Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Gold Surges to Biggest Gain Since 2010 Amid Tumultuous Year for Metals

Gold is closing 2024 with a stellar 27% gain—the metal’s largest annual increase since 2010—marking a standout performance in a year of turbulence for global commodities. The precious metal’s rally was fueled by US...

Hong Kong’s IPO Market Springs to Life as Companies Rush to List Before Trump’s Inauguration

Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market is roaring back to life, with a slew of companies set to raise nearly HK$3.3 billion (US$578 million) in January alone. Industry heavyweights and rising stars alike...

Gold Shines Bright in 2024, Posts Largest Annual Gain Since 2010 Amid Market Turmoil

Gold emerged as a standout performer in 2024, surging 27% to mark its largest annual gain since 2010. The precious metal defied conventional market dynamics, buoyed by US monetary easing, geopolitical uncertainties, and record-breaking...

Semiconductor Surge: Singapore Players Frencken and GVT Poised to Shine in 2025 Recovery

After navigating a volatile 2024, the semiconductor industry is set to enter a broad-based recovery in 2025, with analysts pointing to Singapore-listed players such as Frencken Group and Grand Venture Technology (GVT) as potential...

Dyna-Mac Delisting: Shareholders Exit as Company Faces Uncertain Future Post-M&A Shake-Up

The delisting of Singapore-based offshore oil and gas contractor Dyna-Mac, following its acquisition by South Korea’s Hanwha Group, has sparked debate about the company’s future and the implications for shareholders. While some investors might...

2025 Outlook: S-Reits Poised for a Comeback Amid Falling Interest Rates

After a turbulent 2024, Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) are expected to rebound in 2025 as interest rates show signs of easing. Analysts point to a favorable environment for S-Reits, which offer attractive...

Potential IPOs of Sunway Healthcare and Columbia Asia Could Trigger a Surge for IHH Healthcare

The healthcare sector is buzzing with anticipation as Maybank Securities forecasts a potential re-rating of IHH Healthcare’s stock, spurred by the possible initial public offerings (IPOs) of Malaysia-based Sunway Healthcare and Columbia Asia Healthcare....

Keppel Accelerates Transformation, Aims for $100B in Managed Assets by 2026

Keppel Corporation, a leading asset manager and operator, has surged ahead in its transformation journey, reporting significant achievements in 2024 despite market headwinds. CEO Loh Chin Hua outlined the company’s successes and future ambitions...

2025 Singapore Stock Market: Will Bold Reforms Unlock a Bull Run?

As Singapore’s stock market heads into 2025, equity analysts are optimistic that strategic reforms could unlock significant growth potential, pushing the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) to new heights. However, the market’s trajectory will...

Why Singapore’s Stock Market Struggles to Attract Retail Investors: A Deep Dive into the Liquidity Trap

Singapore’s stock market, long regarded as a cornerstone of the city-state’s financial prowess, faces a persistent conundrum: a majority of local retail investors continue to avoid most Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed stocks. Despite efforts to...