MARKET OVERVIEW- The market could claw back some gains on quarter-end window dressing as trade headlines quietened down but there is still a lot of uncertainty over how the trade disputes would ultimately pan out. - Oil-linked counters could find some support after crude pushed above USD73 a barrel, extending a recent rally that has largely been driven by supply dynamics.- Technically, upside for the STI is capped by former support-turned-resistance of 3,280, while underlying support remains at 3,200.CORPORATE RESULTS*Del Monte Pacific- 4QFY18 net profit soared 322% to US$12.3m, boosted by one-off gain from purchase of discounted DMFI loans. Excluding one-off items, the group would have incurred a net loss of US$2.1m.- This brought FY4/18 loss to US$18.2m (FY17: US$24.4m profit) and core p

MARKET OVERVIEW- Heightened US-China trade tensions and rising interest rates will continue to dampen risk appetite although market is still sceptical that this spat will develop into a full-blown trade war. The negative sentiment also weakened commodities markets from steel to soybeans.- Technically, the STI could stage a technical rebound though the bearish trend looks set to persist in the near-term with immediate support at 3,280 and resistance at 3,340.POSITIVE NEWS*Genting S'pore- Japan's Lower House has passed the much-awaited casino Bill, which would pave the way for the setting up of integrated resorts in up to three cities across the country. - This could create the world's second largest gaming market after Macau, with projected revenue of US$16b and has attracted a slew of lead

MARKET OVERVIEW- The market could face further pressure amid escalating US-China trade tensions with latest news that US President Trump has threatened to hit China with new tariffs on USD200b of Chinese imports. - Meanwhile, oil rose as some producers mull a smaller output boost ahead of OPEC meeting later this week..- Technically, the STI is grossly oversold but appears entrenched in a downtrend after breaking below its 200-dm at at 3,340 and could head towards the next support at 3,280.POSITIVE NEWS*Lian Beng- Awarded $95.8m contract by Tripartite Developers to build a condominium at Flora Drive.- The development comprise nine 8-storey residential blocks, clubhouse with one basement car park, swimming pool and tennis court.- Construction is expected to commence in Jul '18, for a period

MARKET OVERVIEW- The market is likely to remain lacklustre as as investors turn their attention to major central bank meetings this week after shrugging off Tue's Trump-Kim summit, while trade tensions continue to simmer in the background with US going to put out a list of China imports subject to 25% tariffs on Fri.- While the Fed widely expected to raise its key interest rate by 25bps, market is more interested in the guidance if it would hike three or four times this year.- Meanwhile, ECB meeting this Thu could touch on QE exit , while BoJ policy decision on Fri could continue to be supportive.- Technically, the STI is testing its 200-dma at 3,430, with next support level at 3,340. Immediate resistance remains at 3,510 (near 50-dma).MACRO WATCH*Property- According to real estate portal

MARKET OVERVIEW-The market could be off to a muted start following the fallout from the G-7 meeting, and ahead of a busy week dominated by the historic Trump-Kim summit and Fed, ECB and BOJ policy meetings.- Technically, the STI is likely to trade within a broad band bounded by 3,510 (near 50-dma) and 3,428 level (200-dma).POSITIVE NEWS*HRnetGroup- Acquiring 51% stake in REForce (Shanghai) HR Management Consulting Co, which will operate executive search business in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Suzhou, with remaining 49% held by a team of owner managers.- REForce specialises in mid-senior level recruitment in sales & marketing, operations, R&D, HR, finance and legal positions; and consumer, new energy automotive, financial services, industrial and TMT sectors. - The JV is expected to co