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Singapore’s stock revival lifts IPO fundraising — and dividend hunters are chasing ThaiBev

Singapore’s stock revival lifts IPO fundraising — and dividend hunters are chasing ThaiBev

Singapore led Southeast Asia in IPO proceeds in 2025, with nine deals raising about $1.6 billion, according to Deloitte. The Monetary Authority of Singapore allocated S$3.95 billion to nine fund managers under a S$5 billion equity market program to boost liquidity. The Straits Times Index hit record highs, but market volumes fell from 38.6 billion shares in September to 29.3 billion in November.
29 December 2025

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  • Critical Fed Meeting, $100 Oil, and Micron Earnings Shape Market Focus This Week
    March 16, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT. U.S. stocks closed lower amid escalating tensions in Iran and rising oil prices. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% on Friday, posting a 1.6% loss for the week. The Dow dropped 0.3%, ending down 2%, while the Nasdaq slid 0.9%. Markets brace for a Federal Reserve meeting where Chair Jerome Powell will address the impact of the Iran conflict on inflation in one of his final sessions. Oil topped $100 a barrel briefly due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for 14 million barrels daily. Energy strategists warn prolonged blockages could keep prices elevated. Investors also eye Micron's earnings report Wednesday, alongside data on the labor market and manufacturing activity. Nvidia's GTC 2026 event kicks off with CEO Jensen Huang's keynote.
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