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DBS Research recently issued a positive report on UOL Group Limited, highlighting the company’s active capital recycling, prudent gearing and operational momentum, including strong residential sales and competitive land bids. The report also underlined the progress of land consolidation at Marina Square, positioning its potential redevelopment as a key source of future value creation for UOL. We will now examine how Marina Square’s redevelopment prospects shape UOL Group’s investment...

DBS Research just turned more upbeat on Singapore developers, lifting sector valuations and putting fresh attention on GuocoLand (SGX:F17), even though the stock itself ended flat at S$2.02 after the call. See our latest analysis for GuocoLand. The upbeat call lands on top of a strong run, with GuocoLand’s share price return up sharply year to date and its one year total shareholder return above 50 percent, suggesting momentum is still building rather than fading. If this renewed interest in...

United Overseas Bank (SGX:U11) is back in focus after unveiling a S$3 billion capital return package and fresh covered bond issuances, even as Q3 2025 profit dropped sharply on higher precautionary credit allowances. See our latest analysis for United Overseas Bank. Those capital returns and covered bond deals come after a volatile stretch, with the latest S$34.75 share price sitting below its peak but supported by a resilient 5 year total shareholder return near 100 percent. This suggests...

Jardine Matheson Holdings (SGX:J36) has drawn fresh attention after insiders stepped up share purchases alongside a US$250 million buyback program, with the planned privatization of Mandarin Oriental in early 2026 sharpening the strategic narrative. See our latest analysis for Jardine Matheson Holdings. Those insider moves are landing against a powerful backdrop, with Jardine Matheson’s share price returning 14.04% over 90 days and a standout 63.20% year to date, while the 1 year total...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Golden Agri-Resources fair value estimate is S$0.25 With...

Venture's (SGX:V03) stock is up by 7.4% over the past three months. However, its weak financial performance indicators...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.7x International Cement Group Ltd. ( SGX:KUO ) may be sending bearish...

Investors who take an interest in Centurion Corporation Limited ( SGX:OU8 ) should definitely note that the Joint...

Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39) just rolled out a trio of strategic moves, backing a low carbon steel project, deepening SME financing with Marriott, and expanding QR payments into China, giving investors fresh angles on future growth. See our latest analysis for Oversea-Chinese Banking. These moves come as sentiment has already been turning in OCBC’s favour, with a roughly 16 percent 3 month share price return and a 21 percent 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is building...

In recent weeks, United Overseas Bank (UOB) priced £750 million and €850 million of covered bonds and announced a S$3.00 billion capital return package, including a special dividend and share buyback, even as its Q3 2025 net profit fell 72% on higher pre-emptive credit allowances. This combination of bolstered shareholder payouts and proactive funding and provisioning signals management’s emphasis on balance-sheet resilience amid a less favourable interest rate backdrop. Next, we’ll examine...

Earlier this quarter, SATS Ltd reported a 13.3% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY2026 profit, lifted by stronger cargo operations and broader operational growth, alongside a higher interim dividend and ongoing share buybacks. A key development was the progress at its global cargo arm, Worldwide Flight Services, which secured fresh contracts and rolled out machine-learning forecasting tools to sharpen efficiency and capacity planning. We’ll now examine how SATS’s profit growth and higher interim...

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX:H78) just took a decisive step toward an asset light future by pushing ahead with its Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund, a planned SGD 8 billion plus vehicle anchored by prime office towers. See our latest analysis for Hongkong Land Holdings. That pivot toward Singapore fund management seems to be resonating with investors, with a robust year to date share price return of 60.05% and a one year total shareholder return of 65.45% suggesting momentum is...

Earlier in 2025, DFI Retail Group Holdings unveiled a three-year plan targeting 11%–15% underlying profit CAGR from 2025 to 2028 and lifting its dividend payout ratio to 70% from the final 2025 dividend, underpinned by expansion in Health & Beauty and Convenience via a capex-light franchise model and enhanced data-driven e-commerce and retail media. The company also reported a very large 48% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025 underlying profit and a strengthened net cash position of US$648...

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

Qian Hu Corporation Limited's ( SGX:BCV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x might make it look like a buy right...

As global markets react to the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts, concerns about technology stock valuations and AI infrastructure spending have surfaced, affecting indices like the Nasdaq Composite. Amid these broader market dynamics, penny stocks in Asia present a unique opportunity for investors seeking growth potential at lower price points. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, it still captures the essence of investing in smaller or newer companies that might offer...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

Global markets have been experiencing mixed performances, with major U.S. stock indexes reaching all-time highs amid the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, while technology stocks faced renewed valuation concerns. In such a fluctuating market landscape, identifying investment opportunities requires careful consideration of financial health and growth potential. Penny stocks, though sometimes overlooked due to their vintage connotation, can still present valuable opportunities in smaller or...

Hong Leong Asia recently terminated its S$500.00 million medium-term note programme with no outstanding notes as of November 17, 2025, while its China Yuchai subsidiary launched new high-horsepower generator engines targeting data-centre backup demand. These moves underscore the group’s focus on balance-sheet flexibility and on capturing infrastructure and data-centre powertrain opportunities, areas analysts view as important growth pillars. Next, we’ll examine how Hong Leong Asia’s new...

Yangzijiang Financial Holding (SGX:YF8) has just wrapped up a spin off of its maritime investments into a separate listed company, scrapped a sizeable restructuring deal, and overhauled its top leadership team in one sweep. See our latest analysis for Yangzijiang Financial Holding. The spin off and leadership reset come after a volatile stretch, with the 1 month share price return down sharply even as the 1 year total shareholder return has surged. This signals that momentum has cooled in the...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by interest rate adjustments and economic uncertainties, Asia remains a focal point for investors seeking diverse opportunities. While the term "penny stock" might seem antiquated, it continues to signify smaller or emerging companies that can offer substantial value. By concentrating on those with solid financial foundations and growth potential, investors can uncover promising prospects in this niche market.

Key Insights The considerable ownership by private equity firms in Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust indicates that...

In recent months, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) has reported higher securities turnover, particularly in index stocks and REITs, while rolling out new offerings such as institutional-only crypto perpetual futures and preparing a simplified dual-listing framework with Nasdaq targeted for mid-2026. These moves suggest SGX is seeking to deepen market liquidity and broaden its role as a regional hub by linking global equity and digital-asset investors more closely to Singapore’s capital...