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Singapore’s 30 largest stocks gain 5% in first quarter of 2026, but Iran war keeps markets on edge

ST Engineering, which started the week trading below $11, rose to a high of $11.20 on April 2 before paring gains to close the week at $11.03.

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Dip-buying drives Singapore stocks higher as retail investors pile in amid Iran conflict

Shares of Singapore Airlines climbed nearly 2.5 per cent from about $6.50 at the start of the week to close at $6.66 on March 27.

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Property stocks in S’pore fall while banks gain as higher-for-longer rates reshape market outlook

The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent on March 18, the second consecutive hold, while noting elevated inflation risks due to geopolitical conflict.

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Oil price spike hits STI as travel stocks slide and palm oil producers rally

Singapore-listed palm oil producers have seen their shares rally between 13 per cent and 65 per cent over the last two weeks.

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STI steadies after volatile week amid Middle East tensions; SIA, SATS decline

Smoke billows after reported strikes in Lebanon on March 6. UOB analysts that widening Middle East tensions are emerging as key threats across Asia.

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STI dips from 5,000-point high, index heavyweight DBS loses gains

Investors will be watching to see if the DBS stock stabilises at the current levels or if the post-earnings correction deepens next week.

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SGX flat despite posting strongest half-year performance in 26 years; Keppel, Singtel rise

SGX's net profit for the first half ended Dec 31 rose 0.8 per cent to $342.7 million, while revenue for the half-year increased 7.9 per cent to $736.2 million.

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DBS and OCBC break new records, SGX rises amid volatility in Venezuela

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The Assembly Place gears up for Catalist IPO; Hong Kong’s CNE eyes secondary listing

Keppel Reit now holds a two-third stake in MBFC Tower 3, after it purchased a one-third stake from Hongkong Land.

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Seatrium sees gains after resolving Maersk dispute; ‘Santa rally’ beckons on Wall Street

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