Markets and Investing

Hotel owners happy in Singapore?

They must be with revenue per available room up more than 19% in January and February.

Hotel owners happy in Singapore?

They must be with revenue per available room up more than 19% in January and February.

Singapore Exchange's net profit rose by 16%

The S$77.8m reported income lagged just a little behind the consensus estimate of S$78m.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 18, 2012

Improved trader sentiment pushed the Singapore dollar to $1.2477 against the US dollar.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 18, 2012

Nikkei started strong following positive news from both Europe and the United States.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 17, 2012

The local currency is back trading within its normal trading band, at $1.2505.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 16, 2012

The local currency sits at $1.2511, with appreciation against the US dollar expected to be gradual.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 16, 2012

Traders in Singapore are looking at global markets following the retreat on Wall Street and with China’s GDP growth lower than analysts’ expectations.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 13, 2012

A strong STI open is likely amidst Wall Street recovery and given Singapore’s better-than-expected advance Q1GDP figures.

OCBC's status gets a little boost

The financial institution's growing wealth management franchise merits a premium to peers.

Lian Beng Group trips over construction pacing

The slowdown in project execution cost a drop of 27% in the company's revenue.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 12, 2012

The Singapore dollar continues to trade within a tight range, sitting at $1.2576.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 12, 2012

Amidst recovery from Western markets, the STI is hoping to recover after slumping 1.2% on Wednesday for its biggest one day loss of the year.

Cache Logistics Trust cements a good showing in 1Q12

The REIT gains an additional debt headroom of ~S$120m, giving it leverage to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 11, 2012

The STI is up for a weaker open amidst strong negative sentiment in the US, Europe, and China.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 11, 2012

The Singapore dollar is almost unchanged, currently trading at $1.2621.