SGX:B61
SGX:B61Real Estate

Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying Opportunities In December 2025

As December 2025 unfolds, the Asian markets are navigating a landscape marked by mixed economic signals, with manufacturing activity contracting while services sectors show resilience. Amid these dynamics, small-cap stocks in Asia present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential, especially as insider buying can often signal confidence in a company's future prospects. Identifying stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and align with current market conditions is...
SGX:D01
SGX:D01Consumer Retailing

DFI Retail Group (SGX:D01) Is Up 19.2% After Boosting Dividends And Targeting Higher Returns - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, DFI Retail Group Holdings outlined a new three-year plan, lifting its dividend payout ratio from 60% to 70% from the final 2025 dividend, while targeting an underlying profit compound annual growth rate of 11–15% and a return on capital employed of at least 15% by 2028. The group also plans to accelerate Health & Beauty and Convenience store growth via a capital-light franchise model and increase its online sales mix to 7–10%, signalling a stronger focus on asset...
SGX:H78
SGX:H78Real Estate

Is Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) Using Vision 2035 Buybacks to Reinforce Value or Mask Headwinds?

Hongkong Land Holdings recently continued its Strategic Vision 2035 pivot by recycling capital through major asset disposals, repurchasing and cancelling 230,000 shares on 1 December 2025, while managing weaker guidance amid softer Hong Kong office and Mainland China residential conditions. This combination of portfolio reshaping, debt reduction, and ongoing buybacks highlights management’s emphasis on balance sheet strength and value-focused capital allocation. Next, we’ll examine how this...
SGX:D01
SGX:D01Consumer Retailing

DFI Retail Group (SGX:D01) Valuation After New Three‑Year Dividend and Profit Growth Roadmap

DFI Retail Group Holdings (SGX:D01) just laid out a fresh three year roadmap, lifting its dividend payout target to 70% and tying that commitment to ambitious profit growth and capital efficiency goals through 2028. See our latest analysis for DFI Retail Group Holdings. The roadmap has clearly caught investors’ attention, with the latest share price at $4.10 after a 19.19% 7‑day share price return and a striking 103.53% one‑year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is firmly building...
SGX:H78
SGX:H78Real Estate

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78): Reassessing Valuation After Buybacks, Asset Sales and a Sharper Focus on Premium Mixed-Use Assets

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX:H78) is back on traders radar after stepping up share buybacks and recycling capital from asset sales, all while its share price still trades at a steep discount to underlying assets. See our latest analysis for Hongkong Land Holdings. The combination of stepped up buybacks, capital recycling and a still wide discount to asset value is now clearly feeding into the price action. A roughly 9.5% one month share price return, a near 51% year to date share price gain...
SGX:J36
SGX:J36Industrials

Did New Buyback, CEO and Mandarin Oriental Deal Just Shift Jardine Matheson’s (SGX:J36) Investment Narrative?

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited recently reaffirmed its profit guidance for 2025, as it ends the year with stronger underlying earnings, a new US$250 million share buyback, and the completed takeover of luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental. Alongside these moves, the appointment of a private‑equity veteran as CEO marks a shift toward an engaged long‑term investor model focused on capital allocation and returns. We’ll now explore how the new US$250 million share buyback may reshape Jardine...
SGX:T6I
SGX:T6IConsumer Finance

Asian Penny Stocks: 3 Picks With Market Caps Below US$2B

As global markets continue to navigate complex economic landscapes, Asian equities have shown resilience, with technology and AI sectors capturing investor interest despite broader growth concerns. For those exploring beyond traditional large-cap stocks, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing segment. While the term may seem dated, these stocks can still offer compelling opportunities when backed by strong financials and clear growth potential.
SGX:Y92
SGX:Y92Beverage

Asian Penny Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As Asia's markets continue to navigate a landscape influenced by global economic shifts and regional policy developments, investors are exploring diverse opportunities for growth. Penny stocks, despite being an older term, remain a relevant area of interest due to their potential for significant returns when backed by solid financials. This article will explore three penny stocks that combine strong balance sheets with promising growth prospects, offering investors the chance to uncover...