Today: 5 March 2026
Subscribe

Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Australia Expands Cheaper Home Batteries Subsidy to $7.2 Billion as Tiered Rebates Set for May 2026

Australia Expands Cheaper Home Batteries Subsidy to $7.2 Billion as Tiered Rebates Set for May 2026

Australia will add about $5 billion to its Cheaper Home Batteries Program, raising total funding to $7.2 billion over four years, after demand surged. The government will introduce tiered rebates from May 2026 to curb incentives for oversized battery systems. The changes follow warnings the initial subsidy design encouraged households to buy larger batteries than needed.
13 December 2025
··
Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd (SGX: YF8) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook After the YZJ Maritime Spin-Off (13 Dec 2025)

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd (SGX: YF8) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Targets and Outlook After the YZJ Maritime Spin-Off (13 Dec 2025)

Yangzijiang Financial Holding (SGX: YF8) completed its spin-off of YZJ Maritime in November, issuing one YZJ Maritime share for each YF8 share held. YF8 last closed near S$0.44 as of December 13, reflecting the post-spin-off structure. The share price dropped sharply on November 10 after trading ex-entitlement. YZJ Maritime began trading above its placement price.
13 December 2025
CNMC Goldmine Holdings Limited (SGX:5TP) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (13 Dec 2025)

CNMC Goldmine Holdings Limited (SGX:5TP) Stock: Latest News, Share Price Drivers, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (13 Dec 2025)

CNMC Goldmine Holdings closed at S$1.03 on Dec 12, 2025, up 5.64% with 7.28 million shares traded. The stock has surged about 320% year-to-date, driven by higher gold prices and increased processing at its Sokor Gold Field project. Market cap stood at S$417.45 million, with a trailing P/E of 15.48. Q3 2025 cash usage was US$12.93 million.
13 December 2025
·
SBI Cuts Loan Rates After RBI Repo Rate Cut: EBLR Drops to 7.90%, MCLR Trimmed; Select FD Rates Revised From Dec 15

SBI Cuts Loan Rates After RBI Repo Rate Cut: EBLR Drops to 7.90%, MCLR Trimmed; Select FD Rates Revised From Dec 15

State Bank of India will cut its external benchmark-linked lending rates and repo-linked lending rate by 25 basis points from December 15, 2025, following the RBI’s repo rate reduction. Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) will drop by 5 basis points across tenors. Select fixed deposit rates, including the 2–3 year range and the 444-day scheme, will also be reduced.
13 December 2025
·
Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: Dec. 13 Funding Deadline Fuels Shutdown Fears as American Airlines Expands at Chicago O’Hare

Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: Dec. 13 Funding Deadline Fuels Shutdown Fears as American Airlines Expands at Chicago O’Hare

Spirit Airlines faces a key Chapter 11 funding deadline today, with access to $100 million in DIP financing at stake. Rival airlines are preparing contingency plans for a possible Spirit shutdown, while Spirit insists operations remain normal. American Airlines has bought Spirit’s O’Hare gates and joined the bankruptcy docket. Hundreds of Spirit flights are scheduled during the peak holiday period.
13 December 2025
···
Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25% on December 10, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Mortgage rates remain above 6% for a 30-year fixed loan, with Bankrate reporting 6.29% and Freddie Mac at 6.22%. A $600,000 mortgage at these rates means monthly payments near $3,700. Fed officials signaled no rapid return to lower rates.
13 December 2025
·
City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 13, 2025)

City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 13, 2025)

City Developments Limited closed at S$7.34 on Dec. 12, near its 52-week high, after announcing a £280 million acquisition of the Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street and plans to sell a hotel in Osaka to Blackstone-managed funds for ¥14 billion. Trading volume reached about 2.27 million shares amid strong Singapore residential demand and high occupancy rates in its investment properties.
13 December 2025
··
Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock: Share Price, Special Dividend Timeline, Air India Drag, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock: Share Price, Special Dividend Timeline, Air India Drag, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Singapore Airlines shares closed at S$6.33 on Dec. 12, 2025, near the midpoint of their 52-week range. The carrier reported a sharp year-on-year drop in net profit to S$239 million for the first half, despite strong operating results. Losses from associate Air India weighed heavily on earnings. A cash dividend payout is set for Dec. 23.
13 December 2025
···
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Stock (SGX: BS6) News, Forecasts and Outlook on Dec 13, 2025: Orderbook Strength Meets Geopolitics

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Stock (SGX: BS6) News, Forecasts and Outlook on Dec 13, 2025: Orderbook Strength Meets Geopolitics

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding closed at S$3.49 on Dec. 12, up 0.29%, as investors weigh its US$22.8 billion orderbook against U.S. policy risks and shifting shipping demand. The company reported 71% of its orderbook value in green vessels and delivered 46 ships year-to-date. Earlier in 2025, the stock fell after U.S. port-fee proposals, highlighting ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
13 December 2025
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36) in Focus: Hongkong Land’s S$8B Fund, Mandarin Oriental Privatisation, Buybacks and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: J36) in Focus: Hongkong Land’s S$8B Fund, Mandarin Oriental Privatisation, Buybacks and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Jardine Matheson shares rose 4.94% to US$69.94 on Friday, nearing their 52-week high after Hongkong Land announced a new Singapore real estate fund and the group advanced plans to privatize Mandarin Oriental. The stock is up 57% over the past year, with a market cap of about US$19.7 billion and a trailing dividend yield just above 3%.
13 December 2025
·
SATS Ltd Stock (SGX:S58): Latest News, Share Buybacks, Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 Dec 2025

SATS Ltd Stock (SGX:S58): Latest News, Share Buybacks, Dividend and Analyst Forecasts as of 13 Dec 2025

SATS shares closed at S$3.48 on 12 December, up 1.75% with 5.37 million shares traded. The company bought back 300,000 shares on 11 December, bringing total buybacks under its mandate to over 6.3 million shares. SATS continues to report steady momentum at Worldwide Flight Services, citing new machine-learning tools for cargo forecasting.
13 December 2025
···
Wilmar International Limited Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets (Dec 13, 2025)

Wilmar International Limited Stock: Latest News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets (Dec 13, 2025)

Wilmar International reported a Q3 net loss of US$347.7 million after a US$712 million charge tied to an Indonesia Supreme Court ruling, despite core profits jumping 71.6% to US$357.2 million. Shares closed at S$3.07 on Dec. 12. Legal risks in Indonesia and China continue to weigh on sentiment. Wilmar increased its stake in AWL Agri Business in India to 56.94% in November.
13 December 2025
·
CapitaLand Investment Limited Stock (SGX:9CI): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Price Outlook as of Dec 13, 2025

CapitaLand Investment Limited Stock (SGX:9CI): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Price Outlook as of Dec 13, 2025

CapitaLand Investment closed at S$2.63 on Dec 12, 2025, up 1.54%, with a market cap near S$13.12 billion. The company announced the close of its second onshore China sub-fund, China Retail RMB Fund I, totaling RMB 1 billion and seeded with CapitaMall Xinduxin in Qingdao. The stock yields about 4.6% and trades at a P/E near 30x. Investors are watching for fee-driven growth and possible industry merger talk.
13 December 2025
·
Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Leon has begun closing underperforming restaurants and cutting jobs as it enters a restructuring process, with several sites in Manchester and Brighton already shut. The chain, which operates around 71 UK locations and employs about 1,100 people, has hired Quantuma and is preparing a Company Voluntary Arrangement. Sales fell to £62.5m in 2024, with an annual loss of about £8.4m. Leon says it will keep trading during the process.
13 December 2025
ST Engineering Stock (SGX:S63) News & Forecasts: Dividend Windfall, Record Order Book, and iDirect Overhang (Dec 13, 2025)

ST Engineering Stock (SGX:S63) News & Forecasts: Dividend Windfall, Record Order Book, and iDirect Overhang (Dec 13, 2025)

ST Engineering closed at S$8.34 on Dec 12, up 1.58%, with markets shut Dec 13. The company reported a record S$32.6 billion order book and S$14 billion in new contracts for the first nine months of 2025. Recent developments include new defense deals, smart-city contracts, and ongoing legal issues in the US. ST Engineering repurchased 500,000 shares on Dec 2 at an average S$8.202.
13 December 2025
·
Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2) Surges on TenneT BalWin5 Win: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec 13, 2025)

Seatrium Limited Stock (SGX:5E2) Surges on TenneT BalWin5 Win: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec 13, 2025)

Seatrium shares closed at S$2.13 on Dec 12, up 2.4%, after a consortium with GE Vernova won the BalWin5 offshore grid contract from TenneT. The project, valued by analysts at around S$2 billion, will see Seatrium design and build the converter platform for a 2.2 GW North Sea wind connection. Contract wins for Seatrium in FY2025 now exceed S$4 billion.
13 December 2025
··
Sembcorp Industries Stock (SGX: U96): Alinta Energy Acquisition, Analyst Price Targets, and Outlook as of Dec 13, 2025

Sembcorp Industries Stock (SGX: U96): Alinta Energy Acquisition, Analyst Price Targets, and Outlook as of Dec 13, 2025

Sembcorp Industries will acquire Australia’s Alinta Energy for A$6.5 billion in an all-cash deal, aiming to complete the purchase in the first half of 2026. Sembcorp shares closed at S$5.92 on Friday, up 1.72%. The deal adds 3.4 GW of generation capacity and nearly 1.1 million retail customers, but increases coal exposure. Sembcorp projects the deal will boost earnings per share and return on equity.
13 December 2025
·
Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4) in Focus: Share Buybacks, “New Keppel” Earnings Momentum, and Analyst Targets as of 13 Dec 2025

Keppel Ltd Stock (SGX:BN4) in Focus: Share Buybacks, “New Keppel” Earnings Momentum, and Analyst Targets as of 13 Dec 2025

Keppel Ltd shares closed at S$10.22 on 12 Dec 2025, up 1.9% on steady on-market buybacks. The company disclosed a repurchase of 50,000 shares that day, bringing total buybacks to 12.62 million shares. Keppel also placed several dormant subsidiaries into voluntary liquidation, stating no material impact on 2025 results. Shares remain near highs as the group shifts toward recurring income and capital recycling.
13 December 2025
··
Genting Singapore Limited Stock (SGX: G13): RWS 2.0 Financing Talk, Moody’s Downgrade, and Analyst Price Targets as of 13 Dec 2025

Genting Singapore Limited Stock (SGX: G13): RWS 2.0 Financing Talk, Moody’s Downgrade, and Analyst Price Targets as of 13 Dec 2025

Moody’s downgraded Genting Singapore’s credit rating to Baa1 from A3, citing higher leverage and funding needs tied to major projects. Morgan Stanley said debt financing is likely for the S$5 billion still required for Resorts World Sentosa’s RWS 2.0 expansion. Genting Singapore shares last traded around S$0.72, near the lower end of their 52-week range.
13 December 2025
United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

UOB shares closed at S$34.72 on Dec 13, up 1.3% but down 4.43% year-to-date. The bank priced £750 million in sterling covered bonds and €850 million in euro covered bonds this month, both rated Aaa/AAA. UOB also exercised an early redemption on a S$150 million perpetual capital security. Investors remain focused on margin compression, credit costs, and capital returns.
13 December 2025
··
1 … 463 464 465 466 467 … 584
Go toTop