11+ hour, 40+ min ago   (1046+ words) Singaporean investors have, in recent years, begun incorporating US stocks into their portfolios. With the US market experiencing bouts of volatility, some investors are tempted to sit on cash and wait it out, forgetting that volatility is unavoidable. However, waiting…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (494+ words) For the vast majority of investors, the S&P 500 is the index they track. Those tracking the Nasdaq 100 Index is Invesco's QQQ but now they have a cheaper version from BlackRock and State Street. (Sept 3): For the vast majority of…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (867+ words) But crucially, so does Wall Street, with its knack for simplifying complicated technological trends into attention-grabbing acronyms. The modus operandi is unmistakable: Pick the hottest stocks of the day; slap a label on it; observe the capital inflow as investors…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (556+ words) Investors tend to hesitate before buying a stock that has already climbed more than 1,000%, as that kind of gain usually signals the easy money is gone. However, Mike Khouw just said something noteworthy on a stock like that. On CNBC's…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1116+ words) For investors seeking exposure to palm oil, a critical Southeast Asian commodity, two names stand out. Wilmar International Limited (SGX: F34) is a sprawling, diversified agribusiness, while First Resources Limited (SGX: EB5) is a more focused plantation play. Both pay dividends, both…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (800+ words) In 2023, iFAST Corporation Limited (SGX: AIY) paid a total dividend of S$0.048 per share. In 2025, the payout rose to S$0.084. Management now guides for S$0.12 or higher in 2026. That works out to a 150% increase in three years. iFAST operates a…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1041+ words) The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns over the years, making it one of the most popular benchmarks for investors worldwide. Currently, the index has a price return of about 18% over the past year, and 11.3% annualised over the past five…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (824+ words) Singapore's dividend conversation usually revolves around blue chips: the three local banks, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SGX: Z74), and the major REITs. However, some of the most consistent dividend growth on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: S68) can be found further down the market…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (948+ words) Everyone seems to be making money during a bull market run. Rising share prices, however, can give investors a dangerous boost of confidence, leading them to believe good times never end. The biggest risks may not necessarily come from the…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (1203+ words) Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SGX: Z74), or Singtel, is a telecom giant reinventing itself around digital infrastructure, while Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (SGX: S63), also known as ST Engineering, is a diversified aerospace-and-defence group riding structural global tailwinds. Both pay solid dividends. The…...