Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

Published: 8 December 2025 – Singapore Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering, SGX: S63) is closing 2025 with a paradox that investors know well: very strong operational momentum on one side, and a very large satellite-communications write‑down on the other. The group has delivered solid revenue growth, a record order book, higher ordinary dividends plus a special payout – while simultaneously taking a S$667 million impairment on its iDirect satcom business and signalling a strategic reset in that segment. ST Engineering+2The Business Times+2 At the same time, ST Engineering is pushing hard into agentic AI‑driven cybersecurity and space technology, positioning
Wilmar International (SGX:F34) in 2025: Legal Storms, Governance Shake-Up and What Comes Next for the Palm Oil Giant

Wilmar International (SGX:F34) in 2025: Legal Storms, Governance Shake-Up and What Comes Next for the Palm Oil Giant

SINGAPORE – 8 December 2025 — Wilmar International Limited, the Singapore‑based agribusiness giant and one of the world’s largest palm oil traders, is ending 2025 in a paradoxical place: core operations are recovering, long‑term earnings are forecast to grow, yet the share price is weighed down by a string of bruising legal setbacks and questions over governance. Wikipedia+2Nasdaq+2 As of the morning of 8 December, Wilmar’s stock trades around S$3.03 on the Singapore Exchange, near multi‑year lows. Consensus share‑price targets compiled from SGX data now sit at about S$2.44, implying roughly 20% downside from current levels. Grow Beansprout+1 At the
8 December 2025
UOL Group Limited (SGX: U14) Stock Near 52‑Week High on Marina Square Redevelopment and Target Price Upgrades

UOL Group Limited (SGX: U14) Stock Near 52‑Week High on Marina Square Redevelopment and Target Price Upgrades

Updated 8 December 2025 – all figures in Singapore dollars unless stated otherwise. UOL’s share price: strong 2025 rally, close to its peak UOL Group Limited’s stock has had a powerful run in 2025. The Straits Times Index constituent is trading around S$8.60–S$8.70, very close to its 52‑week high of S$8.84, implying a market capitalisation of roughly S$7.3 billion and a trailing price‑earnings (P/E) ratio of about 17 times.StockAnalysis+1 Market‑cap data from StockAnalysis shows UOL’s valuation has increased by about 63% over the past year, while The Edge Singapore notes that the share price is up roughly two‑thirds year‑to‑date.StockAnalysis+1 That
8 December 2025
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

Singapore, 8 December 2025 — Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) has evolved from a traditional Singapore conglomerate into a global asset manager and operator at the centre of three big themes: digital infrastructure, the energy transition and sustainable urban renewal. That shift is now clearly reflected in its share price and in how analysts value the stock. As of late morning on 8 December 2025, Keppel shares were trading around S$10.13–S$10.17, slightly below Friday’s close of S$10.23 but still near record levels.SG Investors+1 Over the past year, the stock has climbed roughly 58%, with recent coverage noting a price of about
8 December 2025
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 Limited (CLI) has spent 2025 quietly but aggressively rewiring itself into a fee-driven, asset‑light real estate investment manager with a strong Asia focus. As at 8 December 2025, its share price is still stuck around the S$2.60 mark, yet the company has closed a US$650 million lodging fund, launched a RMB5 billion China master fund, expanded into self‑storage and industrial real estate, and become the subject of merger chatter with Mapletree Investments. Reuters+2Reuters+2 For investors watching CapitaLand Investment’s stock, the gap between a sluggish share price and increasingly ambitious fund platforms is the main story heading into 2026.
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 – 8 December 2025 – Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA, SGX: C6L) is in that awkward spot investors know well: planes are full, dividends are flowing, but the headline profit just fell off a cliff. On 8 December 2025, the flag carrier’s share price is trading around S$6.33–S$6.34, roughly the mid‑point of its 52‑week range, even after reporting a nearly 68% drop in half‑year net profit and launching a multi‑year special dividend programme. AsiaOne+4Investing.com+4Grow Beansprout+4 Below is a breakdown of what’s driving Singapore Airlines’ stock today – price action, results, dividends, forecasts and key risks – as of 8 December
8 December 2025
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 Holdings Limited (Jardine Matheson, SGX:J36; LSE:JAR; OTC:JMHLY) is closing out 2025 in full restructuring mode. A US$4.2 billion bid to take Mandarin Oriental private, a US$250 million share buyback and a leadership change that brings in a private‑equity veteran as CEO are together reshaping how investors view the 193‑year‑old Asian conglomerate. Reuters+2The Business Times+2 On 8 December 2025, Mandarin Oriental International shareholders gather in Bermuda for a court meeting and special general meeting to vote on Jardine Matheson’s scheme of arrangement to acquire the 11.96% of the luxury hotel group it does not already own. The vote, alongside
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 Limited, Singapore’s quietly influential electronics and technology manufacturer, is ending 2025 in an odd position: profits are slipping, dividends are rising and analysts are split on whether the stock is a safe harbour or a fully‑priced bet on a recovery that hasn’t quite shown up yet. As at the morning of 8 December 2025, Venture’s share price was trading around S$15 – S$14.97 on Growbeansprout at 9:20am and S$15.11 on SGinvestors at 11:19am. Grow Beansprout+1That puts the stock near the upper end of its 52‑week range of about S$10.17 to S$15.15. Investing.com Under the surface, though, the picture
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

As of 8 December 2025, Hongkong Land Holdings Limited’s shares on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: H78) trade around US$6.70 per share, after a strong run this year driven by aggressive buybacks, large asset disposals and early signs of stabilisation in Hong Kong’s Central office market. Grow Beansprout+1 Yet the story is anything but straightforward. Third‑quarter 2025 underlying profit fell 13% year‑on‑year, even as the stock now changes hands at roughly 0.49 times book value, near the upper end of its 10‑year valuation range. The Business Times+1 Analyst targets are unusually split: some models see modest upside from here, others imply
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?

As of 8 December 2025, United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”, SGX: U11) sits at around S$34.5 per share, slightly down year‑to‑date but still one of Singapore’s core dividend banking plays.MarketScreener+1The stock combines a high dividend yield of roughly 6.6% with increased uncertainty over margins and asset quality heading into 2026.Dividends+2Investing.com+2 Below is a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts and valuation metrics around UOB stock as of 8 December 2025. Key points Where UOB stock trades today As of 8 December 2025, UOB’s share price on the Singapore Exchange is around S$34.5. Market data providers show it down roughly
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 stock market is ending 2025 on a high note. The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,520.40 on 8 December 2025, just a shade below its recent record of 4,575.91 and up about 19% over the past 12 months. Investing.com At the same time, bond yields and cash rates have been sliding. The 10‑year Singapore government bond yield has fallen from 2.86% at the start of 2025 to about 2.06% in late November, while six‑month T‑bill and fixed deposit rates are now under 1.5%. Beansprout That makes dividend‑paying stocks and REITs far more attractive versus cash. Globally, markets are
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

SINGAPORE — 8 December 2025 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd, one of China’s largest private shipyards and a heavyweight on Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI), heads into the second week of December 2025 with three big storylines: All of that is happening while the share price digests a wild year of US port‑fee fears, a BlackRock exit, and shifting expectations for global trade. Below is a structured look at where the stock stands as of 8 December 2025, drawing together the latest news, forecasts and broker analyses. Share price snapshot on 8 December 2025 Yangzijiang’s primary listing on the Singapore Exchange
8 December 2025
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

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC, SGX: O39) is finishing 2025 in strong form. Its share price is hovering just below fresh record highs after a solid third quarter, a multi‑billion‑dollar capital return plan and a wave of news around wealth management, digital initiatives and leadership change. As of the morning of 8 December 2025, OCBC shares are trading around S$18.80–18.81 on the Singapore Exchange, down slightly on the day but still near record territory.Grow Beansprout+1 That places the bank among the best‑performing blue chips in recent weeks, even though it had lagged the Straits Times Index (STI) earlier in the
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 Ltd (SGX: S68) has quietly turned into one of Asia’s better-performing exchange stocks. Over the past 12 months its share price has climbed roughly 30–32% and now trades around S$16.8 per share, near the top of its 52‑week range of about S$11.50–17.89. TradingView+1 Investors going into 2026 are weighing three things at once: record earnings and a rising dividend, an ambitious push into new products (including crypto derivatives and a Nasdaq dual‑listing tie‑up), and valuations that look full by most traditional yardsticks. SGX share price snapshot on 8 December 2025 On current numbers, SGX isn’t behaving like a
8 December 2025
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

As of 8 December 2025, DBS Group Holdings Ltd – Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets – is in a very particular sweet spot: record income, high dividends and global awards for AI innovation on one side, and mounting margin pressure, technology risk and heavy regulatory scrutiny on the other. The bank’s 2025 story so far is defined by three big themes: Here’s a detailed look at where DBS stands now, and how analysts see the stock heading into 2026. Where DBS Group Holdings Stands Today DBS Group Holdings Ltd, listed on the Singapore Exchange under ticker D05, is the
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

Singapore-listed Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) is back in focus as investors digest fresh headlines on a possible multibillion‑dollar Australian acquisition, an India IPO plan and a still‑resilient 2025 earnings profile – all against a share price that has cooled from its mid‑year peak. Sembcorp Industries share price on 8 December 2025 As of the close on 8 December 2025, Sembcorp Industries’ share price stood at S$5.89, down about 1.7% on the day. Investing.com Despite the latest dip, the stock is still up roughly 6–7% year‑to‑date, according to exchange data compiled by MarketScreener. MarketScreener That headline number hides a bumpy
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

All figures in Singapore dollars (S$) unless stated otherwise. 1. Where Singtel’s Share Price Stands on 8 December 2025 Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel, SGX: Z74) is trading around S$4.58–4.59 today, 8 December 2025, according to live SGX pricing data from multiple providers. Grow Beansprout+2SG Investors+2 Over the past year, the stock has staged a powerful rerating: In other words, this is no longer a “neglected dividend dinosaur”. The market has clearly noticed Singtel’s pivot toward digital infrastructure, share buybacks and a richer dividend framework. 2. Earnings Momentum: FY2025 and First Half FY2026 Full Year FY2025 (Year Ended 31 March 2025)
8 December 2025
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

Sydney, 8 December 2025 — Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the largest rare earths producer outside China, is entering a pivotal phase. The stock is being promoted into the blue‑chip S&P/ASX 50 Index, analysts are calling for revenues to almost double in 2026, and yet fresh coverage from Morningstar says the shares are fundamentally overpriced. At the same time, power problems at a key plant are weighing on near‑term output and sentiment. TradingView+3Company Announcements+3Reuters+3 Against that backdrop, Lynas has become one of the most closely watched names on the ASX — both for what it says about the rare
8 December 2025
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 Group Limited (ASX:TLS) shares are trading just under the A$5 mark on 8 December 2025, leaving Australia’s largest telecom group close to the top of its 52‑week range as investors weigh fresh regulatory scrutiny against a string of earnings beats, share buybacks and upgraded analyst valuations.StockInvest+1 The latest catalyst is a Senate inquiry into Triple Zero reliability, which has pulled Telstra’s emergency‑call performance into the political spotlight at the same time Morningstar has lifted its fair value estimate for the stock and reaffirmed its view of Telstra as a “defensive” compounder under its new Connected Future 30 strategy.ChannelNews+2Morningstar+2 Telstra
8 December 2025
Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Stock Update – 8 December 2025: Record Earnings, Bigger Dividend and Hydrogen Ambitions

Orica Limited (ASX: ORI) Stock Update – 8 December 2025: Record Earnings, Bigger Dividend and Hydrogen Ambitions

All figures in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise. Data current as of 8 December 2025. Orica share price today: near the top of its 52‑week range Orica Limited (ASX: ORI), the mining and infrastructure solutions group best known for explosives and blasting technology, is trading around A$23.90 per share on 8 December 2025. Recent quotes put the day’s range roughly between A$23.61 and A$23.91, with a 52‑week range of about A$14.88 to A$24.82. Investing.com At these levels, Orica’s market capitalisation sits at roughly A$11.2 billion, and the stock is now about 61% above its 52‑week low, reflecting a strong rerating

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