Buybacks maintain momentum

BUYING fell while selling among directors rose last week, according to filings on Singapore Exchange, with 15 companies recording 32 purchases worth $2.47 million versus sixwith 15 disposals worth $2.42 million. The buy figures were sharply down from the previous week's 23 companies, 49 purchases and $5 million. Sales were up from the previous week's five firms, six disposals and $310,000.

Buyback activity remained high with 12 companies that posted 37 repurchases…