Over the five sessions, 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 50 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 16 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 10 acquisitions and three disposals. 1. $Aspial Lifestyle(5UF.SI)$ Non-Executive Chairman, Koh Wee Seng, has increased his direct stake in Aspial Lifestyle, acquiring a total of 2,108,300 shares between 18 and 21 May at an average price of approximately S$0.419 per share. This lifted his direct interest from 9.94% to 10.06%, with his total interest increasing from 80.78% to 80.87%. The company has also launched an equity fund raising to raise gross proceeds of approximately S$84.8 million, comprising a private placement a
Sector star | Can $JSKW, $MFVW, $QXCW, $XCVW & $UOOW Keep Leading Singapore’s Leverage?
1. $SMIC 5xLongSG270316(JSKW.SI)$ +37.93% Strong Q1 2026 Results and Upbeat Q2 Guidance: SMIC reported Q1 revenue of US$2.51 billion (+8.1% to +11.5% YoY), gross margin 20.1%, and net profit US$197.45 million (+5% YoY). Q2 guidance: revenue +14–16% QoQ with margins 20–22%, driven by AI chip demand, power management, and data transmission products with customer price hikes. AI & Semiconductor Sector Rally: Broader industry tailwinds from AI infrastructure spending, rising overseas orders, and higher utilization in advanced nodes boosted China tech sentiment. Technical Breakout on Massive Volume: Stock surged on >212 million shares traded, breaking resistance and moving well above key moving averages. 5x Daily Leverage Amplification: The s
From Data Centres to Healthcare: The S-REIT Sector Continues to Expand
S‑REITs derive investor appeal from rental income, with distributions anchoring returns while valuations adjust to interest rates and funding conditions. Income is driven by occupancy and rental reversions, while prices reflect shifts in capital costs and yield spreads to risk‑free rates. As a result, investor demand tends to focus on income that can be assessed ahead of time. Recent retail flows into the S‑REIT sector continue to reinforce this positioning. Frequent investor presentations remain a strength of the sector, which has recorded about S$925 million in net retail buying in 2026 to 21 May, roughly twice the pace of accumulated net retail buying over 2025. The 10 S‑REITs that have been most net bought by retail this year, relative to their current market capitalisation, are shown
Singapore’s JustCo Holdings Debuts on SGX, Targets 100+ APAC Centers by 2029
Founded and headquartered in Singapore, $JustCo(JCO.SI)$ is a leading flexible workspace platform operator across the APAC region. It has a multi-brand platform targeting three broad customer segments, ranging from startups, SMEs and Large Corporates requiring bespoke office environments. Its brand portfolio comprises luxury offering The Collective; flagship and premium brand JustCo; and essentials brand the boring office, enabling it to address a wide spectrum of customer preferences and price points. Customers include global brands such as $Coupang, Inc.(CPNG)$$DiDi Global Inc.(DIDIY)$ , $General Electric Co(GE-W)$
Weekly: 5UF, FQ7, PCT & 5RE directors see Huge Acquisitions
Over the five sessions through to the 14 May close, 16 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$42 million. At the same time, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 50 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 18 acquisitions and 14 disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and seven disposals. 1. $Aspial Lifestyle(5UF.SI)$ On 14 May, Aspial Lifestyle announced the launch of an equity fundraising to raise S$84.8 million via a private placement and a preferential offering, both priced at S$0.402 per share. The fund raising follows a 1QFY26 business update, where revenue increased 48% and profit before tax soared 140% from 1QF