Understanding price and value in the context of investing, Part 2
Thiveyen Kathirrasan - If the goal of investing is to be profitable, then there are many ways to achieve it. Some may require a lot of luck, some a lot of risk, some a lot of analysis, or a mixture of all of these. There is no surefire way to succeed in investing. Still, investors can significantly increase their chances ...
Stellantis invests 100 million euros to keep site near Paris open
The company has 12 sites in France and dozens elsewhere in Europe
Dollar drops after Strait of Hormuz declared open, set for second weekly decline
NEW YORK, April 17 : The U.S. dollar fell on Friday and was on track for a second consecutive weekly decline, extending losses after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open, raising hopes the Middle East conflict is nearing an end.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X the strait ...
Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels
LONDON/HONG KONG, April 17 : The U.S. dollar headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday, while the euro and British pound steadied around pre‑war levels, as investors unwound safe-haven positions on optimism stemming from a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for fresh ...
Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week
HONG KONG, April 17 : The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday in cautious trade, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for fresh Iran talks prompted investors to unwind safe-haven positions.A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into ...
Dollar set for second weekly loss on Iran war peace hopes
HONG KONG, April 17 : The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday in tentative trade, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for fresh Iran talks prompted investors to unwind safe-haven positions.A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went int ...
Australia rules out fuel restrictions after fire at its largest refinery
The fire was brought under control after about 12 hours
Some small mid-caps could be superheroes in the making: OCBC
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - The rally in the local stock market is often attributed to blue chips. The Straits Times Index (STI) hit 5,000 points on Feb 12 and has held steady, even amid shocks like the US-Israel strike on Iran and the energy crisis. Yet, this overlooks the solid gains made by small- and mid-cap (SMID) stocks, ...
Small mid-caps are superheroes in the making: OCBC
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - The rally in the local stock market is often attributed to blue chips. The Straits Times Index (STI) hit 5,000 points on Feb 12 and has held steady, even amid shocks like the US-Israel strike on Iran and the energy crisis. Yet, this overlooks the solid gains made by small- and mid-cap (SMID) stocks, ...
Solving the ‘quadrilateral’ dilemma of cost, deadlines, quality and sustainability in construction
City & Country - The shift towards sustainability has been “profound”, especially for real economy sectors like the built environment industry, says Tan Sew Guan, executive director, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers. “Sustainability has evolved from a checkbox exercise into a core design driver — embe ...
Don’t miss out on the tech rally because of the war in Iran: Dan Ives
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - If you watch CNBC or Bloomberg Television frequently, chances are you will know who Dan Ives is. The managing director and global head of technology at Wedbush Securities is best known for his bullish calls on Tesla and Nvidia, as well as his bold fashion sense. Hot pink jackets or pastel coloured p ...
China fund beating 98% of peers bets on AI chain, healthcare
Chinese AI firms’ worldwide recognition has extended far beyond the big tech names
13,500 participants join Singapore’s JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge as the global Series celebrates its 50th year
The Edge Singapore - The 21st edition of the Singapore JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge was on the evening of April 16 with close to 13,500 participants from 438 companies. The 5.6km event was launched in Singapore in 2004, and attracted 6,800 runners, joggers and walkers from across industries and sectors. This year, ...
Geopolitical risks abound, but AllianceBernstein remains upbeat on emerging markets
Samantha Chiew - AllianceBernstein (AB) maintains a positive view on emerging markets (EM) and Asia, even as investors face war-driven volatility, higher energy prices and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates. Many investors have been tempted to sell and hold more cash, but he warns that doing so could hurt ...
EQDP fund manager AR Capital’s new AR Majulah SG Fund is on the hunt for growth
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan and Samantha Chiew - Barely a year after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) appointed its first batch of fund managers under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), the market is already seeing significant benefits. On Feb 12, the blue-chip heavy Straits Times Index (STI) passed the 5,000 mark for the fir ...
Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project
TAIPEI, April 17 : Tesla is seeking semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab artificial intelligence chip complex, according to job postings on its website.Taiwan is home to the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, and has a highly specialised workforce with experience in leading-edg ...
Honda to shut two plants in China jointly owned with GAC, Dongfeng, magazine says
[TOKYO] Honda Motor will shut two internal combustion engine car plants in China and slash annual production capacity in the country to...
OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports
April 16 : OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion over the next three years to use servers powered by the company's chips, under a deal that could also give the ChatGPT maker an equity stake in the firm, The Information reported on Thursday, citing sources.The deve ...
OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive equity stake, The Information reports
April 16 : OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion to use servers powered by the firm's chips over the next three years, for which it can receive an equity stake in the company, The Information reported on Thursday, citing sources.Reuters could not immediately verif ...
‘Lawn mowing’ doctrine adds to fog of war; pick stocks with exposed to ‘build, build, build’ theme: PhillipCapital
The Edge Singapore - Conflict in the Middle East has potentially set off long-term impacts on economies and markets. While Singapore’s equities have stayed resilient, investors ought to be mindful of downside risks. Nonetheless, there remain specific companies plugged into ongoing capex spending and rebuilding themes ...
Gold heads for fourth weekly gain on optimism for US-Iran truce
Disruption to energy supplies is also likely to last beyond the war
Q&M’s acquisition spree inspires higher target prices, but execution is key
Teo Zheng Long - Q&M Dental Group (SGX: QC7 ) , making no bones about its growth ambitions, has managed to attract some market interest. With its war chest recently replenished by a bond issue, the company has launched concurrent acquisitions of other dental groups in Thailand, Singapore, Australia and China via ...
BOJ must take into account Japan’s low real rates in setting policy, governor Ueda says
Uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict remain high
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war
PERTH, April 17 : Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran may meet for talks on the weekend.Brent crude futures declined by ...
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply
PERTH, April 17 : Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran may meet for talks on the weekend.Brent crude futures declined by ...
Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
TOKYO, April 17 : The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday. Image sensors will be "indispensable for autonomous driving ...
Broker's Digest: Infinity Development, Parkway Life REIT, Sheng Siong Group, Singtel, Delfi, Sembcorp Industries
The Edge Singapore - Infinity Development HoldingsPrice target: KGI Securities ‘outperform’ 62 cents
The art of finance: What lines the halls of Singapore’s banking giants?
Deon Loke - Art adorns the halls of Singapore banks to inspire their clients and employees and sometimes, to depict the bank’s own story
Cocoa demand recovery bumpy as Europe grinds drop to 17-year low
The most-active New York cocoa contract has slumped more than 70% from a record high in 2024
Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March from AI-related electronics surge
Paige Lim - The impact of the Gulf war has been limited so far, economists say
Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March from electronics surge, exceeding forecasts
Paige Lim - In contrast, non-electronics shipments decline
Stocks to watch: FLCT, Yangzijiang Maritime, MoneyMax, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit
Chloe Lim - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 17):
Australia secures fertiliser from Indonesia to meet crop needs
About 60% of the nation’s supplies of urea normally travel through the now largely shut Strait of Hormuz
KORE reports 1QFY2026 distributable income of US$10 mil, up 4.3% y-o-y
Felicia Tan - KORE US REIT, previously Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT, has reported distributable income of US$10 million ($12.7 million) for the 1QFY2026 ended March 31, up 4.3% y-o-y. During the quarter, gross revenue increased by 5.1% y-o-y to US$38.7 million, while net property income (NPI) grew by 13.6% y-o-y to ...
