AR Capital to target AI beneficiaries, ‘dividend growers’ in new EQDP fund

Company says it stands out from the pack by having its analysts and fund managers work as a single integrated team

LIA Singapore says in Q1 2026, 5,507 individual life policies were claimed, resulting in total payouts of S$555 million.

Singapore life insurers pay out over S$5 billion in Q1, the highest for quarter since 2021

It coincides with more people strengthening financial resilience by boosting health coverage, pursuing wealth accumulation: industry body

The Stoxx 600 was up 0.7 per cent at 611.06 points, as of 0703 GMT on Wednesday.

European shares rise as oil prices slip on fragile US-Iran ceasefire

EUROPEAN shares rose on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp drop in the previous session, as oil prices retreated after peace negotiations between Washington and Teheran remained deadlocked.

The group says “steady operational progress” was made in the quarter, noting that gaming revenue showed “improving momentum towards the end of the period”.

Genting Singapore Q1 net profit drops 55% to S$65.2 million on lower gaming revenue

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and current geopolitical developments have raised cost pressures

Genting Singapore's revenue falls 3% on the year to S$607.6 million from S$626.2 million for its first quarter.

Stocks to watch: Genting Singapore, NTT DC Reit, Valuetronics, United Hampshire US Reit, Prime US Reit

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 13):

Established in June 2025, Jump+ is Thailand's initiative to revive its stock market by helping companies improve their strategy, governance and emissions management.
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Market reforms in Asean could open up stock-picking opportunities: JPMorgan

Some Malaysian banks, a Thai energy firm are among analysts’ picks

Despite the sell-off, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq remain close to all-time highs.

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

As reporting season wraps up, investors are increasingly focused on valuations, macroeconomics and geopolitical developments

The disruption to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz has acted as an overhang on European equities, keeping them below pre-war levels.

Stoxx 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment

Money markets currently expect three hikes from the ECB before the end of the year

All three major US indices opened lower on Tuesday.

US stocks: Wall Street falls as hot CPI, Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

WALL Street’s main indexes edged lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq pulling back from record highs after a hotter-than-expected inflation report and fading hopes for a swift resolution ...