Ben Paul

A greater focus on value unlocking moves versus acquisitions could go a long way in sustaining investor enthusiasm

An alignment of interests with minority investors could be a more constructive motivating force for IDs than their vaunted independence

A more hawkish tone from the Fed this week could further weaken sentiment towards real estate investment trusts

While even the price of gold fell last week, shares of Big Oil companies sustained their upward momentum

The research firm imagined a tax on the use of AI, and the establishment of a public claim on the returns from AI infrastructure

Even if interest rates are bottoming, the normalisation of net interest margins at the three banks may continue through 2026

Investors should be prepared to ride the momentum wherever it unfolds in 2026, and change horses when necessary

The result could be a bigger pipeline of new listings, and some struggling listed companies going private

This move may be a crucial part of the ongoing holistic approach to restoring the vibrancy of the local market

Reduced board lot sizes may largely benefit SGX and the brokers; custody accounts could be an opportunity to alleviate frictions of exercising shareholder rights