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Singapore shares end week near 5,000 after record touch, with earnings and global risk in focus

Singapore shares end week near 5,000 after record touch, with earnings and global risk in focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed Friday at 4,995.07, up 0.6% for the day but down 0.4% for the week after hitting a record 5,041.33 on Monday. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 10.7% while Venture Corp fell 7.5%. Investors focused on late earnings, dividend signals from banks, and global risk cues. Singapore’s official foreign reserves update is expected by March 9.
Singapore stock market today: STI dips near 5,000 as Genting slides and earnings hit SGX

Singapore stock market today: STI dips near 5,000 as Genting slides and earnings hit SGX

The Straits Times Index dropped 0.2% to 5,009.38 in early Wednesday trade. Genting Singapore shares plunged 8.2% after a 30% fall in second-half profit, while Sembcorp Industries declined 2.2% following weaker earnings. OCBC warned of lower net interest income from expected rate cuts but projected stable-to-rising total income for 2026.
Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp shares fell 0.8% to S$5.98 in mid-afternoon trading Monday, after a volatile week marked by deal speculation. Investors weighed an 18-year power contract extension with Micron against the pending Alinta Energy acquisition, which shareholders approved but still awaits regulatory clearance. Focus turns to Sembcorp’s FY2025 earnings, due Feb. 25.
Sembcorp share price jumps as Micron power deal expands and Vietnam park gets green light

Sembcorp share price jumps as Micron power deal expands and Vietnam park gets green light

Sembcorp Industries shares rose 3.4% to S$6.12 Thursday after announcing an expanded 18-year power deal with Micron and approval for a 467-hectare Vietnam industrial park. The company said the Micron contract will not significantly impact FY2026 earnings. Shareholders vote on the proposed Alinta Energy acquisition Jan. 30. FY2025 results are due Feb. 25.
Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries shares fell 1.6% to S$5.98 in Wednesday afternoon trading, hitting a one-week low ahead of a Jan 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition. Investors must submit questions by Jan 22 and proxy forms by Jan 27. The EGM will be held in person only. Sembcorp plans to fund the deal with a fully committed bridge loan, not new equity.
21 January 2026
Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp shares rose 2% to S$6.10 by midday Friday in Singapore as investors awaited a Jan. 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$5.6 billion cash acquisition of Alinta Energy. The company will release FY2025 results on Feb. 25. Sembcorp said the deal would raise earnings but increase emissions intensity, missing its 2028 and 2030 climate targets. About 3.7 million shares traded by midday.
16 January 2026

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  • Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) Valuation Review Amid Recent Stock Gains
    April 9, 2026, 12:04 AM EDT. Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) shares closed at $143.02 after recent momentum lifting the stock by 1.98% in one day and 6.37% over 30 days. Its 1-year total shareholder return hit 28.76%, reflecting strong investor interest. The stock trades near the intrinsic value estimate of $145.53, implying a modest 21.35% discount. Despite above-industry price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.2x versus 11.5x for US banks, the bank's focus on Texas community banking underpins steady customer growth and fee income. Analysts highlight risks from higher funding costs and regional concentration. The valuation suggests a mild upside potential, but investors should weigh the premium P/E against competitive benchmarks before deciding.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) Valuation Review Amid Recent Stock Gains April 9, 2026, 12:04 AM EDT. Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) shares closed at $143.02 after recent momentum lifting the stock by 1.98% in one day and 6.37% over 30 days. Its 1-year total shareholder return hit 28.76%, reflecting strong investor interest. The stock trades near the intrinsic value estimate of $145.53, implying a modest 21.35% discount. Despite above-industry price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.2x versus 11.5x for US banks, the bank's focus on Texas community banking underpins steady
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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