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STI gains 0.9% to close at 3,211.12

February 2nd, 2011 | No Comments

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.

Feb 2: Singapore stocks set to open higher; SATS in focus

February 2nd, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore shares may open higher on Wednesday after global markets rallied on strong manufacturing data and easing concerns about the Middle East, although volumes are expected to be light on the eve of Chinese New Year. Citigroup in a note its clients on Wednesday said ample global liquidity suggests continued Singapore dollar strength, low interest rates and buoyant commodity prices. Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> was up 0.16% to 3,184.74 points. Here are some stocks and factors to watch:

STI gains 0.2% to 3,184.74 at closing

February 1st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

STI gains 0.3% to 3,188.65 at trading break

February 1st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

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

February 1st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

STI drops 1.6% to 3,179.72 at closing

January 31st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

STI drops 1.3% to 3,188.57 at trading break

January 31st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

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

January 31st, 2011 | No Comments

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.

Jan 31: Singapore stocks likely down on Egypt riots; SIA in focus

January 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore shares are likely to fall on Monday as anti-government rioting in Egypt prompts investors to flee emerging markets and put their money in less risky assets. Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> rose 0.31% on Friday to 3,229.69 points.

Here are some stocks and factors to watch:

Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), the world’s second largest airline by market value, may be in focus after it reported lower third quarter net profit, hit by provisions for fines as well as a settlement with US authorities on cargo price-fixing charges.

STI little changed at 3,220.58 at trading break

January 28th, 2011 | No Comments

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.

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

January 28th, 2011 | No Comments

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.

Jan 28: Singapore stocks may see weak start; CapitaLand in focus

January 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore shares may be see a weak start on Friday after rating agency Standard & Poor’s cut Japan’s long-term debt rating, sending the yen (JPY=) lower, but gains on Wall Street overnight may provide some support.

Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> closed 0.03% lower on Thursday at 3,219.83 points. Here are some stocks and factors to watch:

STI little changed at 3,219.83 at closing

January 27th, 2011 | No Comments

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.

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

January 27th, 2011 | No Comments

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.

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

January 27th, 2011 | No Comments

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.

Jan 27: Singapore stocks may rise slightly but Fed weighs; Osim in focus

January 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore shares may open slightly higher on Thursday, following gains on Wall Street overnight, but a tepid view of the economy from the Federal Reserve may weigh on investor confidence.

Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> rose 1.25% at 3,220.78 points.

Here are some stocks to watch:

STI gains 1.3% to 3,220.78 at closing

January 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 1.3% to 3,220.78 at the close, its biggest advance since Jan. 3. Five stocks rose for each 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.

STI gains 0.5% to 3,196.51 at trading break

January 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.5% to 3,196.51 as of the 12:30 p.m. trading break in Singapore. Almost two stocks rose 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.

STI gains 0.2% to 3,188.90 at 9:20 a.m.

January 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.2% to 3,188.90 as of 9:20 a.m. local time. Two stocks rose 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.

Jan 26: Singapore stocks likely to see weak start, Keppel Corp in focus

January 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Singapore shares are likely to see a weak start on Wednesday after most Wall Street indices were flat overnight, as a surprise contraction in the British economy shook investors’ confidence. Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> fell 0.14% on Tuesday to 3,181.15 points. Here are some stocks and factors to watch: