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STI gains 0.9% to close at 3,211.12

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.9% to 3,211.12 at the close, where the market shut for the afternoon for the Lunar New Year. All but four stocks 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. Stock symbols are in parentheses after the company name.

Commodity suppliers: The Thomson Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index, which tracks prices of 19 commodities from copper to corn, increased 0.2% in New York yesterday, extending its advance for a third day.

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STI gains 0.2% to 3,184.74 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.2% to 3,184.74 at the close. Four stocks advanced for every three that fell 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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STI gains 0.3% to 3,188.65 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.3% to 3,188.65 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break. Two stocks advanced for each that fell in the benchmark index of 30 companies.

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 +0.3% midday, low volume; 3155 support – Kim Eng

The STI is up 0.3% at 3188.55 midday in very low volume of 473 million shares worth $632 million as the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays deter players from making fresh bets, especially with the potential for further spikes in risk aversion from geopolitical events in the Middle East. 

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STI gains 0.4% to 3,193.24 at 9:17 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.4% to 3,193.24 as of 9:17 a.m. local time. All but seven stocks in the benchmark index of 30 companies advanced.

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 drops 1.6% to 3,179.72 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index dropped 1.6% to 3,179.72 at the close of trading, erasing this year’s advance. The gauge fell 0.3% this month. All but three stocks in the benchmark index of 30 companies fell.

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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STI off 1.3%; 3,090 worst case consolidation – DBS Vickers

The STI is down 1.3% at 3188.45, in line with regional markets’ weakness as worries over the unrest in Egypt cap demand for equities. Volume is light at 863 million shares worth $1.01 billion, with over four decliners per gainer on the broad market.

DBS Vickers says it expects investors “to shy off stocks this week on news of the worsening unrest in Egypt over the weekend, equity markets’ negative reaction to that unrest and this being a holiday-shortened week.” 

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STI drops 1.3% to 3,188.57 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index dropped 1.3% to 3,188.57 at the 12:30 p.m. trading break, trimming this month’s advance to 0.1%. All but two stocks in the benchmark index of 30 companies fell.

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 drops 1% to 3,197.85 as of 9:20 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index dropped 1% to 3,197.85 as of 9:20 a.m. local time, trimming this month’s advance to 0.2%. All but three stocks in the benchmark index of 30 companies fell.

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.

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STI gains 0.3% to 3,229.69 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.3% to 3,229.69 at the close, extending this week’s advance to 1.4%. About the same number of stocks rose and fell 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 flat; 3,235 near-term resistance

Singapore’s STI is flat at 3,221.64 in afternoon trade, with volumes light at 846.1 million shares worth $749 million, as investors stay sidelined heading into the Lunar New Year holidays.

Analysts expect near-term resistance at 3,235 but the index has been stalling around the 3,220-3,225 area over the past few sessions. 

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STI little changed at 3,220.58 at trading break

Singapore’s Straits Times Index was little changed at 3,220.58 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break. The gauge is headed for a 1.1% advance this week. About the same number of stocks rose and fell 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 flat at midday; large bets off the table – UOB KayHian

Singapore’s STI is flat at 3220.58 midday, in low volume of 675 million shares worth $582 million, reflecting a lack of conviction in the market over its near term direction, while trading activity slows ahead of next week’s Lunar New Year holiday. 

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STI little changed at 3,220.05 at 9:57 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index was little changed at 3,220.05 as of 9:57 a.m. local time. The gauge is headed for a 1% advance this week. Six stocks rose for every five that fell 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 flat, market stalled; watch 3208 level – Phillip

Singapore’s STI is flat at 3219.44, amid weak regional markets, and as the local benchmark remains stalled after Wednesday’s strong gain. Volume amounts to 227 million shares traded worth $160 million, with gainers and decliners on the broad market evenly matched. 

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STI little changed at 3,219.83 at closing

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained was little changed at 3,219.83 at the close. About the same number of stocks rose and fell 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 +0.3%; rig builders rise; UOB remains cautious

The STI is +0.3% at 3231.62, extending gains in the afternoon helped by gains for rig builders after Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG) announces yet another order win.

Overall market volume is tepid at 975 million worth $953 million, with 272 gainers and 1823 decliners. After the STI made a sharp 1.2% rise yesterday, UOB KayHian says “technicals may appear to be turning positive but we advise investors not to plunge into the market.” 

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STI +0.3%; rig builders rise; UOB remains cautious

The STI is +0.3% at 3231.62, extending gains in the afternoon helped by gains for rig builders after Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG) announces yet another order win. 
 
Overall market volume is tepid at 975 million worth $953 million, with 272 gainers and 1823 decliners. After the STI made a sharp 1.2% rise yesterday, UOB KayHian says “technicals may appear to be turning positive but we advise investors not to plunge into the market.” 

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STI +0.1% midday; Keppel, NOL gains support

The STI is +0.1% at 3224.04 midday, off its early 3208 low, helped by gains in NOL (N03.SG), which is +3.7% at $2.26 after a string of recent declines, and Keppel Corp. (BN4.SG), +3.0% at $12.28, still riding the positive reaction to 4Q results Tuesday.

Volume is modest at 874 million shares worth $817 million, with decliners and gainers evenly matched in the broad market. 

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STI gains 0.1% to 3,221.93 as of 11:40 a.m.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.1% to 3,221.93 as of 11:40 a.m. local time. About the same number stocks rose as fell 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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