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Singapore’s Buyback Boom Just Hit S$2B In 8M26

Over the first eight months of 2026 (8M26), more than 70 primary-listed companies in Singapore collectively repurchased S$2.09 billion worth of shares on the open market, up from S$1.57 billion in 8M25 and S$855 million in 8M24.  Companies repurchase shares to support employee compensation plans or deploy surplus capital more effectively. ACRA notes that buybacks can enhance key financial metrics such as Earnings per Share (EPS) and Return on Equity (ROE), take advantage of perceived undervaluation and reduce the overall cost of capital.  1. $Singtel(Z74.SI)$ Buyback activity in 2026 remained concentrated among the largest issuers, with $Singtel(Z74.SI)$ accounting for S$948.6 million, or ar
Singapore’s Buyback Boom Just Hit S$2B In 8M26
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09-02 13:38

SGX Daily Top Movers (2-9-2026): D05, U96, O39, U11, Z74, S63, C38U, BS6, S68 & 5E2 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (2-9-2026): D05, U96, O39, U11, Z74, S63, C38U, BS6, S68 & 5E2 lead
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09-01 17:49

SGX August Review Sees STI Hit Record High as Developers and Earnings Leaders Drive Rotation

Two-thirds of the Singapore market reported semi-annual results in August, making earnings season the primary focus for investors. Beyond headline profit growth, investors assessed the resilience of companies to a mixed macro environment and the efficiency of their business operations at the micro level. Investors also focused on a more hawkish US rates environment, with rising Treasury yields and renewed expectations of higher-for-longer rates weighing on equity valuations. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ 's results reinforced confidence in the durability of AI-related investment demand, while investors monitored further policy support measures from Beijing as Chinese growth concerns persisted, alongside developments in semiconductor trade restrictions and global
SGX August Review Sees STI Hit Record High as Developers and Earnings Leaders Drive Rotation
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09-01 17:34

SGX Daily Top Movers (1-9-2026): U96, D05, O39, U11, Z74, C38U, S63, C6L, BN4 & S68 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (1-9-2026): U96, D05, O39, U11, Z74, C38U, S63, C6L, BN4 & S68 lead
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08-31 14:46

SGX Daily Top Movers (31-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, U11, BS6, AWX, A17U, C38U, S68 & C6L lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (31-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, U11, BS6, AWX, A17U, C38U, S68 & C6L lead
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08-31 14:25

Weekly | E28, H13, N01, BTJ & 53W lead Buybacks

Over the five sessions, close to 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 22 acquisitions and four disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded seven acquisitions and seven disposals. In addition, the five sessions saw 17 primary-listed companies conduct buybacks with a total consideration of S$46 million, led by United Overseas Bank, Keppel and Singapore Telecommunications.   1. $Frencken(E28.SI)$ On 27 August, Frencken Group entered into a placement agreement with Maybank Securities as sole placement agent for a proposed placement of 44.08 million new shares at S$2.2687 per share to raise gross proceeds of S$100 million. The placement pri
Weekly | E28, H13, N01, BTJ & 53W lead Buybacks
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08-31 14:16

Singapore Consumer Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming

While AI continues to dominate global headlines, Singapore’s non-cyclical consumer sector has quietly delivered robust performance. Amid macroeconomic uncertainty, the top 10 consumer staple stocks have averaged a 26.7% total return for the year-to-date, fueled by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices and strong defensive retail demand. The 10 most actively traded non-cyclical consumer stocks in Singapore have also received combined net institutional inflows of S$327.4 million for the year to Aug 26, compared to net institutional outflows for the broader Singapore market.  The outperformers include iEdge Singapore Next50 constituents such as $First Resources(EB5.SI)$ , $Sheng Siong(OV8.SI)$ ,
Singapore Consumer Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming

SGX Market Weekly Preview: STI Edges Up 0.19%; Dividend Windfall & August PMI in Focus

Week of September 1 – 4, 2026 1. Market Recap: STI Gains 0.19% For the week ended August 28, the $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ gained 0.19% to close at 5,699.93, as strength in banks, telecom, and the bourse operator offset sharp declines in Greater China tech SDRs. Defensive yield positioning and SGX Group's record FY2026 results helped the index hold its ground. Top-performing sectors included Interactive Home Entertainment (+7.50%), Specialized Finance (+6.37%), Advertising (+5.37%), Renewable Electricity (+4.61%), and Specialty Stores (+3.97%). Key stock movers: $SGX(S68.SI)$ +2.49% — The bourse operator advanced on rising regional trading volumes and derivatives activity, alongside its record FY2
SGX Market Weekly Preview: STI Edges Up 0.19%; Dividend Windfall & August PMI in Focus

SGX Daily Top Movers (28-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, U11, C38U, BS6, J36, S63, S68 & C6L lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (28-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, U11, C38U, BS6, J36, S63, S68 & C6L lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (27-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, BS6, U96, U11, S68, J36, C6L & C38U lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (27-8-2026): D05, O39, Z74, BS6, U96, U11, S68, J36, C6L & C38U lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (26-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, Z74, BS6, C38U, 5E2, S68, S58 & S63 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (26-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, Z74, BS6, C38U, 5E2, S68, S58 & S63 lead

$STI Turns to Earnings as $FEH, $OUH and $NTP Lead the Profit Recovery

Singapore equities entered the second half from a position of strength. The $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ 's discount to Bloomberg consensus target price has narrowed materially from the double-digit levels that prevailed through much of the past few years, shifting the focus from valuation expansion to earnings delivery. With indicative STI EPS growth around 12% based on current LSEG Workspace consensus forecasts, investors are likely to place greater emphasis on profits, cash flow, dividends and capital discipline. That makes the post-1H26 earnings season an important test of earnings breadth. Consensus forecasts continue to point to following-FY earnings growth across all sectors, although REITs, Consumer Cyclicals and Utilities are presently
$STI Turns to Earnings as $FEH, $OUH and $NTP Lead the Profit Recovery

SGX Daily Top Movers (25-8-2026): D05, U11, O39, Z74, S68, BS6, S58, U96, C38U & 5E2 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (25-8-2026): D05, U11, O39, Z74, S68, BS6, S58, U96, C38U & 5E2 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (24-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, S58, Z74, C38U, A17U, S63, F34 & AWX lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (24-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, S58, Z74, C38U, A17U, S63, F34 & AWX lead

SGX Weekly: Safe-Haven Flows Support STI Above 5,650; Dividend Week & Macro Data Ahead

The $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ weekly declined 0.95% and closed at 5,688.96 (as of August 21st, 2026), as strength in gold proxies, Thai transport, and Chinese tech SDRs partially offset broader market weakness. The index held above the 5,650 level amid safe-haven flows into precious metals. The week is light on earnings but active on corporate actions — three ex-dividend dates ( $Bumitama Agri(P8Z.SI)$ , $Haw Par(H02.SI)$ , $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ ) and the $SIA(C6L.SI)$ dividend payout on Friday are the main stock-specific events. On the macro side, Singapore CPI
SGX Weekly: Safe-Haven Flows Support STI Above 5,650; Dividend Week & Macro Data Ahead

SGX Daily Top Movers (21-8-2026): D05, O39, S58, U11, Z74, C38U, BN4, 9CI, BS6 & A17U lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (21-8-2026): D05, O39, S58, U11, Z74, C38U, BN4, 9CI, BS6 & A17U lead

Digital Economy and E-Commerce: ASEAN's $1 Trillion Growth Engine

Southeast Asia’s digital economy was valued at over $300 billion in 2025 with analyst estimates forecasting it could reach $1 trillion by 2030. But the headline number tells only part of the story. What is unfolding across the eleven member states of ASEAN is a structural shift in how hundreds of millions of people earn, spend, and move money, compressed into roughly a decade. The region’s diversity makes that transformation all the more striking. Indonesia remains the largest single market. Its digital economy was valued at approximately $90 billion in 2024 and could triple to $360 billion by 2030, with e-commerce alone contributing an estimated $150 billion of that total. Vietnam and the Philippines are growing rapidly from a smaller base, Thailand and Malaysia are accelerating adoption
Digital Economy and E-Commerce: ASEAN's $1 Trillion Growth Engine

SGX Daily Top Movers (19-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, C38U, BS6, Z74, S68, S63, U96 & AWX lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (19-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, C38U, BS6, Z74, S68, S63, U96 & AWX lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (18-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, BN4, S68, S63, Z74, BS6, C38U & U96 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (18-8-2026): D05, O39, U11, BN4, S68, S63, Z74, BS6, C38U & U96 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (17-8-2026): D05, Z74, O39, S63, U11, G13, BS6, U96, AWX & 558 lead

SGX Daily Top Movers (17-8-2026): D05, Z74, O39, S63, U11, G13, BS6, U96, AWX & 558 lead

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