Markets

STI jumps 5.1% in Q1 as dividends lift total return to 5.6%

Amidst global market swings, the STI’s "income-defensive" nature proved to be its greatest asset.

Private capital professionals don't expect base pay cuts in next 18 months, report says

Most respondents expect stronger market conditions over this period.

Equity market faces momentum risks amidst Middle East tensions

The global market backdrop also contributed to investor caution.

DBS pre-tax profit hits $13.1b as CEO pay $9.6m

Net interest income reached a record $14.5b

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.03%; Top stock is Hongkong Land

Hongkong Land is the top stock with a 2.82% increase.

GS Holdings seals Dyspatchr deal with 36.53-million share issuance

This makes Dyspatchr a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2.11%; Top stock is DFIRG

DFI Retail Group is the top stock with a 3.87% increase.

Rex unit Lime Petroleum faces potential bond default

This has prompted the subsidiary to begin its financial review.