Market Outlook

SI Research: 3 Key Reasons Why Sembcorp Marine Is A Buy

Investors onboard Sembcorp Marine (SMM) has found themselves in murky water after the disappointing results for 4Q17. The net loss of $33.8 million recorded for the period must have surprised many of the market participants that were expecting slightly better results.

Dr Chan: Always Have A Plan, Even When The Market Shudders

On 2 February 2018, Janet Yellen stepped down as the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairwoman having completed her term. In a show of “protest”, Wall Street sold off as the US bellwether Dow Jones Industrial Average index (DJIA) fell 665.75 points, capping off its largest decline since June 2016.

How Is Technology Impacting Inflation?

After the US published surprisingly robust data for unemployment and hourly wages in early February, the global stock market recorded a quick sell-off. At its trough, the Strait Times Index had a month-to-date fall of 4.5 percent, and other markets, especially the Greater Chinese bourses, had sharper falls. Hong Kong, for example, recorded its sharpest weekly fall in history when the Hang Seng Index fell by about 10 percent. In Hong Kong, the fall has since then been nicknamed the “Black Week”.

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Global indices have fallen from their recent high. Will they go lower?

Global indices have recently tumbled at least 6 percent since their recent high. Will markets fall further?

Dr Chan: 2018 Would Be A Good Year For China Stocks

On 4 January 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged above 25,000 points. Almost immediately, President Trump cheered and promised to deliver another 20 percent gain to the US stock market.

Experts’ Opinions On Singapore Property Market

With news of the recovery of the property market in Singapore, many investors may be anxious to jump into the sector to earn a handsome profit.

Dr Chan: Stocks To Watch In A Bull Run

It was nothing short of a bull market since the start of 2018 with the US market jumping higher and higher. The three major US indices kept on creating record highs as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hurdled past the psychological 25,000-mark, which was a dream level especially when the US bull market has been surging for the past nine years.

Dr Chan: Patiently Wait for Lagging Stocks to Pick Up Pace

After the Hang Seng Index had risen for 14 consecutive days, bearish investors finally made a right bet, but a small one—the Hang Seng merely stopped rising for a day, but resumed “normal service” on Tuesday (16 Jan). This time, the Hang Seng registered an even more rapid rise. After shooting up by 565 points in one go, it was just 54 points away from its historical high in 2007.

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Offshore & Marine – Bottomed-Out Or Bottom-Fishing

As we enter into the new year, our readers might be looking out for potential stocks to add to their portfolio. However, do not be lured by the low valuation of some of these stocks and enter the market hastily. In this article, we will be highlighting why investors should avoid investing in small and mid-cap offshore and marine (O&M) firms for now.

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3 Facts To Know About The Telecommunications Sector

The telecommunications is an essential sector for almost every Singaporean given the prevalence of mobile phones. Not to mention our heavy reliance on the internet which means that we have to stay connected through our data plans or connecting to wifi. In this article, we will be highlighting three important takeaways by RHB Securities that investors should know about the telecommunications sector.