Companies & Markets
UOB soars 3.6%, hitting record alongside OCBC; STI up 1% to new peak
Both shares and the index hit all-time highs
China’s AI stocks with killer apps are winning investor favour
Profitable app makers are trading more cheaply than some of the more overheated tech segments
Gold, silver and platinum extend record-setting rally
The US dollar index fell to a more than two-week low on Friday
Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for consumer electronics makers
Price increases are expected to persist, possibly into the next year
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SGX seeks public feedback on reduction of board lot sizes
If the market supports the changes, they will be implemented mid-2026
The Assembly Place opens 34.8% above IPO price in Catalist debut
It rises 45.7% above its initial public offering price to S$0.335 in early trade
Some semiconductor stocks slump as investors short some names, but analysts give higher upside
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts cite target prices that are mostly higher
TikTok strikes deal for new US entity, ending long legal saga
The agreement resolves existential questions about the company’s future
Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers
Strategists say the currency is poised to extend gains in 2026
Stocks to watch: Prudential, Keppel, Suntec Reit, Aztech Global, The Assembly Place
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 23):
