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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Price Targets, Buybacks and Digital Infrastructure Growth

Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Price Targets, Buybacks and Digital Infrastructure Growth

Keppel shares traded at S$10.13–S$10.17 late morning on 8 December, near record highs after climbing 58% over the past year. The company reported over 25% profit growth for the first nine months of 2025. Market cap stood at about S$18.6 billion as of 5 December. Technical models project a 90% chance the stock will reach S$12.34–S$13.33 within three months.
8 December 2025
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CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) 2026 Outlook: Share Price, Latest News, Lodging Fund Close and Analyst Forecasts

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) 2026 Outlook: Share Price, Latest News, Lodging Fund Close and Analyst Forecasts

CapitaLand Investment closed a US$650 million lodging fund and launched a RMB5 billion China master fund in 2025, while expanding into self-storage and industrial real estate. Shares traded near S$2.60 on December 8, despite merger speculation with Mapletree Investments and a 4.5% dividend yield. The stock lags the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific index by over 20 percentage points this year.
8 December 2025
Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Special Dividends and Outlook After Profit Slump

Singapore Airlines (SGX: C6L) Stock on 8 December 2025: Share Price, Special Dividends and Outlook After Profit Slump

Singapore Airlines reported a 67.8% drop in half-year net profit to S$239 million, despite record revenue of S$9.68 billion and higher operating profit. Shares closed at S$6.33 on December 8, near the midpoint of their 52-week range, after falling in six of the last ten sessions. Losses from its Air India stake and lower interest income weighed on results. Technical signals remain negative.
8 December 2025
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Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson is seeking full control of Mandarin Oriental with a US$4.2 billion buyout bid, as shareholders vote on the plan in Bermuda on December 8, 2025. The group is also conducting a US$250 million share buyback and has named private equity veteran Lincoln Pan as CEO. Shares have risen nearly 49% over the past year, valuing the company at about US$20.2 billion.
8 December 2025
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Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) in 2025: Earnings Dip, Special Dividend and What Comes Next

Venture Corporation’s share price hovered near S$15 on 8 December 2025, close to its 52-week high, despite reporting lower revenue and slipping profits for the year. The company maintained over S$1 billion in net cash and raised its 2025 dividend to S$0.80 per share, including a special payout. Analysts remain divided on the stock’s outlook as its valuation climbs above historical averages.
8 December 2025
Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Deep Discount to NAV and a Stabilising Hong Kong Office Market

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Deep Discount to NAV and a Stabilising Hong Kong Office Market

Hongkong Land shares traded at US$6.70 on the Singapore Exchange as of 8 December 2025, up sharply this year amid buybacks and asset sales. Third-quarter underlying profit fell 13% year-on-year. The stock trades at about 0.49 times book value, near a 10-year high but still roughly 50% below net asset value. Analyst forecasts remain divided on the outlook.
8 December 2025
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United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) Stock: Can a 6.6% Dividend Yield Outweigh Margin and Credit Risks in 2026?

UOB shares traded at S$34.5 on 8 December 2025, down about 5% year-to-date. Q3 net profit plunged 72% to S$443 million after S$1.36 billion in credit provisions, mainly tied to commercial property in Hong Kong and the US. The bank maintains a 6.6% dividend yield. Analysts rate the stock “Neutral” with target prices near current levels.
8 December 2025
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Best Singapore Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 8 SGX Picks for a Lower-Rate World

Best Singapore Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 8 SGX Picks for a Lower-Rate World

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed at 4,520.40 on December 8, 2025, up 19% over the past year and near its record high. The 10-year government bond yield dropped from 2.86% to 2.06% in 2025, while cash rates fell below 1.5%. Investors shifted into blue-chip banks and REITs as borrowing costs eased. The 30 most actively traded non-STI stocks posted a 25% median total return year-to-date.
8 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock on 8 December 2025: Record Profits, Green Order Book and Big Analyst Upgrades

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock on 8 December 2025: Record Profits, Green Order Book and Big Analyst Upgrades

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding traded around S$3.37 on 8 December 2025, near the top of its 52-week range after a volatile year. The stock is up roughly 20% over 12 months, with a market cap near S$13.5 billion. Valuations show a trailing P/E of about 9–10x and a dividend yield near 3.5%. The company weathered a sharp drop in early 2025 after US port-fee threats.
8 December 2025
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OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) Stock Near Record Highs: Q3 2025 Earnings, Capital Return, and 2026 Outlook

OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) Stock Near Record Highs: Q3 2025 Earnings, Capital Return, and 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares traded at S$18.80–18.81 on 8 December 2025, just below the record S$18.97 intraday high set earlier in the month. Q3 net profit reached S$1.98 billion, beating forecasts, with non-interest income up 15% year-on-year to S$1.57 billion. Net interest margin fell to 1.84%. The bank expects full-year NIM around 1.90% and net interest income to decline mid-to-high single digits.
8 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX: S68) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singapore Exchange shares have surged about 31% over the past year, trading near S$16.80 and close to their 52-week high. FY2025 net profit rose to S$648 million on record revenue, with the dividend up 9% to 37.5 cents per share. The stock now trades at roughly 27–28 times earnings, a premium to the broader Singapore market. SGX recently denied reports of takeover talks with Cboe Australia.
8 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05): 2025 Earnings, AI Pivot and Regional Deals – Outlook for 2026

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05): 2025 Earnings, AI Pivot and Regional Deals – Outlook for 2026

DBS Group Holdings posted record Q3 2025 income of S$5.93 billion and profit before tax of S$3.48 billion, but net interest margin fell to 1.96% from 2.11% a year earlier. Shares trade near S$54, close to a 52-week high. Analyst targets cluster around S$56, with some estimates as high as S$60.40. The bank faces margin pressure and regulatory scrutiny despite strong profits and AI-driven expansion.
8 December 2025
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Sembcorp Industries Stock Outlook: Alinta Energy Talks, India IPO Plans and Renewables Growth – 8 December 2025

Sembcorp Industries Stock Outlook: Alinta Energy Talks, India IPO Plans and Renewables Growth – 8 December 2025

Sembcorp Industries confirmed on 8 December 2025 it is in talks to acquire Australia’s Alinta Energy, but said no deal has been signed. Shares closed at S$5.89, down 1.7% on the day, though still up 6–7% for the year. The company’s August results triggered a 14% one-day drop, and November saw a 7.1% monthly loss. Sembcorp is advised by Goldman Sachs and DBS.
8 December 2025
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Singtel Share Price (SGX: Z74): Dividend Boost, Airtel Stake Sale and Data‑Centre Push – 2026 Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singtel Share Price (SGX: Z74): Dividend Boost, Airtel Stake Sale and Data‑Centre Push – 2026 Outlook as of 8 December 2025

Singtel shares traded at S$4.58–4.59 on December 8, 2025, near a 52-week high and up around 50–55% over the past year. Market value reached S$75–77 billion. For H1 FY2026, net profit rose 176% to S$3.40 billion, driven by S$2.05 billion in exceptional gains from Airtel and Intouch deals. Underlying net profit for the half climbed 14% to S$1.35 billion.
8 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Outlook: ASX 50 Promotion, Power Disruptions and 2026 Boom Forecasts

Lynas Rare Earths will join the S&P/ASX 50 Index on 22 December, replacing Amcor and Mirvac. Shares traded at A$13–13.3 on 8 December, down from A$14.14 last week but still up over 85% in 2025. Morningstar says the stock is overpriced despite forecasts for revenue to nearly double in 2026. Power issues at a key plant are pressuring output and sentiment.
8 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra (ASX:TLS) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Senate Scrutiny Meets Bullish Analyst Upgrades – 8 December 2025

Telstra shares traded around A$4.95 on 8 December 2025, near the top of their 52-week range, after a Senate inquiry called CEO Vicki Brady to address Triple Zero emergency call failures. Over 100,000 Samsung devices on Telstra’s network require updates or replacement to ensure emergency-call compatibility. Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Telstra as regulatory scrutiny intensified.
8 December 2025
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price, Dividend and Stock Forecast – 8 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price, Dividend and Stock Forecast – 8 December 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$154.99 on 8 December 2025, up 0.5% for the day after falling 11% in November. The stock remains below its early-2025 peak near A$170 but above late-2024 levels. CBA reported record FY25 cash earnings of A$10.25 billion and a total dividend of A$4.85 per share. BHP Group surged 8% and is nearing CBA’s top spot on the ASX 200.
8 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP shares closed at A$44.84 on the ASX, just below a 52-week high, lifting its market value to about A$226 billion. The miner’s stock is up 7.6% for the week and 10% over the year, narrowing the gap with Commonwealth Bank. Rising iron ore and copper prices have boosted earnings forecasts. BHP’s valuation now stands at a P/E of 16.6 and a 3.8% dividend yield.
8 December 2025
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Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)

The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1% to 8,623 points by 10:15am AEDT Monday, ahead of the RBA’s final policy decision of 2025. Miners and gold stocks fell on weaker iron ore and bullion prices, with Rio Tinto down 1.2% and Newmont off 2%. Lithium shares outperformed, as Liontown Resources surged 7% and Pilbara Minerals rose 3% after positive broker updates.
8 December 2025
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