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Shan Ahmed Khan

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UOL Group (SGX:U14) share price ends at S$10.07 — what investors watch after the Hougang Central land win

UOL Group (SGX:U14) share price ends at S$10.07 — what investors watch after the Hougang Central land win

UOL shares closed 1% higher at S$10.07 Friday after its consortium won the S$1.5 billion Hougang Central mixed-use site tender, securing a 99-year lease. UOL holds a 30% stake in the project, which will feature about 830 homes and 300,000 sq ft of retail space. Financing will rely on bank loans and shareholder funding. The company expects no significant earnings impact for 2026.
17 January 2026
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Seatrium stock slips into weekend as U.S. offshore wind court fights stay in focus

Seatrium stock slips into weekend as U.S. offshore wind court fights stay in focus

Seatrium shares fell 2.2% to S$2.24 on Friday, underperforming the Singapore market despite U.S. court rulings that allowed major offshore wind projects to resume. About 21.3 million shares traded. The company remains on track to deliver a US$475 million wind vessel to Maersk by Feb. 28. Legal uncertainty persists over the Trump administration’s broader halt on East Coast wind projects.
17 January 2026
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OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC shares closed at S$20.44 on Friday, up 0.34%, with 5.2 million shares traded. The bank’s Sydney branch has applied to list A$1.2 billion in floating-rate bonds on the Singapore Exchange, set to start trading Jan. 16. Investors await OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25 for updates on dividends and margins. Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend.
17 January 2026
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DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS shares closed at S$59.12 on Friday, up 0.39%, as Singapore bank stocks held steady ahead of the weekend. Analysts remain split on further upside, citing resilient dividends but warning that falling rates could pressure margins. Traders are watching for DBS’ Feb. 9 results and possible “significant risk transfer” deals as the next catalysts. OCBC ended at S$20.44 and UOB at S$36.74.
17 January 2026
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South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 shares closed at A$4.16 on Friday, up 0.48% after a sharp rise Thursday, with 22.1 million shares traded. Silver prices fell from record highs as retail investors crowded into ETFs, while copper sentiment remained volatile. South32’s December-quarter results are due January 22. The company will announce its interim dividend on February 12.
17 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.42% to A$23.68 Friday, trimming earlier weekly gains after a sharp drop in crude prices. The company announced a five-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA, covering three annual cargoes from 2027. Woodside’s Scarborough project is over 91% complete, with first LNG expected in late 2026. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28.
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Robot Pedestal Market to Surge Through 2035 on Smart Factory Growth
    April 2, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT. The global robot pedestal market is set for robust growth from 2026 to 2035, driven by expanding industrial robot adoption in manufacturing. Pedestals, the base supporting robots, gain in importance as factories seek optimal integration, flexibility, and safety. High-volume sectors favor cost-effective models, while precision industries innovate with adjustable, vibration-damping designs. The growth of collaborative robots (cobots) fuels demand for mobile, reconfigurable pedestals that enable human-robot interaction. Market expansion is supported by increased automation investments addressing labor shortages and supply chain reshoring. Forecasts predict the market will outpace broader industrial machinery with rising volumes and enhanced product value, integrating features like cable management and safety sensors. Supply chains have stabilized post-pandemic, though geopolitical shifts may alter regional sourcing. Competition intensifies among robot makers, pedestal manufacturers, and integrators as demand scales with Industry 4.0 modular production trends.
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