Broker: Lim & Tan Securities
Date of Report: 13 January 2026
Excerpt from Lim & Tan Securities report.
Report Summary
- Global markets saw modest gains with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all rising, while gold and silver reached record highs amid ongoing geopolitical and policy uncertainties.
- Fed officials, including NY Fed President John Williams, signaled that US interest rates are well-positioned, with a gradual economic cooldown and inflation expected to ease closer to the 2% target.
- Attika Group, a Singapore-listed fit-out and engineering firm, secured S\$38m in new contracts and completed a vendor share placement to institutional investors, strengthening its order book and market liquidity.
- Attika’s new projects extend revenue visibility through 2027, focusing on premium commercial, data center, and institutional segments, backed by in-house capabilities and strong regulatory standing.
- The company’s recent share placement introduced new institutional investors, improved free float, and is seen as a strategic move to support valuation and future growth potential.
- China’s EV insurance market faces ongoing losses as premiums and repair costs rise, with insurers struggling to adapt to new vehicle economics and usage patterns; this trend is expected to persist for several years.
- Institutional investors in Singapore were net buyers in early January 2026, focusing on stocks like Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, City Developments, and Hongkong Land, while retail investors were net sellers.
- Sector flows show institutional preference for Industrials and Real Estate (excluding REITs), while retail investors favored Financial Services and Telcos during the same period.
- Dividend and earnings calendar for January and February 2026 highlights several SGX-listed companies declaring distributions and scheduled financial announcements.
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