Singaporean Basic Materials Stock News

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...

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...

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...

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's ( SGX:NS8U ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.9x might make it look like a sell...

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...

Key Insights CapitaLand Investment's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

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.

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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...

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Key Insights Significant control over Hongkong Land Holdings by public companies implies that the general public has...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by private equity firms in Sembcorp Industries indicates that they collectively...

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Raffles Education Limited ( SGX:NR7 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 35% gain in the last month...

Riverstone Holdings (SGX:AP4) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 10% over the...

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Key Insights Genting Singapore's significant public companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

For many, the main point of investing is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But even the best stock...

For many, the main point of investing is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But the main game is to...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...