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Singapore's March market cap up 7%, led by blue-chip gains

Jardine Matheson Holdings, Jardine Strategic Holdings, CapitaLand among those boosted by major corporate actions

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Published Fri, Apr 2, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    THE total value of Singapore stocks rose in March, led by gains from the local lenders and blue chips that got a boost following significant corporate restructuring announcements.

    Total market capitalisation of Singapore's 688 counters edged up 7 per cent to S$901.9 billion on March 31 from S$843.1 billion as at end-February. The number of counters that gained outnumbered losers 341 to 193.

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