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SGX:OCBC 3 December 2025 - 1 March 2026

Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Spot gold closed Friday up 1.7% at $5,277 an ounce, just below January’s record, as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and surging oil prices spurred haven demand. Physical bullion flows through Dubai are expected to slow due to flight cancellations. Brent crude traded near $80 a barrel in OTC weekend deals, up about 10%. Traders anticipate a volatile gold open when markets resume.
1 March 2026
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OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC shares rose 0.25% to S$20.40 Wednesday after the bank launched a new securities financing unit aimed at institutional clients. The unit will lend equities and bonds from OCBC and its subsidiaries, led by Jansen Chua. OCBC also allocated 36,156 treasury shares for employee schemes on Jan. 20. About 2.38 million OCBC shares changed hands as the stock neared its 52-week high.
21 January 2026
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OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC shares closed at S$19.55 on Dec 19 after opening at a record S$19.69, capping a strong week for Singapore’s second-largest bank. The stock is up about 17% in 2025, driven by rising wealth-management income and analyst upgrades. OCBC reported S$1.98 billion in third-quarter net profit, with record non-interest income. UOB lagged behind, while DBS also hit record highs.
20 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed Wednesday at 4,554.52, its sixth straight gain, led by record highs in OCBC and strength in local banks. Market breadth was narrow, with decliners outpacing gainers. Wall Street’s overnight rally, with the Dow up 416 points, provided a positive lead. Traders are watching if banks can sustain momentum as US rate cut bets rise.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Palantir's Sky-High Valuation Reflects Robust AI Optimism, Heightening Risk
    April 9, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is trading at valuations signaling very high investor expectations, with trailing and forward price-to-earnings multiples exceeding 238 and 95 times respectively. Its price-to-sales ratios surpass 80 and 42 times, far above sector peers like Snowflake (below 11 and 9 times) and Datadog, underscoring a steep premium on Palantir's AI and data analytics leadership. Such rich valuation multiples imply the market forecasts rapid revenue growth and improved profits, but also leave little margin for error. Any growth misses or margin setbacks could prompt sharp share price declines. Despite strong demand for AI and increasing commercial clientele, investors are advised caution given the stretched valuation compared to comparable tech companies.

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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

9 April 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% from 6.46%, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Purchase mortgage applications rose 1% last week but remained 7% lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance activity dropped 3%. Mortgage News Daily’s index showed the 30-year fixed at 6.38%, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.27%.
Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

9 April 2026
Spot silver jumped 2.9% to $76.24 an ounce Thursday, extending gains after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a weaker dollar. Gold rose 1.63% to $4,793.07. Analysts warned the truce remains fragile, with markets watching for March U.S. inflation data due Friday. Oil fell below $100 but tensions persisted in the Middle East.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

9 April 2026
Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,789.67 an ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields slipped. U.S. gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $4,818.00. Traders watched a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and awaited Friday’s U.S. inflation data. March saw gold’s steepest monthly drop since 2008, according to China’s central bank.
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