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SGX:O39 9 December 2025 - 25 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Today (24 Dec 2025): STI Dips in Christmas Eve Half-Day as Banks Turn Mixed and Global “Santa Rally” Signals Build

Singapore Stock Market Today (24 Dec 2025): STI Dips in Christmas Eve Half-Day as Banks Turn Mixed and Global “Santa Rally” Signals Build

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 2.63 points to 4,636.34 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with trading muted and liquidity thin. UOB gained, while OCBC and DBS fell. Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust led blue-chip gainers, up 1%. Genting Singapore was the most active stock by volume, with 20.8 million shares traded.
Singapore Stock Market Today: SGX Eyes a Quiet Christmas Eve Open After STI’s Record Close (24 Dec 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: SGX Eyes a Quiet Christmas Eve Open After STI’s Record Close (24 Dec 2025)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed at a record 4,638.97 on Dec 23, up 0.6%, led by gains in DBS, OCBC, and UOB. Core inflation held steady at 1.2% in November, slightly below forecasts. Trading volume is expected to be thin ahead of Christmas, with the SGX running a half-day session. The STI is up about 22% for the year.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 23 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Record High, Analyst Targets, Dividend Signals and 2026 Risks

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 23 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Record High, Analyst Targets, Dividend Signals and 2026 Risks

OCBC shares traded near S$19.91 at 1:48 p.m. in Singapore on Dec. 23, just below recent all-time highs after a strong December run. The stock touched a record S$19.69 intraday on Dec. 19 before closing at S$19.55. Investors are focused on dividend yields, capital returns, and growth in OCBC’s wealth management business, despite pressure from narrowing interest margins.
23 December 2025
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 22 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Weigh Dividends, CEO Handover and 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 22 Dec 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Weigh Dividends, CEO Handover and 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares closed at S$19.73 on Dec. 22, up 0.9%, after hitting an intraday high of S$19.89—matching the top of its 52-week range. Trading volume reached about 2.42 million shares. The bank reported 3Q25 net profit of S$1.98 billion and a net interest margin of 1.84%. Analyst consensus rates the stock a “Buy” with a 12-month target near S$19.29.
22 December 2025
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 21 Dec 2025: Latest News, Dividend Forecasts, Analyst Targets and What to Watch in 2026

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook on 21 Dec 2025: Latest News, Dividend Forecasts, Analyst Targets and What to Watch in 2026

OCBC shares closed at S$19.55 on Dec. 19, near record highs after a year of strong gains. The bank reported 3Q 2025 net profit of S$1.98 billion and record non-interest income, offsetting pressure from cooling net interest margins. OCBC reaffirmed a S$2.5 billion capital return program, including special dividends and buybacks through 2026. The stock’s 52-week range is S$14.35 to S$19.69.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares hovered near record highs at S$19.42 on Dec. 18, 2025, despite a brief digital banking log-in outage that was resolved by early afternoon. About 1,000 users reported issues before service returned. The stock showed little reaction, trading flat at midday. Analysts cited wealth management momentum and capital returns as key drivers for the bank’s recent price gains.
18 December 2025
UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB set aside S$615 million in provisions for commercial real estate loans in November, raising its total credit allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. Over 40% of UOB’s Hong Kong loans were property-related as of June. Its Greater China non-performing loan ratio rose to 3.1% by September. UOB shares are down 4% year-to-date, while DBS and OCBC gained.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 17 Dec 2025: Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and the Key News Moving Sentiment

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 17 Dec 2025: Share Price, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and the Key News Moving Sentiment

OCBC shares closed at S$19.36 on December 17, 2025, near their 52-week high of S$19.47, after trading between S$19.20 and S$19.45 on volume of about 2.4 million. Investors are weighing whether fee income, wealth management, and capital returns can drive further gains as margins normalize. The bank recently announced a supplier financing partnership with Marriott targeting SMEs in Southeast Asia.
17 December 2025
Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Record Highs on Dec 16, 2025: DBS and OCBC Surge, UOB Lags as Investors Eye Dividends and 2026 Momentum

Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Record Highs on Dec 16, 2025: DBS and OCBC Surge, UOB Lags as Investors Eye Dividends and 2026 Momentum

DBS and OCBC hit record highs in Singapore trading Tuesday, with DBS reaching S$56 and OCBC S$19.44. UOB lagged at S$34.79, down over 4% for the year. DBS was named Singapore’s second offshore renminbi clearing bank, as Singapore and China launched a digital RMB pilot for travelers. The broader Singapore market closed slightly lower.
16 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): STI Edges Lower Near 4,582 as DBS and OCBC Hit Record Highs Ahead of Key US Data

Singapore Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): STI Edges Lower Near 4,582 as DBS and OCBC Hit Record Highs Ahead of Key US Data

DBS and OCBC hit new all-time highs intraday Tuesday as Singapore’s Straits Times Index hovered near 4,582 after a volatile session. The benchmark swung between 4,571.85 and 4,603.33 amid profit-taking and dip-buying. Trading was cautious ahead of major US economic data and global central bank meetings. Regional markets fell on tech sector concerns.
16 December 2025
OCBC Bank Stock (SGX: O39) Hits Fresh All‑Time High on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts

OCBC Bank Stock (SGX: O39) Hits Fresh All‑Time High on Dec. 16, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts

OCBC shares hit a record S$19.44 in late-morning trade on Dec. 16, 2025, up 16.5% year to date with 1.9 million shares traded. The rise followed strong wealth management and fee income, which offset weaker interest margins. OCBC’s non-interest income jumped 24% in Q3, while assets under management reached S$336 billion, a record. Investors cited dividend appeal and expectations of further fund inflows.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Today: Share Price Near S$19.2 as Dividends, Buybacks and Wealth Growth Drive 2026 Debate

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Today: Share Price Near S$19.2 as Dividends, Buybacks and Wealth Growth Drive 2026 Debate

OCBC shares traded at S$19.22 as of 13:59 Singapore time on Dec. 15, near record highs set since early November. The stock’s climb follows strong wealth-management results and capital return plans, even as net interest margins fell to 1.84% in Q3. OCBC forecasts 2025 net interest income will drop by a mid-to-high single-digit percentage.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook: Record S$19.20 Close, Fresh Catalysts, and What to Watch This Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) Outlook: Record S$19.20 Close, Fresh Catalysts, and What to Watch This Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

OCBC shares closed at a record S$19.20 on Friday, 12 Dec, after rising 2.5% over the week and trading 5.19 million shares that day. The bank announced an equity stake in Green Esteel’s US$1.5 billion Sabah steel project and launched a digital invoice financing partnership with Marriott for 12,000 SME suppliers in Southeast Asia. Singapore markets remain closed for the weekend.
14 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

The Straits Times Index rose 1.5% to 4,586.45 on Friday, with 360 gainers and 200 losers as S$1.7 billion changed hands. Jardine Matheson led blue chips, climbing 4.9%, while Genting Singapore slipped 0.7%. DBS, OCBC, and UOB all advanced over 1%. Keppel REIT dropped 6.8% after announcing a discounted equity fundraising.
OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on 9 December 2025: Low‑Carbon Steel Deal, WeChat Pay Catalyst and a Dividend-Rich Outlook

OCBC shares closed at S$18.73 on 8 December, just below record highs, after announcing an equity stake in Green Esteel’s US$1.5 billion low-carbon steel project in Malaysia. The stock remains near the high-S$18 range, trading at about 1.3–1.4 times book value, as investors weigh strong 2025 earnings against narrowing net interest margins and a pending CEO change.
9 December 2025
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