Commentary

COMMENTARY

Why most IPOs fail – and most of 2026’s likely will

2026-06-28T23:00:00.000Z
Current fears and hopes about artificial intelligence are excessive exaggerations, says the writer.
COMMENTARY

Why AI is a tortoise, not a hare

2026-05-31T23:00:00.000Z
Oil price jumps simply force other prices to fall, usually luxury goods and consumer durables.
COMMENTARY

Why war can’t sink global growth – or the STI – for long

2026-05-03T23:00:00.000Z
Over the past century, the median bull market has lasted about 60 months. This one is approaching its fourth year.
COMMENTARY

Why Iran and other doubts are bull market fuel

2026-03-29T23:00:00.000Z
In response to the US Supreme Courts' ruling that his emergency tariffs were illegal, US President Donald Trump announced a new baseline global levy. This has brought a new wave of global uncertainty and volatility in the markets.
COMMENTARY

Why tariffs won’t shock the STI in 2026

2026-03-01T23:00:00.000Z
After a stellar 2025 for global equities and another strong year for the STI, markets may still have room to run in 2026
COMMENTARY

Why stocks will reward patient bullishness in 2026

2026-02-01T23:00:00.000Z
Co-living operators fill a clear gap by serving foreign students and foreign professionals working in Singapore.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Co-living operators could thrive even as property curbs, regulations crimp rental market

2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z
Creative Technology's Zen line of MP3 players once enjoyed a strong foothold in Singapore and Asia.
COMMENTARY

Creative’s new CEO is no Sim Wong Hoo – but he shouldn’t strive to be

2026-01-18T07:00:00.000Z
No matter what you foresee for 2026 stocks, this tactic won’t help you.
COMMENTARY

‘Buy the dip’ might be the worst advice you’ve ever heard

2026-01-11T06:00:07.000Z
Beyond climate reporting, the market can also drive broader corporate governance reforms.
COMMENTARY

Companies must act as market and regulatory forces align

2025-11-07T03:58:40.000Z