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SGX:U11.SI 8 December 2025 - 8 February 2026

OCBC share price ends lower ahead of Singapore banks’ earnings week — what investors watch next

OCBC share price ends lower ahead of Singapore banks’ earnings week — what investors watch next

OCBC shares closed down 1.03% at S$21.23 on Friday, with 6.19 million shares traded. Investors are watching for signs of easing margin pressure as Singapore’s major banks report results this month, starting with DBS on Feb 9. OCBC will announce full-year results on Feb 25. The bank disclosed it used 2,237 treasury shares for employee schemes after the close.
7 February 2026
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UOB stock price slips to S$38.27 as Singapore banks cool — what to watch next

UOB stock price slips to S$38.27 as Singapore banks cool — what to watch next

United Overseas Bank closed at S$38.27 on Jan. 30, down 0.98%, as Singapore’s STI slipped 0.5% led by declines in major banks. UOB traded about 3 million shares with turnover near S$115.7 million. The bank will release full-year 2025 results on Feb. 24 before market open. UOB also acted as joint global coordinator for Singapore Airlines’ S$500 million notes issue announced Friday.
1 February 2026
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Singapore Stock Market Today, 8 December 2025: STI Slips From Record Highs as Banks Cool and REITs Catch Up

Singapore Stock Market Today, 8 December 2025: STI Slips From Record Highs as Banks Cool and REITs Catch Up

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% at Monday’s open, trading near 4,520 by late morning, extending last week’s slight decline. The pullback follows a recent record high, as investors weigh upgraded 2025 GDP forecasts against concerns over US rates and regional tensions. Market breadth remained positive, with more gainers than losers. Turnover reached S$107.5 million on 89.4 million shares.
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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Stock Market Today

  • REITs vs Bank Stocks on SGX: Dividend Yields and Growth Prospects Compared
    March 17, 2026, 5:43 AM EDT. Investors eyeing Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2026 face a key choice between REITs and bank stocks. REITs, like Frasers Centrepoint Trust, rely on rental income and offer higher dividends but are sensitive to interest rate hikes and debt refinancing costs. Banks such as OCBC and UOB profit from net interest income and fees, benefiting from economic growth and wider net interest margins when rates rise. Banks yield moderately but offer growth potential and dividend sustainability linked to profitability. REITs provide steadier income but face risks from property cycles and leveraging. As markets stabilize and rates settle near record highs, investors should weigh the income stability and growth outlook carefully before placing fresh capital.
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