News
SGX’s new derivatives cash cow ‘overhyped’: report
Revenue growth was muted despite the volume surge.
Noble's massive buyback scheme costlier than almost all recent acquisitions
It has spent $131m on buybacks.
Unemployment rate edged up for the first time in a year in Q2
It reached 2% in June.
Don’t be impressed by SIA’s rosy Q1 numbers, analysts warn
It booked a core net loss last quarter.
GIC posts 4.9% return in 20 years
Tougher times are on the horizon for GIC.
DBS’ inaugural US$1b covered bonds eagerly snapped up by global banks
62% of its order book came from banks.
SIA's net profit soared by a staggering 162% to $91.2m in Q1
Thanks to lower fuel costs, better Tigerair performance.
SGX net profit grows by 9% to $348.6m in 2015
They remain optimistic despite economic headwinds ahead.
Sembcorp Marine’s net profit sank 17% to $109m in Q2
Lower shipbuilding revenue is to blame.
Chart of the Day: Hospitality REITs under threat from massive hotel room glut
Almost 9,000 rooms will flood the market.
Daily Briefing: See Singapore's latest superstructure; Startup depression is a real thing
And online grocer war heats up.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.1%
Expect more gains today.
Over 1 in 3 Singaporeans get the jitters from bleak job outlook
Fearful workers are pushed to save more.
The Postman likely to get on an acquisition train as net cash hits $329m
Are the odds for a buying spree high?
Blame a simple water leak for July 7’s massive MRT breakdown
It led to systemwide power tripping.
Thong Sia Building sold for $380m in Singapore’s largest ever mixed-use collective sale
It was sold to a private investment group.
Commentary
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