Today: 25 May 2026

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
Keppel stock price nudges up in Singapore as traders brace for Feb 5 earnings

Keppel stock price nudges up in Singapore as traders brace for Feb 5 earnings

Keppel Ltd shares rose 0.37% to S$10.99 in afternoon trading Tuesday, recovering from a 0.6% drop Monday. Investors are watching for Keppel’s full-year results on Feb 5, with Keppel DC REIT reporting Jan 30. The company recently announced a 1.0GW Asia-Pacific data centre pipeline and a 25-year Bifrost Cable System lease deal. UOB Kay Hian maintained a “buy” rating with a S$11.70 target.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock lifts to S$3.33 as STI hits a record — what traders watch next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock lifts to S$3.33 as STI hits a record — what traders watch next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 0.6% to S$3.33 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, with 15.2 million shares traded as the Straits Times Index hit a record 4,912.46. The stock remains near S$3.30 after a 4.3% drop over the past five sessions. Yangzijiang’s next earnings report is due March 4. Investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Jan. 28.
Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel rose 2.2% to S$4.56 in afternoon trade, with about 16.5 million shares changing hands. The Straits Times Index crossed 4,900 for the first time, led by gains in banks and blue chips. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision and Singapore’s MAS policy review later this week. The Singapore dollar touched its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since 2014 before easing.
27 January 2026
ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering shares dipped 0.2% to S$9.38 after securing a Singapore defence ministry contract for next-generation infantry fighting vehicles, with deliveries set for 2028. The company has not disclosed the contract’s value. Shares remain up about 12% since late December. Investors await the February earnings update for more details.
City Developments stock pops 2.6% as Singapore property names firm up ahead of MAS review

City Developments stock pops 2.6% as Singapore property names firm up ahead of MAS review

City Developments shares rose 2.6% to S$9.41 by Tuesday afternoon as Singapore’s Straits Times Index crossed 4,900. Investors await the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s policy decision Thursday, with most economists expecting no rate change. City Developments will open sales bookings for Newport Residences on Jan. 31. UOL Group hit a 20-year high after JPMorgan raised its target price.
27 January 2026
UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB shares slipped 0.3% to S$38.40 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, lagging DBS and OCBC as the Straits Times Index rose 1%. JPMorgan downgraded UOB to “underweight” last week, while Macquarie upgraded it to “outperform.” Analysts expect Q4 net profit to fall 16.7% year-on-year to S$1.28 billion, citing weaker fees and a tough comparison base. UOB will report full-year results on Feb. 24.
CapitaLand Investment stock price jumps to S$3.11 — traders eye MAS decision and Feb 11 results

CapitaLand Investment stock price jumps to S$3.11 — traders eye MAS decision and Feb 11 results

CapitaLand Investment shares rose nearly 2% to S$3.11 in Tuesday afternoon trading on the SGX, extending a 15% gain since January. The company will release its full-year 2025 results before market open on Feb. 11. Investors are watching Thursday’s Singapore monetary policy review, with most analysts expecting no change. Local property stocks outperformed as banking shares lagged.
OCBC share price rebounds after Monday dip as broker turns cautious and Fed looms

OCBC share price rebounds after Monday dip as broker turns cautious and Fed looms

OCBC shares rose 1.4% to S$21.33 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broader decline in Singapore bank stocks. Phillip Securities downgraded OCBC to neutral with a S$20 price target, below current levels. Investors are watching the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Jan. 28 and OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25. Monday saw OCBC fall 1.2% amid heavy selling.

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  • Grail Shares Dive Over 20% in 2026 on Trial Setback—Growth Prospects and Upcoming ASCO Data Offer Hope
    May 25, 2026, 8:14 AM EDT. Grail's (GRAL) stock has fallen over 20% in 2026 after missing the primary endpoint in a major multicancer early detection (MCED) trial with England's NHS. The failed endpoint raises FDA approval and insurance reimbursement concerns. However, CEO Bob Ragusa highlighted a notable reduction in Stage IV cancer diagnoses and sustained test performance. Grail's Galleri test sales grew 37% year-on-year, driven by out-of-pocket buyers and growing clinical support. Investors await a six- to 12-month follow-up study and detailed trial data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in late May/early June, which could be pivotal for regulatory and commercial prospects.

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Japan’s Nikkei closed above 65,000 for the first time, rising 2.87% as Asian stocks climbed on hopes for revived U.S.-Iran talks and falling oil prices. Taiwan’s index hit a record, while Shanghai, Australia, and India also gained. Brent crude fell nearly 5% below $100 a barrel. Hong Kong and South Korea markets were closed for holidays.
FTSE 100 Halts Slide as Traders Watch Tuesday Open

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25 May 2026
London markets were closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday, with no trading on the London Stock Exchange. The FTSE 100 ended Friday at 10,466.26, up 0.22%, breaking a four-week losing streak after weaker UK data eased rate hike fears. UK CPI fell to 2.8% in April, while retail sales dropped 1.3% from March. The S&P Global Flash UK PMI fell to 48.5 in May, signaling contraction.
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