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Analysts raise gold price forecasts after spot prices hit fresh record
Gold’s record-breaking rally is not over yet, especially amid looming recession risks and central bank demand, said analysts. After spot…
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Can DBS turn Panin Bank around? Analysts think so.
A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and…
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YouTube Now Worth as Much as $550 Billion, Analysts Say: ‘New King of All Media’
As YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, the Google-owned video giant is the “new king of all media” — larger and more powerful than any…
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Retail S-Reits’ high occupancy, firm yields keep analysts positive
With landlords maintaining the upper hand, retail plays could gain with further rent hikes expected Interest in retail-focused real estate…
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Microsoft pulls back from more data centre leases in US and Europe: analysts
Alphabet has said it will spend US$75 billion on its AI buildout this year, 29 per cent more than Wall Street expected, while Meta has…
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Indonesian rupiah to hit record low on fiscal woes: analysts
Analysts see Indonesia’s rupiah declining to a record low in the short term as political and economic worries continue to grow in…
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Ex-Goldman analyst’s hedge fund reaps 300% on small Japan banks
Katsunori Tanaka spent most of his 19 years at Goldman Sachs scrutinising Japan’s biggest banks as an equity analyst. Now he’s making…
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Analysts hike target prices for ST Engineering on bright outlook
Analysts were bullish on ST Engineering, hiking their target prices for the counter as they cited a positive outlook and strong growth…
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Analysts raise target prices, dividend estimates on UOB as they get positive on earnings outlook
Maybank forecasts return on equity to increase, thereby driving higher valuations ANALYSTS have raised their target prices for UOB after…
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Analysts Give Nike Skims Deal a Thumbs-up — With Some Reservations
Nike is looking to Kim Kardashian to help it right its ship — and Wall Street appears to approve. On Tuesday, the Oregon-based sports…
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Singapore’s subdued IPO scene set for a rebound in 2025: analysts
SINGAPORE’s initial public offering (IPO) scene is set to liven up this year, with analyst forecasts falling anywhere between four and 10…
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Analysts raise target prices, dividend estimates on DBS, predicting higher valuation ahead
ANALYSTS raised their target prices for DBS after the lender posted full-year net profit that reached a record high. This was pointing to…
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ThaiBev to still dominate domestic alcohol market: analysts
High barriers to entry for small producers and entrepreneurs abound, including time needed to build up networks, maintain quality control…
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Industrial property in Singapore among sectors likely to take a hit from JS-SEZ, analysts say
Manpower or space intensive sectors could reap big savings by moving to the special economic zone across the Causeway WHILE some…
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Trump tariffs set to heighten volatility amid uncertainty over their extent and duration: analysts
UNCERTAINTY over how long trade tensions will last and the risk of tariffs on other economies could heighten market volatility in the near…
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Singapore’s data centre Reits fall on DeepSeek threat; analysts warn of fallout
Analysts warned that companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem – including in Singapore – could be hit after the rise of…
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China’s new rules to add one trillion yuan into market: analysts
ANALYSTS see China’s latest initiatives injecting at least one trillion yuan (S$186 billion) of additional flows in 2025 into its ailing…
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Analysts rate Frasers Centrepoint Trust with ‘buy’ on high retail portfolio occupancy
Market watchers rated Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) with a “buy” call, citing its high retail portfolio occupancy and ongoing asset…
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Analysts upgrade Frasers Centrepoint Trust to ‘buy’, citing its high retail portfolio occupancy
ANALYSTS have upgraded Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) to a “buy” rating, citing its high retail portfolio occupancy and ongoing asset…
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Apple loses top-stock crown as analysts downgrade on iPhone risk
APPLE received a pair of analyst downgrades, in the latest sign that soft iPhone sales are becoming an increasing concern for investors,…
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Industrial stocks lead the way in 2024; analysts upbeat on banking, tech sectors this year
The benchmark STI has risen 16.9% in 2024, marking its best year since 2017, though market watchers believe there is more room to grow…
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Pace of SGX delisting may not slow down in 2025: analysts
With 20 delistings in 2024, the SGX faces ongoing challenges from low market liquidity, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and the growing…
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Pace of SGX delistings may not slow down in 2025: analysts
With 20 delistings in 2024, SGX faces ongoing challenges from low market liquidity, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and the growing appeal…
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Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after US Steel purchase blocked: analysts
JAPAN’S Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed US$14.9 billion…