...

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The Hong Kong billionaire’s flagship conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd, is pursuing three major moves

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December 28, 2025

The Hong Kong billionaire’s flagship conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd, is pursuing three major moves: an initial public offering of its retail arm to raise at least US$2 billion ($2.59 billion) for its largest...

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Why China’s Economic Weakness May Fuel Another Rally in Equities

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December 28, 2025

China is heading into 2026 with an economy that still looks fragile on the surface—slowing growth, weak consumption, lingering deflation and a property market yet to stabilise. Paradoxically, these very challenges are becoming supportive...

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Why a Shortage of US 10-Year Bonds Is Causing Market Stress — and Why It Matters

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December 28, 2025

What’s happening (in simple terms) In December, there was an unusual shortage of the newest US 10-year Treasury bonds — the world’s most important benchmark bond. Because there weren’t enough of these bonds available,...

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Singapore Developers Move to Unlock Value as Capital Recycling Narrows NAV Discounts

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December 28, 2025

Singapore’s large- and mid-cap property developers entered 2025 trading at deep discounts to their book values, reflecting investor scepticism over capital efficiency and returns. However, a clear shift is underway. According to a Dec...

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Oil Prices Under Near-Term Pressure, but Long-Term Demand Supports Offshore and Marine Outlook

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December 28, 2025

Oil prices weakened in late 2025, hovering around US$60 per barrel—more than 20% below the year’s high—as trade uncertainty, soft demand and Opec+’s faster unwinding of production cuts weighed on sentiment. Most analysts expect...

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2025: A Breakout Year for Singapore’s Capital Markets Beyond the STI

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December 28, 2025

Singapore’s capital markets closed 2025 on a strong and memorable note, with investor sentiment lifted significantly by domestic policy initiatives rather than global macro noise alone. While the year began quietly, market volatility increased...

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The AI Trade in 2025: From Easy Gains to Selective Winners

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December 26, 2025

A.) The AI Trade in 2025: From Easy Gains to Selective Winners The artificial intelligence rally became far more challenging in 2025. While heavy capital spending and strong earnings from Big Tech helped propel...

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Aqua Lake Fund Achieves 31.2% YTD Return in 2025, Outperforming Global Hedge Funds 1

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December 23, 2025

Broker Name: UOB Date of Report: November 30, 2025 Excerpt from UOB report. Report Summary: Aqua Lake Fund, an Asia-focused equity long/short fund, delivered a 31.2% YTD performance as of November 2025, significantly outperforming...

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16 Undervalued Singapore Stocks to Watch in 2025: High Growth & Dividend Picks with Bullish Trends

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December 23, 2025

Broker Name and Date of Report CGS International, December 19, 2025 Excerpt from CGS International report Report Summary CGS International anticipates improving trading liquidity and a narrowing of valuation discounts for Singapore’s equity market,...

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