CapitaLand Limited’s (SGX: C31) wholly-owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited, announced the signing of 26 properties. The properties are mostly signed under management contracts, with three on franchise agreements. Here’s why CapitaLand investors should be pleased with the latest news. Growing its recurring income The 26 properties have a total of 6,000 units and will be open in phases from 2019 to 2023. Kevin Goh, Ascott’s chief executive officer, said that for every 10,000 serviced residence units signed, he expects Ascott to earn S$25 million in fee income annually. Recurring income is important for CapitaLand as its development arm’s revenue is more erratic. A higher recurring income will, therefore, smoothen out quarterly and annual earnings. For the first quarter

Before I even stepped into Funan mall, I was greeted by a seething mass of people at the intersection near City Hall MRT station. It reaffirmed my age-old belief that most Singaporeans are easily swayed by the latest happenings and die die have to be part of the attendance — just like me, who joined in the crowd so that I can think of a possible article idea. Clearly, people were excited to see any new developments or facilities the mall has to offer after a three-year absence (not like many people visited the mall before). It was impossible to reach a store without squeezing through bottlenecks here and there, caused by entitled  curious people who choose to suddenly stop to take photos. If you have claustrophobia, this might not be the best time to visit the mall. Don’t worry, there

Results from CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Keppel Corp and SATS, China GDP and US retail sales are some of next week's highlights.

The above is the snapshot of the Oversold Straits Times stocks for the week ended 12 Jul 2019. The Overbought STI stocks as shaded by orange above are CapitaLand stock, ComfortDelgro stock, SIA stock, ST Engineering and Wilmar International stock. There is only one Oversold STI stock for the week ended 12 Jul 2019. This… Continue reading OVERSOLD STI STOCKS (12 Jul 19) The post OVERSOLD STI STOCKS (12 Jul 19) appeared first on SINGAPORE STOCKS INVESTING.

Following a dismal 1Q19 where there were more misses than beats against consensus estimates, CIMB thinks that the tide has now shifted towards earnings predictability, value and yield in 2Q19 results. The case for investors to look into these factors is further reinforced by a dovish interest rate outlook.  In the coming months, these three themes will be key investment strategies for most investors as we enter the upcoming results season. Based on these three investment themes, CIMB has highlighted its top eight picks. In the first part of this two-part series, we will focus on the S-REIT and property plays: CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Mapletree Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT and UOL Group. Investors Takeaway: 4 Value REIT And Property Plays To Switch Into By CIMB CapitaLand Commercial

Investors should take note of these eight aspects of CapitaLand Mall Trust (SGX: C38U) in order to understand the REIT better.

It was an eventful week for SGX-listed companies. On a policy level, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it is looking into the possibility of raising the amount of leverage Singapore REITs are allowed to have from the current 45%. For individual companies, there have been plenty of news and interest as well. For this instalment of 4 Stocks This Week, we highlight 4 companies with developments this week that may have long-standing repercussions in the weeks and months to come. Read Also: [2019 Edition] Complete Guide To Start Your REITs Investing Journey In Singapore Ascott Residence Trust (SGX: A68U) On 3 July 2019, Ascott Residence Trust and Ascendas Hospitality Trust jointly announced that they will be merging, creating the largest hospitality trust in Asia-Pacific

The big boys are buying shares of CapitaLand Commercial Trust (SGX: C61U). Should you follow suit and invest in this commercial REIT?

After the last trade talks fell apart in May 2019, US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping finally agreed to revive talks after speaking to each other at the G20 summit in Japan. Trump agreed to hold off from imposing the additional 25 percent tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods and ease certain restrictions on tech company Huawei. As a gesture of goodwill, China agreed to make unspecified new purchases of US agricultural products. The US-China trade ceasefire provided some much-needed relief and sent all three major US indices to close at record-high levels in a holiday-shortertened session ahead of US Independence Day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8 percent to close at 26,966, the S&P 500 gained 1.4 percent to 2,995.82 and the tech-rich Nasda

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) broke out from the 10 years resistance at 875 with significant increase in trading volume. The REIT index increased from 858.67 to 916.95 (+6.78%) and  as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on June 3, 2019. The REIT index is entering in an uncharted territory after breaking new high and may head towards to 1000 points based on projection of 161.8% Fibonacci level. Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP. However, the REIT index may go for a short term pause before moving higher.   Fundamental Analysis of 39 Singapore REITs The following i

Learn two important things before buying units in China-focused REIT CapitaLand Retail China Trust’s (SGX: AU8U).

Can anything stop Capitamall Trust (CMT)? CMT share price is simply irresistible as it went on a rampage multi-years bull run. From IPO price of $0.96 to the current $2.60, CMT share price had defied gravity as it consistently rose through the years. Nevertheless, the supreme form of the unit price has somewhat dimmed the yield, which has fallen to 3.7%. Is it the right time to enter CMT? CapitaLand Mall Trust in explosive form! While the surging CMT share price is a happy news for existing unitholders, new investors who are keen to invest in Capitamall Trust must be put off at the increasing unit price. In my view, at Price/Book Value of 1.26, I do not think that this counter is overvalued at the moment. In fact, based on my research, Capitamall Trust is considered a low risk counter base

Is CapitaLand Mall Trust (SGX: C38U) the better choice for investors than CapitaLand Commercial Trust (SGX: C61U)? Find out here.

Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: CRPU) and CapitaLand Retail China Trust (SGX: AU8U) are offering more than 6% yields. But which is the better buy?

CapitaLand and City Developments are two of the leading property firms in Singapore. But which one is the better investment?

Investors will get a better overall understanding of CapitaLand Ltd (SGX: C31) and its multiple business divisions.

CapitaLand Commercial Trust (SGX: C61U) looks likely to reward unitholders with higher distribution for the next two years at least.

Amid the trade dispute with the United States, China’s economy has slowed, with both industrial output and retail sales growth declining sharply. In April, industrial output growth dropped to 5.4%, compared to 8.5% in March. Retail sales rose by 7.2%, compared to a 8.7% increase in March, and the lowest in more than ten years. The FTSE ST China Index is a subset of the FTSE ST All-Share Index, comprising stocks that have reported either at least 50% of their revenues from Mainland China, or reported at least 50% of their operating assets are located in Mainland China. The 19 constituents of the index have a combined market capitalisation of more than $60 billion. From January to May 2019, the index’s 5 best-performing constituents averaged a total return of about 22%. These are Hi-P In

Two important things investors should know now before buying CapitaLand Mall Trust (SGX: RW0U).

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) changed from 869.49  to 858.67 (-1.24%) as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on May 5, 2019. The REIT index is currently facing immediate resistance of 875 (the previous high in 2018) and trading within a falling wedge consolidation range between 848 to 870.  Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP with a pause. All eyes will be focusing on whether the REIT index can break the 2018 high (875) and 2013 high (892) back in May 2013. Another scenario would be a break down of the 848 immediate support and we will see a larger correction of REIT