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CSC Holdings’ 3Q net profit falls to $3.9m

CSC Holdings, the homegrown foundation and geotechnical engineering specialist, says it posted lower net profit and earnings per share of $3.9 million and 0.28 cents respectively for for the three months ended 31 December 2010 (3Q11), compared to $5.0 million and 0.36 cents in 3Q10.

Third quarter revenue also increased 30.3% year-on-year to $94.2 million from $72.3 million in 3Q10 driven by improving demand for the group’s foundation engineering services.

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Singapore Air net falls on fines, lags estimates: Update

Singapore Airlines, the world’s second-largest carrier by market value, reported a worse-than- estimated 29% drop in third-quarter profit after it booked charges relating to antitrust cargo fines.

Net income declined to $288.3 million in the three months ended December from $404 million a year earlier, the carrier said in a statement to the Singapore stock exchange today. Profit was expected to be $299 million, based on the average of six analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Singapore Air made a provision of $199 million for the fines.

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Singapore Air net falls on cargo fines, lags analyst estimates

Singapore Airlines, the world’s second-largest carrier by market value, reported a 29% drop in third-quarter profit after charges related to antitrust cargo fines.

Net income fell to $288.3 million in the three months ended December from $404 million, a year earlier, the carrier said in a statement to the Singapore stock exchange today. Profit was expected to be $299 million, based on the average of six analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales rose 12% to $3.84 billion. Singapore Air said it made a provision for $199 million toward the fine.

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Ryobi Kiso’s 2Q net profit falls 70% to $3m

Ryobi Kiso Holdings, the ground engineering specialist and provider of bored piling and geoservices, today reported a 70.1% y-o-y fall in net profit to $3 million for the second quarter ended 31 December 2010 (2Q11).

Revenue posted was $31.5 million in 2Q11, an increase by $5 million or 18.5% from $26.5 million in 2Q10 largely due to an increase in value of work done for on-going and completed projects; and new piling projects secured. These major private and public sector projects include The Scala, Flamingo Valley, Edusports and HDB Bukit Panjang N4 C14.

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Yanlord falls on China property measures

Shares of Singapore-listed Chinese property developer Yanlord Land (YNLG.SI) fell as much as 3% to a seven-month low on Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to curb property prices.

At 11:50 a.m., shares of Yanlord were 2.4% lower at $1.60 with over 3.1 million shares changing hands.

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STI falls 0.3% to 3,210.43 at 9:30 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.3% to 3,210.43 as of 9:30 a.m. local time. Three stocks declined for each that rose in the benchmark index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.7 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market.

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STI falls 0.1% to 3,181.15 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index was fell 0.1% to 3,181.15 at the close. Seven stocks declined for every six that rose in the benchmark index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.5 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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China Gaoxian plunges as Korea listing falls

Shares of Singapore-listed fabric maker China Gaoxian (CGXF.SI) dropped as much as 14.8% on Tuesday to over a three-week low after its Korean depository receipts (KDR) fell on their first trading day.

At 10:11 a.m., shares of China Gaoxian were 13.6% down at $0.38 with over 38 million shares changing hands.

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STI falls 0.7% to 3,184.60 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.7% to 3,184.60 at the close. Three stocks declined for each that rose in the benchmark index.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.6 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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STI falls 0.2% to 3,197.88 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.2% to 3,197.88 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break, heading for a 1.5% decline this week. Two stocks declined for each that rose in the benchmark index declined.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.6 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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SGX falls slightly on missed Q2 earnings

Shares of Singapore Exchange (SGXL.SI), Asia’s second-largest listed bourse operator, fell as much as 0.47% on Tuesday after it posted lower-than-expected quarterly earnings.

At 9:35 a.m., Singapore Exchange was down 0.24% at $8.41 with 272,000 shares changing hands.

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STI falls 0.2% to close at to 3,238.63

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.2% to 3,238.63 at the close. Almost two stocks dropped for each that rose in the benchmark equity index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.8 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market.

Developers: Singapore real estate companies have started cutting prices and offering discounts on new residential projects after the government stepped up measures to curb property speculation, The Business Times reported, without citing anyone.

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STI falls 0.1% to 3,241.50 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.1% to 3,241.50 at the 12:30 p.m. trading break. Almost two stocks dropped for each that rose in the benchmark equity index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.8 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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STI falls 0.1% to 3,257.96 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.1% to 3,257.96 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break. Six stocks advanced for every five that fell in the benchmark equity index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.9 times estimated earnings, compared with about 15.6 times at the end of 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market.

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STI falls 0.1% to 3,247.55 at 9:55 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.1% to 3,247.55 at 9:55 a.m. local time. Twice as many stocks fell as rose on the 30-member gauge.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 14.9 times estimated earnings, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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Small Business Economic Confidence Falls: Report

A survey of small business owners suggests concerns persist about the strength of the economic recovery. – While economic confidence among the nation’s small business owners continued to improve in November, according to the Discover Small Business Watch, 25 percent of small business owners said the economy is getting better in December, down from 33 percent in November. In addition, the survey found 51 …


Singapore stocks up at midday but Wilmar falls; seen range-bound

Singapore shares rose on Wednesday, but Wilmar International (WLIL.SI), the world’s largest listed palm oil firm, underperformed the broader market due to its property ventures in China that traders said deviate from its main business.

By the midday break, the Straits Times Index (STI) <.FTSTI> was up 0.34%, or 10.72 points, at 3,150.57. Total value of shares traded in the morning session was $605.4 million, up from $461.5 million on Tuesday.

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STI falls 0.6% to close at 3,132.96

Singapore’s Straits Times Index declined 0.6% to 3,132.96 at the close. Three stocks fell for each that rose in benchmark equity index of 30 companies.

Shares on the measure trade at an average 15.2 times estimated earnings, compared with about 17.4 times at the beginning of the year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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STI falls 0.8% to 3,128.15 at the trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index declined 0.8% to 3,128.15 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break. Three stocks fell for each that rose in benchmark equity index of 30 companies. Shares on the measure trade at an average 15.2 times estimated earnings, compared with about 17.4 times at the beginning of the year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market. Stock symbols are in parentheses after the company name.

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STI falls 0.2% to 3,176.91 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.2% to 3,176.91 at the close. Almost the same number of stocks rose as declined in the benchmark equity index of 30 companies.
 
Shares on the measure trade at an average 15.4 times estimated earnings, compared with about 17.4 times at the beginning of the year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The following shares were among the most active in the market. 

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