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Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened higher on Thursday. STI rose 0.5%; DBS rose 2.5% after earning. Stocks in Focus $DBS(D05.SI)$: The lender posted a net profit of S$2.93 billion for its first quarter ended Mar 31, up 1 per cent from S$2.9 billion in the year-ago period. The earnings beat the S$2.88 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of six analysts and were due to strong wealth management performance. DBS also announced a total dividend of S$0.81 per share. The counter closed down 0.3 per cent or S$0.19 at S$56.56 on Wednesday. $Wilmar(F34.SI)$:: The agribusiness group reported a 22.8 per cent decrease in net profit to US$265.6 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from US$34

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened lower on Wednesday. STI fell 0.1%; Nio rose 2%; ST Engineering rose 1%. Stocks in Focus $CapitaLand Investment(9CI.SI)$: Its total revenue stood at S$487 for the first quarter ended March. This was amid higher contributions from the fee-related business, which makes up 59% of total revenue. It recorded a fee-related revenue of S$310 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, up 10% from S$281 million in the year-ago period. Revenue for the real estate investment business, comprising 41% of total revenue, fell 14% to S$207 million from S$242 million. The counter ended Tuesday at S$2.81, down 0.7% or S$0.02. $Mapletree Industrial Trust(ME8U.SI)$ (MIT): It posted

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened higher on Tuesday. STI rose 0.1%; YZJ Maritime rose 3%; ST Engineering rose 2%; IFast rose 0.6%; OCBC rose 0.3%. Stocks in Focus $ST Engineering(S63.SI)$: The technology and defence conglomerate said on Monday that it secured S$4.8 billion in new contracts in the first quarter of 2026. Half of the new orders, or S$2.4 billion, came from its defence and public-security segment. The commercial aerospace division brought in S$1.7 billion and the urban solutions and satellite-communications segment brought in S$700 million. The first-quarter haul was up about S$400 million from the year-ago period. ST Engineering shares fell 2.5 per cent or S$0.27 to close at S$10.75 prior to the announcement.

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened lower on Monday. STI fell 0.1%; Seatrium rose 0.8%; SGX rose 0.7%; Keppel fell 1%. Stocks in Focus $Seatrium(5E2.SI)$: Seatrium will not face criminal prosecution in Singapore over corruption offences in Brazil, following approval from the High Court of a deferred prosecution agreement, based on a Friday bourse filing. A breach any of the terms, however, can cause prosecutors to revive proceedings. The company will pay a net sum of US$57 million to local authorities. Shares of Seatrium were up 1.7 per cent or S$0.04 to S$2.41 on Friday before the news. $CapitaLand Ascott Trust(HMN.SI)$ (Clas): The manager on Monday announced that its distribution income was “rel

Singapore stocks fell this week, with the STI up 1.5%, as geopolitics and inflation weigh on market sentiment. In terms of star stocks, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 5.9%; SGX rose 1.9%; DBS fell 0.6%; UOB and OCBC fell 1.9%; SIA and Sembcorp Industries fell 2.4%; SIA Engineering fell 2.5%; Keppel fell 3.2%; Singtel fell 3.7%; Sats fell 4.5%; iFast fell 8.5%; NIO fell 8.8%. Market News Singapore's Core Inflation Inches up to 1.7% in March; Headline Inflation at 1.8% Both Singapore's core and headline inflation rose in March, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Thursday (Apr 23). The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) maintained their official forecasts for both core and headline inflation at 1.5 to 2.5 per cent for 2026. March’s

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened lower on Friday. STI down 0.7%; Nio down 2%; SATS down 1%; YZJ Shipbldg up 2%. Stocks in Focus $ST Engineering(S63.SI)$: The impact of the Middle East war, alongside higher fuel and logistics costs, is assessed to be ”not material at the group level”, said ST Engineering chief executive officer Vincent Chong on Thursday at the group’s annual general meeting (AGM). He added that less than 3 per cent of the group’s FY2025 revenue came from the Middle East. Shares of ST Engineering closed 2 per cent or S$0.22 lower at S$11.03 on Thursday. $CapLand IntCom T(C38U.SI)$: posted on Friday a 7.9 per cent rise in net property income (NPI) to S$314.4 million for its first

There's a unique satisfaction in having your capital generate returns even when you aren't actively working. Warren Buffett serves as a classic illustration, having accumulated immense wealth through long-term investments in high-quality businesses. Nevertheless, a stock issuing dividends does not automatically qualify it for inclusion in your investment portfolio. The most desirable income-producing equities combine appealing dividend distributions with a sturdy financial buffer capable of weathering unforeseen downturns. Listed below are four Singapore-listed stocks that can aid in constructing a reliable passive income stream, even during market volatility. The True Significance of "Earning While You Sleep" Dividend stocks represent ownership in companies that return a share of their pr

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened lower on Thursday. STI down 0.3%; Keppel down 2%; ST Engineering down 1%. Stocks in Focus $Keppel(BN4.SI)$: The company on Thursday reported slightly lower year-on-year net profit for the first quarter ended March, as lower real estate contributions offset higher earnings from its infrastructure and connectivity segments. Overall net profit – when including its “non-core portfolio for divestment and discontinued operations” – was also lower, dragged down by fair value losses and lower monetisation gains from its non-core assets. The company did not give specific figures for net profit. Shares of Keppel closed 0.3 per cent or S$0.04 higher at S$12.03 on Wednesday. $C

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened lower on Wednesday. STI down 0.1%; ST Engineering down 2%; DFIRG USD up 2%. Stocks in Focus $DFIRG USD(D01.SI)$: The group’s underlying profit from continuing operations, which excludes the impacts of several divestments and closures, rose 49 per cent year on year in Q1 2026, supported by lower financing costs. Operating profit from continuing businesses grew 12 per cent on year due to disciplined cost control. The counter ended Tuesday 1.5 per cent or US$0.06 higher at US$4.16, before the news. $Bumitama Agri(P8Z.SI)$: The palm oil producer said in a response to shareholder questions on Wednesday that rising energy prices as a result of the Iran war are unlikel

Inflation often arrives without warning. It typically manifests through gradually increasing costs of everyday goods and services, eroding the value of savings and fixed-income investments. This is why investors often seek out dividend-paying stocks during periods of economic uncertainty. However, not all dividend stocks offer the same level of protection. Some demonstrate significantly greater resilience over the long term. Here are three dividend stocks that are particularly noteworthy when inflation begins to impact personal finances. How Dividend Stocks Provide Protection During Inflation Investing in dividend-paying companies can supply a steady income stream and help mitigate the effects of market declines. Businesses with strong pricing power can increase prices to safeguard their p