Since my last coverage, StarHub share price suffered a catastrophic meltdown, falling from $1.55 to the current $1.35 level within the span of only a month. The culprit is, of course, the disappointing 2QFY2019 financial results. Against the backdrop of the persistent bearish StarHub share price, the telco certainly looks like a company in crisis. When Starhub was booted out of the prestigious Straits Times Index (STI) in 2018 it was a harbinger of things to come. Fellow comrade, SIAEC, suffered similar fate back in 2017 and its share price went into tailspin. On this basis, I don’t see how StarHub share price can fight destiny as its mobile services business is solely entrenched in Singapore. The massive plunge of StarHub share price since 2015 would have inflicted plenty of heart pain

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Netlink NBN Trust is the sole owner of Singapore’s passive fibre network infrastructure, which provides nationwide coverage of fibre broadband services. It is also responsible for the maintenance and operation of any infrastructure related to the fibre network, including ducts, manholes, fibre cables, and central offices. As a business trust, Netlink distributes 100% of its cash flows after company expenses such as management costs and interest payments. This enabled the company to pay shareholders a healthy distribution per share of 4.88 cents over the past year. This translates into an attractive yield of 5.55% based on its closing price of S$0.88 on 8 August 2019. While the dividend yield is enticing, it is important to find out whether the dividend can be maintained (or incr

One quarterly financial result does not define the long-term prospect of a company. But following the release of the latest financial results, can Singtel share price and StarHub share price really fight gravity? It appears to me that that both telco players are heading into two completely different unchartered territories. It was only a few years ago that the local telco stocks were deemed as defensive stocks because of their stable stock prices and high dividend pay outs. But the market dynamics changed swiftly with the introduction of a fourth telco player, TPG, in 2016. Subsequently, StarHub share price plunged from $4.00 to the current abysmal level of $1.45. As the dominant player, Singtel share price remained resilient so far but had lost plenty of the bullish momentum seen in its h

StarHub Limited (SGX: CC3) is a Singapore company that delivers communications, entertainment, and digital solutions, and it’s one of the three major telecommunication (telco) companies in Singapore. The group’s main divisions include mobile, pay TV, and broadband services. According to StarHub’s latest Q2 2019 earnings report, released recently, the telco continues to face pressure on both its top and bottom lines. Total revenue declined by 7.4% year on year, caused by a 5.2% year-on-year drop in service revenue and a steeper 15.4% year-on-year fall in revenue from equipment sales. Operating expenses only declined by 3.5% year on year, resulting in a sharp drop in operating profit to S$57.3 million from S$84.2 million. Profit after tax plunged by 36.1% year on year to S

There are many ways to find investment ideas. Some useful ways are to screen for stocks or to look at a list of stocks near their 52-week lows to sieve out potential bargains. Studying what institutional investors have been buying or selling is another avenue. Institutional investors are typically large investment organisations, such as hedge funds, mutual funds, unit trust companies, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and so on. These investors tend to possess vastly greater resources than individual investors like you and me when researching stocks. Hence, it may be useful to keep a close eye on what they are doing, as a way to generate ideas. In this article, I’ll look at two Singapore stocks (among the top ten stocks) that have seen the highest net purchases in dollar v

According to latest official readings, the Singapore economy is “flirting” dangerously with recession. In 2Q19, Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew a meagre 0.1 percent, widely missing economists’ expectations of a 1.1 percent growth. Exacerbated by the US-China trade war, the local manufacturing sector dragged the broader economy, contracting by a wider 3.8 percent in the quarter. That said, over in the US, the Federal Reserve has been signalling a strengthening case for an interest rate cut at the end of this month. The undercurrent driving this is also none other than the ongoing trade war with China, which is beginning to materially impact on US economy as well. Given the two information, what can retail investors do to protect themselves against adverse shocks? We of

StarHub share price has suffered an explosive loss of form in recent years, causing much heart pains for long-time investors. But the local telco is not going down without a good fight. In December last year, StarHub rolled out three contract-free SIM only plans (I would have signed up for the $50 SIM plan if not for the fact that I am still bound by contract to M1). Recently, redOne became the latest MVNO to lease network from StarHub, which currently boosts a total of three MVNOs. StarHub share price to face $282 million baptism of fire StarHub share price trashed to 14-year low Despite the above positive moves, the outlook for StarHub share price is grossly dim. Once the brightest star among the SGX counters, StarHub share price had lost its shine considerably. To rub salt into injury,

One of the necessities while travelling is the access to the Internet. While there are many ways to stay connected while overseas, having a WiFi router, switching on a data roaming plan or using a pre-paid overseas data SIM card are the three most convenient options that we can choose. For comparison, we would be comparing cities across various continents. According to Skyscanner, Hong Kong, London and Sydney are among the most popular destinations that Singaporeans would visit for a holiday. In addition, we included Kuala Lumpur as it is nearby hot favourite as well. The options that we have selected are based on what is easily available in Singapore. For instance, you may find cheaper overseas SIM cards in your destination country, however, purchasing from reputable online sources do pr

The telco sector in Singapore has been through a competitive business landscape over the past few years. The incumbents – Singtel, StarHub and M1, have found their profits threatened by new players such as MyRepublic and Circles.Life, forcing them to slash prices in order to retain their market shares. Consumers are naturally happy to have more choices on which telco to choose but are investors better off? In this edition of 4 Stocks This Week, we look at 4 main players in the telco industry to find out how they have been performing. Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX: Z74) It was reported earlier this week that Singtel CEO Chua Sock Koong had her salary nearly halved, taking home ‘only’ $3.5 million for the last financial year, as compared to $6.1 million the year before

StarHub is a ‘quad play’ telecommunications (telco) provider that delivers services in mobile, fixed broadband, pay TV and enterprise solutions. The liberalisation of the Singapore telco industry has seen the entry of five virtual telcos and TPG Telecom – which won the bid to become the country’s fourth major telco. In total, there are now nine operators offering mobile subscription plans in a market of 5.6 million people. The heightened competition has seen a price war erupt among players with each offering more data at ever lower prices in a bid to win (or protect) market share. As a result, StarHub’s profit has fallen over the last few years, accompanied by steady drop in share price: Chart: Google Once favoured by investors for its steady dividend, StarHub also an

Living in Singapore, it’s unthinkable not to have internet access. While majority of us already have access to internet via our mobile phones as well as in the office, we still have to subscribe for a home broadband that provides unlimited usage for everyone in our household. Read Also: [Cheatsheet] The Best SIM-Only Plans in Singapore (2019 Edition) When it comes to choosing the best broadband plan for our home, there are six main players in the market. No. Internet Service Provider (ISP) 1 M1 2 MyRepublic 3 SingTel 4 StarHub 5 ViewQwest 6 WhizComms   When applying for a home broadband service, there are two types of fees that you may be charged, outside of what the internet service provider charges: What Is The NLT Service Activation Fee? We have to pay $56.71 fo

Do shares of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX: Z74) or StarHub Ltd (SGX: CC3) give you better bang for your buck? Find out here.

When Jewel Changi Airport welcomed its first visitors on 11 April, all the attention and media coverage were on the F&B outlets such as A&W and Shake Shack and the epic queues they brought. Today, on 10 June, marks another milestone in Changi Airport’s crown jewel history: Canopy Park, Jewel’s hitherto closed tenth floor, will open its doors to the public for the very first time. Canopy Park is made up of four attractions, namely — Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden, and Topiary Walk. There are also other places of interest such as the Manulife Sky Nets and the Changi Experience Studio. These are all paid attractions that cost money to enter. If you are not looking to spend any money except on A&W coney dogs or other food, there are also attractions with fr

Investors need to look at these three useful operating metrics to be able to size up Starhub Ltd's (SGX: CC3) business better.

Daiso is known for selling all their products at $2. This June holidays, we can expect many families shopping at Daiso to buy affordable, high-quality items before travelling. Daiso heat packs are a well-known to-buy item. But beyond heat packs, here are 18 useful items you can buy — whether you are flying for work, recreation, or a long exchange programme. Before You Fly #1 Vacuum seal storage bags for clothes Have you ever had to squeeze so many clothes in your luggage that you thought that your zip would burst? These storage bags help you save space by reducing the size of fluffier articles of clothing. After the bag is sealed, no air gets in or out of the bag and you are left with a compact, easily stowable pack. #2 Dial lock for luggage In Singapore, we enjoy a level of safety tha

Starhub (SGX: CC3) has been through tough times amid the impending entry of a fourth telco. So does it look cheap for investors right now?

With an increasing number of large-cap S-REITs trading at or approaching relatively unattractive yield and price-to-book value, DBS suggests investors to look towards alternative dividend plays. Here are five companies that DBS has identified that fit along this theme. Investors Takeaway: 5 Alternative Dividend Plays Frasers Property: Best Dividend Play Among Developers Among developers, Frasers Property offers the highest dividend yield of five percent. This is coupled with an attractive 0.7 times price per NAV for Frasers Property. Its strong recurring income profile as a landlord in the commercial space that is strengthened by its recent catalysts: Acquisition of PGIM Real Estate Asia Retail Fund, news on interested parties to acquire its newly completed Frasers Tower, and the latest

In Singapore, the rollout of the 5G network by 2020 is looming. Should SingTel (SGX: Z74) and StarHub (SGX: CC3) start to fret given the amounts of investment required?

In recent times, more people are choosing to watch TV shows online instead, thanks to the convenience offered and proliferation of programmes available. If you are planning to ditch traditional TV and get started on online video subscription services, you may be a little overwhelmed by all the options available. We break down what each video subscription service offers in terms of aspects such as prices, programmes, and live streams, so that you can make the best choice for yourself. Netflix Source: Techgoondu.com Netflix launched in Singapore in January 2016. While there was some early dismay around Netflix Singapore’s comparatively shallow library, it has since grown to feature an extensive library of feature films, documentaries, TV programmes, and anime. The pricing structure of Net