Markets & Investing

‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

Oil and gas and utilities only sectors that closed positive in stock market

Amongst top performers are Keppel Corporation and Genting Singapore.

Jardine C&C’s net profit rises 12% YoY to US$740m in FY22

Given the increase, the board proposed a 39% YoY higher dividend per share.

UOL net profit surges 60% YoY to $491.9m in 2022

Its revenue also increased by 28% to $3.2b.

Olam Group PATMI down 8.3% YoY to $629.1m in 2022

Its PATMI for H2 FY2022 declines by 24.5% YoY to $200m.

Broker: Sembcorp Industries has ‘buy’ rating over manageable debt levels

Sembcorp Industries will also see a growth of mergers and acquisitions activity in 2023.

CapitaLand Investment launches opportunistic partners programme in China

A total of $1.1b equity has been committed to the programme.

2Y SGS bond ‘attractive enough’ to draw demand: UOB

The June 25 bond was first issued in 2015 but was retapped.

Diversifying your portfolio: Alternative investments in Singapore to consider in a low-interest rate environment

In today's uncertain financial landscape, investors need to diversify their portfolios to manage risk and maximise returns. With the current low...

6 in 10 Singaporean retail investors plan to trade more in 2023

They plan to use the "buy the dip" strategy this year.

Younger population’s priority is growing their money

Less than half of those aged 18 to 24 want to understand investments.

Shell, BP amongst Singapore’s most searched UK stocks—study

The study also revealed consumers’ strong interest in gas and oil companies. 

Singapore pledges economic cooperation with Indian state Uttar Pradesh

Multiple MOUs were signed between Singapore and the Indian state.

Securities market outlook not positive: RHB

SGX has not ruled out the possibility of acquisitions which might impact higher dividends.