Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Category: Market Updates

“Bumitama Agri FY24 Performance: Strong Earnings, Dividend Potential, and Growth Outlook 1”

Company Overview Bumitama Agri (BAL SP) is an investment holding company specializing in the operation of oil palm plantations and mills in Indonesia. The company forms part of Maybank IBG’s coverage universe and is...

Genting’s Power Shift: Lim Kok Thay Steps Down as CEO, Marking a New Era for Malaysia’s Casino Empire

In a historic leadership transition, Lim Kok Thay has stepped down as CEO of Genting Berhad after nearly two decades, signaling a new chapter for one of Asia’s largest family-run conglomerates. While he remains...

Battle for CDL: Family Feud Pits Kwek Leng Beng Against Son in Boardroom Power Struggle 

A fierce power struggle is unfolding at City Developments Limited (CDL) as executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng clashes with his son, CEO Sherman Kwek, over control of the board. The Battle Lines: Father vs....

Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan: A Political Gamble That Could Shake the U.S. Dollar

President Donald Trump’s proposal for a national cryptocurrency reserve is a radical move that echoes historical monetary debates and raises serious economic risks. By suggesting government-backed holdings of Bitcoin, Ripple, and Solana-based tokens, Trump...

Singapore Banks Return Capital, But Investor Sentiment Splits Amid Mixed 2025 Outlook

Singapore’s big three banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—delivered resilient earnings for Q4 2024, despite falling net interest margins (NIMs) due to interest rate cuts. While all three lenders announced capital return plans, investor reactions were...

Battle for Value: UOI’s Minority Investors Push for Haw Par Share Distribution

Investor Activism Heats Up at United Overseas Insurance A brewing shareholder battle at United Overseas Insurance (UOI) has the potential to shift the focus to Haw Par Corporation, a company deeply intertwined with the...

“UMS Integration Ltd: Upgraded to BUY with 13% Upside, Strong 2025 Growth Prospects in Semiconductor and Aerospace”

UMS Integration and Peer Analysis: A Deep Dive into Market Dynamics UMS Integration and Peer Analysis: A Deep Dive into Market Dynamics Broker: UOB Kay Hian | Date: Tuesday, 04 March 2025 Company Overview:...

“Top Stock Picks for 2025: UOB Kay Hian’s Alpha Portfolio Insights and Investment Strategies”

Overview This comprehensive report provides a deep dive analysis into the latest Singapore stock strategy. The revision of the portfolio incorporates adding several strong names such as RSTON, UMSH, SIE, CICT while removing CVL,...

“Top S-REITs Picks & Market Insights for March 2025 – Investment Opportunities & Sector Update”

Market Overview & Key Developments The latest monthly update highlights a series of challenges and opportunities in the S-REIT space amid continued global economic uncertainty. With weak economic numbers and efforts to rein in...

First Resources FY24 Earnings Soar with 56% Profit Surge, Robust Production Growth & S$1.75 Target Price 12

First Resources Ltd: FY24 Results Analysis and Future Outlook Broker: UOB Kay Hian Date: 04 March 2025 Company Overview First Resources Ltd operates within the Consumer Staples sector, primarily engaging in plantation, palm oil...