Buying by directors down, selling remains low

THE buying among directors fell while the selling remained low based on filings on Singapore Exchange in the third week of March. A total of 25 companies recorded 56 purchases worth S$7.65 million versus three firms with three disposals worth S$0.35 million. The buy figures were down from the previous week's 30 companies, 67 purchases and S$15.6 million. The sales, on the other hand, were not far off from the previous week's one firm, one disposal and S$0.06 million.

Meanwhile, the buyback activity remained high with 20 companies that posted 85 repurchases worth S$29 million. The number …