Singaporean Diversified Financial Stock News

In recent months, DBS Group Holdings reported record or near-record profits with double-digit return on equity, underpinned by resilient asset quality and an S$8.00 billion capital-return plan through 2027 that combines dividends and share buybacks. At the same time, the bank is pushing ahead with regional expansion and digital initiatives under incoming CEO Tan Su Shan, even as regulators scrutinise past system outages and a ransomware incident. We’ll now examine how DBS’s S$8.00 billion...

In recent weeks, Asian markets have shown signs of resilience despite global economic uncertainties, with Chinese stocks gaining traction due to renewed interest in technology and artificial intelligence sectors. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying undervalued stocks in Asia can offer potential opportunities for those seeking value investments amidst the broader market dynamics.

Southern Packaging Group Limited ( SGX:BQP ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...

Addvalue Technologies Ltd ( SGX:A31 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 34% gain in the last month...

Goodland Group Limited's ( SGX:5PC ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. We think that...

As global markets react to economic shifts and monetary policy changes, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for potential opportunities. Penny stocks, a term often associated with speculative investments, can still hold significant promise when backed by strong financials. In this article, we explore several Asian penny stocks that exhibit solid fundamentals and could offer growth potential for those interested in exploring smaller or newer companies.

Del Monte Pacific (SGX:D03) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of about $234.9 million, basic EPS of $0.0087 and net income of roughly $16.8 million setting the tone for its latest quarter. The company has seen revenue move from roughly $694.0 million in Q2 2025 to $234.9 million in Q2 2026, while net income swung from a loss of about $22.2 million to a profit of $16.8 million and EPS shifted from a loss of $0.0114 to a profit of $0.0087. This points to a very different...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 32.9x City Developments Limited ( SGX:C09 ) may be sending very bearish...

Earlier in 2025, Bumitama Agri reported strong crude palm oil pricing, higher production volumes and a tripling of its interim dividend payout, underscoring robust operational momentum. At the same time, the group is contending with rising ESG and regulatory pressures, including potential fines for plantations operating within Indonesia’s designated forest zones, prompting a more cautious stance from brokers. With the share price showing a 8.97% seven-day decline but a 1.54% rebound over one...

At the recent 18th Singapore–Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council meeting, eSignGlobal announced a cooperation agreement with Lion-OCBC Capital Asia, the private equity arm of OCBC Bank, to build a cross-border digital trust ecosystem linking China and Southeast Asia and to base its Southeast Asia regional headquarters in Singapore. This partnership highlights how OCBC is pairing its regional capital network with digital trust infrastructure, potentially deepening its role in cross-border...

SATS' (SGX:S58) stock up by 5.2% over the past three months. As most would know, long-term fundamentals have a strong...

Active investing isn't easy, but for those that do it, the aim is to find the best companies to buy, and to profit...

There wouldn't be many who think Federal International (2000) Ltd's ( SGX:BDU ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x...

Key Insights Singapore Airlines' significant private equity firms ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Key Insights Insiders appear to have a vested interest in Nordic Group's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating interest rates and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for opportunities. In this context, dividend stocks in the region can offer a blend of income and potential stability amid market uncertainties.

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

Singapore Exchange Limited's ( SGX:S68 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.7x might make it look like a strong...

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...

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...

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.