This week, two earnings were out with mixed results. $Keppel(BN4.SI)$ surged 6%, reaching a 12-year high, while $SGX(S68.SI)$ despite posting its strongest half-year results ever — saw its share price dip 0.6%. Both delivered solid performance, so why did the market react so differently? Keppel: surprising numbers, dividends and super CEO announcement 1. Strong fundamentals Net profit in the second half rose 27.2%, bringing full-year earnings to S$1.1 billion. Its infrastructure and connectivity segments performed exceptionally well, aligning perfectly with the current AI data-center boom. 2. Attractive dividends Total dividend for the year reached S$0.47, including a special payout. In today’s enviro
AEM Upgraded to “Buy” — Is S$4 Within Reach?
AEM has emerged as a dark horse in the Singapore market, soaring more than 50% over the past two weeks. As its key customer (Intel/AI chipmakers) ramps up mass production of next-generation AI accelerators in early 2026, AEM’s Test Cell 2.0 solution has entered a high-growth phase. Its latest earnings report shows dividend payments have resumed, and analysts believe 2026 will mark AEM’s “transformation year.” Amid surging demand for AI chip testing, can AEM reclaim its former leadership in the semiconductor space? Will AEM break above S$4 next?
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