Markets & Investing

Wild volatility ahead for Strait Times Index

The main stock market benchmark is expected to swing erratically between the 2,500-3,180 range. Read ››

Has gold lost its investment sheen?

Prices are steadily creeping up but HSBC makes the case for taking long positions. Read ››

How to market a start-up in Singapore

Singapore’s entrepreneurial stage has been set as a promising hub with enough buzz to re-launch a nineties boyband back to stardom. Read ››

Are you ready for an Indian bull run?

Morgan Stanley thinks the Indian market is already getting pumped and primed for a surge. Read ››

SMX creates world's first Black Pepper futures contract

This is also the first agricultural commodities futures contact for the exchange and will begin trading February 10. Read ››

Pounce on the turnaround plays: DBS

Which five stocks could bring a handsome payoff given the declining global risks? Read ››

SGX securities trading jumps 47% to $1b in January

SGX starts the year on a good note, with growth in its commodities, clearing and fixed income activities last month. Read ››

Hwa Hong’s revenue plummets 45% to $28m in 2011

As proceeds from its investment securities dropped 37% last year. Read ››

Singapore ranked fifth active city in real estate activity

Total direct real estate activity may have slacked off with a 4% rise in 4Q11, but there are still some sweet spots for investors. Read ››

In SGX who's the king of net cash?

An investment holding company beat out all other SGX-listed firms in a new AmFraser ranking. Read ››

There’s really nothing new about sustainability

In recent years, I’ve noticed an entirely new vocabulary being used to describe the modern business approach to sustainability. Read ››

Property investment company Hong Fok Corp responds to SGX queries

The company denies knowledge of any information regarding a substantial increase in the price and volume of its shares, but discloses a potential property redevelopment along Orchard Road. Read ››

Why so bullish on Keppel Corp stock?

Three driving factors will lift the stock and may even lead to a re-rating, says DBS. Read ››

What every investor needs to know about Singapore companies

Turns out fearful investors are also worried about being left behind in rallies. Read ››

OCBC Securities issues apology to customers

Assurance was also given that all customer data was protected with appropriate security measures throughout the period of service disruption. Read ››

OCBC Securities back on track

Connection from its trading system to SGX was progressively reinstated. Read ››

OCBC Securities bugged by technical problem

Customers are not able to carry out any trading activities through OCBC Securities' website. Read ››

SGX adds Polaris Futures as trading member

It will participate in the derivatives market and will focus on Taiwan trades. Read ››

Singapore Exchange appoints Glenn Seah as head of Compliance

He was tasked to oversee corporate banking products from lending and transaction banking in financial markets and corporate finance. Read ››

Volatile year for equities: HSBC

Stability isn't within reach even with the spate of positive news from the US and EU fronts, and Singapore isn't an exception. Read ››

India market faces rocky ascent

The Sensex will grow 14% but there are gaping risks for stock pickers, says Morgan Stanley. Read ››

Keppel Land's roadblocks in 2012

Deflated demand will cripple one of its residentiial segments, and put pressure on prices and office rentals. Read ››

Singapore trader deserved to be fired: RBS

RBS said the trader, who sought to manipulate London interbank offered rates, was guilty of gross misconduct. Read ››

EDB bullish on foreign investments in Singapore in 2012

It forecasts investments into the country to amount to a whopping S$13 -15 billion this year. Read ››

Ho Bee Investment appoints Lum Hon Chew as Deputy General Manager

He was promoted to the position from being a Senior Project Manager. Read ››

Tough year ahead for SGX

Analyst says the bourse’s weak performance came as no surprise. Read ››

Singapore Exchange slides in profits

Net profit down to $65.4 million from $74.2 million in the same quarter last year. Read ››

StarHub could miss profit target: KimEng

Telco's strong iPhone sales could have eaten away its 4Q11 margins. Read ››

Why Singapore firms need to go global

lnternational expansion is leading to higher revenues and profits compared to staying domestic, Regus observes. Read ››

No rallies for now: STI seen to spiral down in 1H12

The continuing Eurozone crisis might just drive the STI lower than minus one standard deviation in the short term. Read ››

Cosco’s US$220m contract no biggie, says analyst

The beleaguered shipmaker will barely earn anything from its contract for two offshore construction vessels from SapuraCrest. Read ››

Singapore market still one of the most preferred

Why is HSBC overweight on Singapore despite its increasingly battered economy? Read ››

Private equity-backed buyout deals and exits drop in Q4 2011

Amidst tightening credit conditions and a reluctance from fund managers to invest in the current climate, deal and exit flow will continue to be subdued in coming months. Read ››

Liquidity in Asia generally weaker: Moody’s

Asia’s debt capital markets aren’t as mature, says Moody’s, and companies rely more on local bank markets for funding. Read ››

Where to invest in the vulnerable commodities market

OCBC names most bullish and bearish picks for recession-prone 2012. Read ››

Show Me the Money: Winning investments for 2012

Bank of Singapore handpicks four safe haven options in the bumpy market ahead. Read ››

SGX securities trading dried up in December

Double-digit dips across the board from turnover to daily average value traded. Read ››

Singapore Exchange proposes removal of iceberg order functionality

What will it mean for investors and traders, if approved? Read ››

AsiaPac tops ECM activity in 2011

The region held the top spot for IPO’s this year, with proceeds amounting to a whopping US$80 billion, nearly half of the global IPO total. Read ››

Dump Noble Group stock: OCBC

Piling problems include dismal net loss, unexpected CEO exit and bleaker demand for its products. Read ››