Net-net investing is a value-investing technique popularised by the father of value investing Benjamin Graham – the mentor to Warren Buffett. The approach values a company based on how much investors could receive immediately assuming that the company is liquidated, by taking current assets net of total liabilities without taking into consideration the worth of its long-term assets. In fact, it is not absurd to think that some investors might actually prefer that the company be liquidated so that its intrinsic value could be realised. The irony is that if net-net stocks are indeed so undervalued, then why are they trading at such attractive prices? The problem with net-net stocks is that although they might be rich in terms of asset value, their profitability are often not that spectacul

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are the people that run companies, make critical operational decisions that impact everything from employee morale to balance sheet health to futures business direction. This job usually comes with immense pressure to perform and long-hours to get the work done. Obviously, this job is not for the faint-hearted. This also often means that they are the most handsomely paid employee in the company. In this article, we look at how much the biggest listed companies in Singapore, those on the Straits Times Index (STI), paid their CEOs in FY2017. CEO Salary In FY2017 Three companies did not divulge the remuneration of their chief executive – Jardine Matheson Holdings; Jardine Strategic Holdings; and Hongkong Land. Also Read: How Much Money Do You Actually Take

Three months into 2018, transaction values of property are already tracking above expectations. As the traditional peak period for property transactions approaches, transactions for 2018 might even exceed consensus estimates. This is partly driven by foreigner demand for private properties in Singapore. Given the ongoing momentum in property transactions, it has also encouraged developers to maintain its enbloc activities. DBS believes that landbanking appetite remains strong and there is still a significant number of sites available for purchase. Investors have also started to increase their demand for “proxies” to the property sector’s recovery. Investors Takeaway: 4 Property Stocks To Catch The Enbloc Fever City Developments According to DBS, City Developments is the undispute

If you are worried about a possible market crash, here is DBS advice for you: Opportunity, not calamity. DBS believes that the recent market correction is an opportunity to bargain hunt as the market takes a breather. According to DBS’ estimates, the earnings growth trend seems to be on an accelerated trend. Earnings revisions have been positive with an expected one percent improvement in FY18. This should build a strong case for the bull run to continue despite the recent market correction. Investors Takeaway: Bargain Hunting Blue Chips With Technical And Fundamental Analysis With Technical Analysis So, what should investors look out for and how should we filter for bargain stocks? DBS came up with six filter criteria that will help investors’ bargain hunting. These filter criteria in

Amber 45 is a new launch condominium at Amber Road expected to be released for sale soon. At the heart of Amber Road, Amber 45 is near the East Coast Park, malls such as Parkway Parade and I12 Katong, good schools such as Tao Nan, Tanjong Katong Primary and Girls School and a 10-15 min drive to both the city and Changi International Airport. Here’s a quick video to catch first (30 secs) Quick navigation for Amber 45 Amber 45 Development info Unit Mix Floor plan Pricing Showflat location Site plan Condominium amenities Transport amenities Educational institutions Healthcare facilities Shopping and entertainment amenities Fitness amenities Government masterplans Investment analysis Developer background In the news Contact us Amber 45 Development Info Project name Amber 45 Addre

We are almost done with the first-quarter reporting season. Only a handful of Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) stragglers remain to post numbers for the first three months of the year. Golden Agri-Resources (SGX: E5H) said in November that it expects crude palm oil (CPO) prices to be supported by global demand growth. That should bode well for the farmer when it reports full-year numbers on Tuesday. In the third quarter, the company reported an 80% drop in third-quarter profit. That was due to deferred taxes from the previous quarter. Property developer, UOL Group (SGX: U14), posted a 609% jump in third-quarter profits in November. This was due to some one-off accounting gains from acquisition and consolidation. The company sounded upbeat on the outlook for commercial property. It said Si

Yoma Strategic - All guns ablazingSoilbuild Business Space - writ of summons to tenant for non-payment of rentUOL Group - buys London property for £98.75mKSH Holdings – award term contract by NUSTechnics Oil & Gas – contract to build liftboat LapsedStocks to WatchYoma Strategic Holdings (YOMA SP): BUYLast Traded Price: S$0.52; Price Target: S$0.78 (Upside 50.6%) (Prev S$0.78)All guns ablazing• 4Q16 results in line; driven from improvements in all business segments• To capitalise on the improved real estate sentiment by launching new units across Star City and Pun Hlaing Golf Estate• KFC to hit 12 stores by end of FY2017• Maintain BUY, TP S$0.78Soilbuild Business Space REIT (SBREIT SP): BUYLast Traded Price: S$0.70; Price Target: S$0.84 (Upside 19.7%)Writ of summons to tena

SIA Engineering - Downgrade to HOLD on valuation with TP of S$3.84Vard Holdings - Upgrade to HOLD as diversification plans provides some solidity4QFY16 profits of S$41m for SIA Engineering (SIE) flat y-o-y; in line. Final dividend of 8Scts declared, bringing full-year payout to 14Scts – slightly below expectations, as we were anticipating some special dividend payouts following SIAEC’s sale of its 10% stake in HAESL for S$201m. Valuations are now looking pricey with SIE trading at 23x forward P/E versus peers’ 18-19x. Fundamentals remain unchanged, with the heavy maintenance and engine JVs facing strong headwinds from lower work content and longer maintenance intervals. Downgrade to HOLD on valuation with TP of S$3.84.Vard Holdingsregistered 1Q16 core loss of NOK31m; better than expe