Venture Corp and Hi-P International sizzle

Singapore

SHARES of both Venture Corp and Hi-P International jumped on expectations of better outlook, as both ride on the positive sentiment surrounding the global technology boom.

Venture Corp's shares reached a high of S$15.80 during trading before closing at S$15.70, placing it among the top 20 gainers on the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday, as some 3.46 million shares worth around S$53.72 million changed hands. Its closing price was up 81 cents from Monday.