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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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  • Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential
    April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor underwhelm, the company's earnings potential remains strong, supported by solid profit growth and the likelihood of fewer unusual expenses. Monitoring margins, growth forecasts, and return on equity will provide a fuller picture of financial health moving forward.

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29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 1:26 AM EDT Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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