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Banks drive STI to 22-month high

But the market's gains are not widespread, with the advance-decline score at 239 to 268
Fri, May 12, 2017 - 5:50 AM
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RISES in the three local banks on Thursday pushed the Straits Times Index to its highest in about 22 months, up 21.14 points, or 0.65 per cent, to 3,271.11. Turnover was 2.1 billion units worth S$1.9 billion but gains were not widespread - the advance-decline score excluding warrants was 239 to...

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