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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%

SGX saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 11.62% contraction.

Utico lobbies to pay Hyflux creditors with equity

The initial cash offer did not gain support from creditors.

Business receipts down 1.1% in Q1

The recreation and personal services industry led the fall amongst sectors.

Stable playing field a gain for Singapore banks: report

High credit costs can be covered by profits.

Manufacturing output up 13% in April

This is largely attributed to the pharmaceuticals segment which grew 141.3%.

IEA appeals allowing on-site viewing of property units

The industry is said to suffer further losses if suspension extends beyond 2 June.

Singtel's Indian unit divests 2.75% stake for $1.63b

Bharti Group and Singtel will continue to own 56.23% in Bharti Airtel.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.22%

CityDev led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 3.66% expansion.

Fiscal deficit totals $74.3b: DPM Heng

This follows after Singapore unveiled the $33b “Fortitude” budget.

Inflation slips 0.3% in April

The pandemic and measures implemented impacted the collection of prices.

Singapore crowned as best city in managing post-COVID-19 era

The city-state came first as well with the lowest change in unemployment rate.

ComfortDelGro profits fell 48.9% to $36m in Q1

This is due to the decline in revenue from public transportation services and taxis.

NODX up 5.8% in Q1

Non-electronic exports countered the lower exports seen on electronics.