Singapore market bored lots despite 100-share trading
First day of small-lot trading sees anaemic volumes; brokers say more time needed
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THE stock market was bored lots on Monday as the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) reduced minimum board lot size failed to excite investors.
A US holiday and some softness in regional markets did not help, although volumes of larger stocks did hold up slightly better, and activity was actually better than year-ago figures. CHART: Muted impact
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