Stocks

STI set for weak open amidst 'economic despair' in Asia

The STI ended on 1 June 2012 at 2745.7, down more than 9% on its March high.

STI set for weak open amidst 'economic despair' in Asia

The STI ended on 1 June 2012 at 2745.7, down more than 9% on its March high.

STI expected to open weak; DBS likely to be in focus

IG Markets Singapore says DBS may be in the spotlight after Indonesia’s central bank said it would cap single ownership in its banks to 40% for new...

STI down 0.6%, set for weak opening

A slide into the red for the rest of the week looks on the cards for the STI, says IG Markets Singapore.

SPI poised for flat open

IG Markets Singapore says the strong performance across Wall Street and Europe may not automatically lead to another upbeat session in Asia amidst so...

STI rebounds but up for weak open

The STI closed with a 0.5% gain but is expected to be affected by the Nikkei’s poor start and the closed US market.

STI set for firmer open despite retreat on Wall Street

The mildly positive Nikkei start and significantly higher US index futures are expected to provide some lift.

Flat open expected for the STI; DBS likely to be in focus

Is Indonesia’s central bank moving to block DBS from taking over Danamon?

FTSE 100 in Europe falls 2.5%; NASDAQ up 0.4%

The STI opened with a 0.9% drop and declined further to a 1.5% lower close.

STI forecast to head south; reactions on Wall Street muted

Plus analyst says the Greek exit threat still has the potential to scare sensitive markets.

STI rebounds; Formula One to start pre-marketing for upcoming IPO

The index recovered to a 0.4% gain by the close of 21 May 2012 trading.

Wall Street retreats; Japanese markets open higher

The STI started the day at 2779.1 after losing 1.5% on 18 May 2012.

Investors flee equities amidst panic; Facebook stock priced at $38 a share

In local trading, a very weak open is expected for the STI following losses in global markets.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs May 17, 2012

Soft open is expected for the STI following further losses on Wall Street and the negative Nikkei start.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed May 16, 2012

Weaker opening awaits the STI following the retreat on Wall Street and the poor Nikkei start.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Tues May 15, 2012

Japanese and Australian equities have already opened weaker following losses on Wall Street and the continued concern over Greece, and the STI is...

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri May 11, 2012

There were gains on Wall Street but declines in profits among stocks in Singapore could be worrisome to traders.