The Straits Times Index advanced 0.6% to 2,650.65 as of 9:40 a.m. local time. Six stocks gained for each that fell on the 30-member gauge. The following shares were among the most active in the market. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Noble Group (NOBL SP), a Hong Kong-based commodities supplier, rose 2% to $2.55. Credit Suisse AG raised the target price on the shares to $2.10 from $1.45 on the outlook for improved profitability. Credit Suisse maintained its “underperform” rating.
