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Jardine Matheson Holdings recently announced another tranche of share buybacks under its ongoing repurchase plan, with the acquired shares to be cancelled as part of a capital allocation programme running through 2026. By steadily shrinking its share count via cancellations, the group is reinforcing a long-term approach to capital deployment that can influence earnings per share and ownership concentration. Next, we’ll examine how Jardine Matheson’s continued share repurchases and planned...

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CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX:C38U) has drawn fresh investor attention after its manager announced that a consortium it participates in has secured a mixed-use Hougang Central site tender worth about S$1.5b. See our latest analysis for CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust. Despite the size of this Hougang Central project, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s recent share price moves have been fairly muted, with a 7 day share price return of 1.67% decline and a year to date...

There wouldn't be many who think Singapore Land Group Limited's ( SGX:U06 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.9x...

With its stock down 26% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500). But if you pay...

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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, the Asian market remains a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks in Asia offer an appealing option for those looking to balance potential returns with income generation.

Most readers would already be aware that Hong Leong Asia's (SGX:H22) stock increased significantly by 26% over the past...

Ho Bee Land’s board recently announced that wholly owned subsidiary Elimbah Land Pty Ltd has agreed to acquire a 181.36-hectare master-planned development site in Queensland’s City of Moreton Bay for A$318.5 million, funded through internal resources and bank borrowings. The project, expected to yield about 1,400 residential lots and 64 mixed business and industrial lots, underlines Ho Bee Land’s push to build a large-scale, long-term land bank in its core Australian markets without...

Recent buying interest in CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) has centered on its move into logistics, including a minority stake in Ally Logistic Property and a S$260 million automated logistics facility in Singapore, ahead of upcoming full-year results. See our latest analysis for CapitaLand Investment. The logistics news comes on top of a strong run in the share price, with a 7 day share price return of 3.0% and a 30 day share price return of 13.4% helping lift the latest share price to...

CFO appointment puts Sheng Siong’s financial leadership in focus Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) has drawn fresh attention after re-designating Fan Hongbo from Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. This change will take effect from 1 February 2026 and highlights continuity in its finance function. See our latest analysis for Sheng Siong Group. The CFO appointment lands at a time when Sheng Siong’s share price has shown firm momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 19.05% and a 1...

Keppel REIT has in the past fully utilised the S$886.3 million raised from its preferential offering to repay the equity bridge loan used to acquire an additional one-third interest in Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, reallocating previously earmarked offering expenses to partially fund the purchase. This complete deployment of capital highlights Keppel REIT’s emphasis on reinforcing ownership in a core Grade A office asset in Singapore’s Marina Bay central business district, aligning...

Heightened trading activity ahead of earnings Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (SGX:JYEU) is drawing increased investor attention as trading volumes rise, the unit price trades near its 52 week high, and sector focused ETFs increase exposure. This activity is building ahead of the REIT’s earnings announcement scheduled for 10 February 2026. Many investors expect this could influence views on upcoming distribution guidance and the broader Singapore real estate sector. See our latest analysis...

The Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape, with mixed performances across major indices as geopolitical uncertainties and economic data shape investor sentiment. For those interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite the term's vintage feel—remain an intriguing option for potential value. By focusing on financially strong penny stocks, investors can uncover opportunities that may offer both stability and growth potential in the evolving market environment.

Why the upcoming earnings matter for Mapletree Industrial Trust Investor focus is turning to Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX:ME8U) ahead of its 28 January 2026 earnings release, with attention on occupancy, data centre contributions, and guidance on distributions and capital allocation. See our latest analysis for Mapletree Industrial Trust. At a share price of S$2.11, Mapletree Industrial Trust has had a 3.43% 1 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 2.27% and 3...

Food Empire Holdings (SGX:F03) has attracted fresh attention after selling 1,000,000 treasury shares at S$2.75 each to an international institutional investor, raising about S$1.95m for working capital and liquidity. See our latest analysis for Food Empire Holdings. That treasury share sale sits against a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 15.9% and a 1 year total shareholder return of over three times the starting value. This points to momentum that investors are...

Multiple insiders secured a larger position in Wilmar International Limited ( SGX:F34 ) shares over the last 12 months...

Earlier in 2026, OCBC highlighted The Hour Glass as a potential privatisation candidate, citing undemanding valuations and high ownership concentration, while analysts pointed to supportive macro conditions and equity market reforms for Singapore small and mid-caps. This combination has drawn fresh attention to The Hour Glass as a quality SMID name where investors are watching closely for possible corporate actions and long-term structural growth drivers. Next, we’ll examine how OCBC’s...

Why Malcolm Wilson’s Appointment Matters For SATS (SGX:S58) Investors SATS (SGX:S58) has appointed Malcolm Wilson as an Independent Non Executive Director, bringing boardroom experience from global logistics groups such as Dawson Group and GXO Logistics, with a focus on technology driven transformation. See our latest analysis for SATS. At a share price of SGD3.88, SATS has shown building momentum recently, with an 11.82% 90 day share price return and a 14.67% 1 year total shareholder return...

Platinum Victory Pte Ltd, a unit of Jardine Cycle & Carriage (SGX:C07), has registered to sell its entire 6.02% stake in Vietnam Dairy Products JSC, Vinamilk, marking a planned full exit from the investment. See our latest analysis for Jardine Cycle & Carriage. Jardine Cycle & Carriage shares last closed at SGD34.93, with a 30 day share price return of 4.33% and a 90 day share price return of 9.67%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 31.86% and 5 year total shareholder return of 104.36%...

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust has reported full-year 2025 sales of S$471.61 million and net income of S$177.96 million, alongside declaring a 2.102-cent per unit distribution for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, to be paid on 27 February 2026 to unitholders on record. The distribution per unit of S$0.0388 for the second half of 2025, a 23.2% increase year on year, points to meaningfully higher cash returns for investors and reinforces the income-generating role of the REIT within...

United Overseas Bank (SGX:U11) is back on investors’ radar as a Macquarie upgrade to “outperform”, ongoing share buybacks, and safe haven flows converge ahead of closely watched February earnings. See our latest analysis for United Overseas Bank. The recent upgrade, record share price of S$39.50, and fresh bond issues in Singapore and Australia have arrived on top of a strong run, with a 12.4% 30 day share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 118.2%. This suggests momentum...

Genting Singapore Limited recently emerged as the most heavily traded stock on the Singapore Exchange as investors reacted to Resorts World Sentosa’s seasonal traffic patterns and positioned ahead of the company’s 24 February 2026 earnings announcement. An important tension for investors is Genting Singapore’s dividend payout ratio exceeding 100%, which has sharpened focus on how sustainable current distributions may be. We will now examine how concerns over dividend sustainability could...

Oversea-Chinese Banking (OCBC) recently outlined plans to broaden its revenue base by creating a dedicated securities financing unit targeting institutional clients, while its private banking arm Bank of Singapore appointed Collins Chin as global chief financial officer. Together, these moves highlight OCBC’s effort to deepen fee-based income and strengthen leadership at a time when investors are closely watching upcoming full-year results. With this context, we’ll now examine how OCBC’s...