Hot stock: Genting rises 4.5% to S$1.17, nearly a five-year high

SHARES of Genting Singapore rose as much as 4.5 per cent or S$0.05 to S$1.17 as at the midday break on Monday (Apr 3), with 45.3 million shares changing hands, after a married deal was recorded in early trade. 

According to ShareInvestor data, the deal took place at 9 am at S$1.13 at a volume of 11.7 million shares. 

Prior to the married deal, the counter opened at S$1.12.