Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Thu, May 11, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • All three banks’ chief executives said they will remain prudent ahead of rising credit quality risks.
    • All three banks’ chief executives said they will remain prudent ahead of rising credit quality risks. PHOTO: ST FILE

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    Singapore stocks end lower on Thursday despite Wall Street gains

    THE Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.4 per cent or 12.74 points to 3,229.55. Losers outnumbered gainers 287 to 246, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1 billion changed hands.

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