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DBS, OCBC or UOB: Which of the Three Singapore Banks Should You Buy?
It can be a tough decision to decide between the three big local banks. We simplify the decision by comparing various metrics across the lenders. The post DBS, OCBC or UOB: Which of the Three Singapore Banks Should You Buy? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
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3 SGX Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.4% Yield
In recent developments, the Singapore market has shown a keen interest in innovative sectors, highlighted by Mastercard's inclusion of Singapore-based peaq in its Start Path program focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency. This move underscores a broader acceptance and integration of emerging technologies within the local economic landscape. In this context, identifying dividend stocks that not only offer attractive yields but also demonstrate resilience and adaptability to new market...
The Smart Investor
4 Singapore Industrial REITs with Dividend Yields of 6.6% or More
We feature four attractive industrial REITs sporting distribution yields of 6.6% or higher. The post 4 Singapore Industrial REITs with Dividend Yields of 6.6% or More appeared first on The Smart Investor.
The Independent
Under Armour is laying off workers as bloodbath of job cuts across US grows
The company made the announcement in its fourth quarter report
The Edge Singapore
SIA promotes Scoot CEO to executive vice president
Thng, 50, joined SIA in 1999. He was formerly the CEO of SilkAir and later, Vistara.
The Edge Singapore
Seatrium wins offshore rig integration contract from repeat customer SBM Offshore
Announcement of the contract win came a day after Seatrium and four other counters were removed from a key market index
Investing.com
Alibaba rallies to 7-mth high as ‘Big Short’ investor Burry increases stake
Investing.com-- Alibaba Group's (HK:9988) (NYSE:BABA) Hong Kong shares rallied to a seven-month high on Friday after Michael Burry’s investment firm hiked its stake in the e-commerce giant and several of its Chinese peers.
Reuters
Grab raises annual profit view after strong first-quarter revenue growth
(Reuters) -Grab Holdings raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting a higher-than-expected quarterly revenue, driven by recent cost-reduction measures and robust demand for its ride-share services. A significant restructuring at Grab, which included reducing 1,000 jobs and slashing some technology costs in 2023, is helping the company push ahead in its goal to deliver positive free cash flow this year. In an interview with Reuters, CFO Peter Oey said a surge in Southeast Asian tourism, along with an increase in corporate events and concerts in the last quarter, bolstered the demand for ride-share services.
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500 breaches 5,300 as stocks rally to records after CPI
Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.
Reuters
Dollar set for weekly drop on US slowdown signs
April's annual U.S. inflation numbers met expectations but were lower than the month before, fuelling confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September and again in December - driving rallies in stocks and bonds and pressuring the dollar. At the same time, even though markets price European rate cuts beginning in June, recent data has shown some upside surprises.
Barrons.com
Nvidia Stock Rises. This Is the Bar for the Chip Maker’s Earnings.
While consensus Wall Street forecasts call for the chip maker to report first-quarter revenue of $24.51 billion, it will likely need to beat that for the stock to rise significantly.
GOBankingRates
Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in Intel Today
In 2022, Congress passed the CHIPS Act to promote semiconductor development within the United States, rather than from foreign providers. Specifically, the act appropriated $39 billion to help wean...
SmartAsset
How Long Will $300,000 Last Me in Retirement?
How long will $300,000 last in retirement? The answer to that depends on a variety of things: your lifestyle, your lifespan, your investments and any other income you have, to start. Let's break down whether $300,000 is enough for your … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $300,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
AFP News
Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad news for its unpopular government.In the previous quarter, from July to September, GDP suffered a major contraction of 0.9 percent, also revised on Thursday from an earlier reading of minus 0.8 percent.
Reuters
Gold prices head for second weekly gain on Fed rate-cut optimism
Gold prices appeared set for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday, after recent U.S. inflation data fuelled expectations that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates twice this year, weighing on the dollar and Treasury yields. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,384.86 per ounce, as of 0650 GMT. Bullion prices have gained 1% so far this week, having hit one-month highs in the last session.
Associated Press
Stock market today: World shares retreat, though China stocks are lifted by new property measures
World shares were mostly lower on Friday, though Chinese stocks reversed earlier losses following the announcement of fresh measures to revive the ailing property market. In early European trading, Germany's DAX lost 0.5% to 18,648.35 and the CAC 40 in Paris shed 0.5% to 8,147.13. China’s central bank said Friday that it was reducing required down payments for housing loans and cutting interest rates for first and second home purchases, among other moves.
Simply Wall St.
Is Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) Potentially Undervalued?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMD ). The company's...
AFP News
China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property market
China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could buy up commercial real estate, in some of Beijing's most ambitious moves yet to lift the ailing housing market out of an unprecedented debt crisis.The moves are some of Beijing's most ambitious yet in seeking to reverse a chronic crisis in the housing market.
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UPDATE 3-Singapore Airlines posts record annual profit, flags challenging macro
Singapore Airlines on Wednesday posted a record annual profit and raised its dividend, reflecting strong travel demand in North Asia, but flagged geopolitical woes, supply chain snags and fierce competition as challenges facing the sector. Singapore Airlines said the demand for air travel remained "healthy" in the first quarter of fiscal 2024-2025 on the back of a pick up in forward bookings in North and South East Asia. It also declared a final dividend of 38 Singapore cents apiece, higher than the 28 Singapore cents a year ago.
Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets upbeat ahead of China data dump
Asian markets go into Friday's session looking to end a strong week on a positive note, and there appears to be no obvious reason why the recent upswing should reverse unless investors opt for a bout of profit taking ahead of the weekend. China's monthly 'data dump', when Beijing simultaneously lands several top-tier economic indicators, could go a long way to setting the market tone across Asia on Friday. Wall Street ended a touch lower on Thursday, but not before the Dow Jones Industrials hit 40,000 points for the first time, while the dollar and bond yields ticked higher.

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Informatica's gen. AI boosts clients' revenue, efficiency: CEO

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DBS, OCBC or UOB: Which of the Three Singapore Banks Should You Buy?

3 SGX Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.4% Yield

4 Singapore Industrial REITs with Dividend Yields of 6.6% or More

Under Armour is laying off workers as bloodbath of job cuts across US grows

SIA promotes Scoot CEO to executive vice president

Seatrium wins offshore rig integration contract from repeat customer SBM Offshore

Alibaba rallies to 7-mth high as ‘Big Short’ investor Burry increases stake

Grab raises annual profit view after strong first-quarter revenue growth

Stock market today: S&P 500 breaches 5,300 as stocks rally to records after CPI

Dollar set for weekly drop on US slowdown signs

Nvidia Stock Rises. This Is the Bar for the Chip Maker’s Earnings.

Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in Intel Today

How Long Will $300,000 Last Me in Retirement?

Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%

Gold prices head for second weekly gain on Fed rate-cut optimism

Stock market today: World shares retreat, though China stocks are lifted by new property measures

Is Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) Potentially Undervalued?

China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property market

UPDATE 3-Singapore Airlines posts record annual profit, flags challenging macro

Morning Bid: Markets upbeat ahead of China data dump