Capital Markets & Currencies

Singapore stocks fall amid heightened geopolitical tensions; STI down 0.3%

Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 319 to 250 after two billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands

The reforms are part of a wider package of changes from the Financial Conduct Authority intended to boost the appeal of the London Stock Exchange after a prolonged downturn in new share issuance.

Britain eases rules for companies to raise funds

[LONDON] Britain’s revamped framework for raising capital came into force on Monday, aiming to make it easier and cheaper for listed and private companies to secure funds as it replaces the EU-inherit...

Despite muted forecasts, DBS continues to offer an “attractive” yield of around 5.6% for FY2026, says CGSI analyst Tay Wee Kuang.
BROKERS’ TAKE

CGSI downgrades DBS to ‘hold’ on ‘muted’ Q4 performance forecast; S$60.50 target price unchanged

FY2026 could post a larger-than-expected drop in earnings due to downside risks, says CGSI

The rupiah has dropped more than 1% this month, making it the worst performer in Asia after the South Korean won.

Rupiah may sink past record low as fiscal woes erode BI support

The central bank is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged when it meets on Wednesday to anchor the currency

Raffles Education, led by chairman Chew Hua Seng, will still have operations and schools In China, should the proposed sale take place.

Raffles Education seeks shareholder nod for dual sale of China asset, Merchant Road property

Two extraordinary general meetings will be held on Feb 3; share price jumps 21.3%

The recent agreement between Singapore Airlines and Air India will require the necessary regulatory approvals.

Stocks to watch: Yangzijiang Maritime, SIA, AEM Holdings, Stamford Land, Keppel Reit

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 19):

Yoni Assia, eToro's founder and CEO, views Singapore as an ideal base for the investment platform's expansion plans given its robust capital market.
TOPLINE

Nasdaq-listed eToro to roll out SGX stocks on platform in Asia expansion push

The push follows its MAS capital markets services licence activation last July

Thanks to fresh progress in sectors from commercial rockets to robotics and flying cars, Chinese tech shares have begun the new year with a bang

China’s new tech stock boom leaves its economic malaise behind

Momentum may gain further support as DeepSeek rolls out a new AI model and China unveils a tech-focused five-year plan

The Stoxx 600 finished flat at 614.38 points on Friday.

European shares subdued as luxury stocks, miners weigh

EUROPEAN shares were subdued on Friday, limited by weakness in luxury and mining stocks in a dour end to a week dominated by the start to a busy earnings season alongside geopolitical jitters.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 83.11 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 49,359.33 points on Friday.

US stocks: Wall Street ends little changed before long weekend

[NEW YORK] US stocks ended nearly flat on Friday in a choppy session ahead of the long weekend, and all three major indexes posted losses for the week as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off.