Singapore Stocks News 5 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

ST Engineering shares rose 0.7% to S$9.67 in afternoon trading, nearing a 52-week high on volume of 2.43 million shares. The stock outperformed the Straits Times Index, which slipped 0.5%. Investors are awaiting the company’s full-year results and dividend update, expected Feb. 26. Recent gains followed profit guidance issued in late December.

Singapore Exchange shares closed at S$17.70 on Friday, up 0.17%, with 1.28 million shares traded. Applications opened Jan. 16 for the new S$30 million “Value Unlock” grant programme targeting listed companies. Institutional investors bought S$208 million in Singapore stocks over five sessions ending Jan. 15, with SGX among the top inflows. The exchange’s dual listing scheme with Nasdaq is set to launch by mid-2026.

ST Engineering shares closed at a record S$9.60 on Friday, up 0.73% for the day and 103% over the past year. DBS Group Research raised its target price to S$10.20, citing predictable earnings and strong demand in defence and aviation. The company’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 26, 2026. Investors are watching for new contract announcements and 2026 guidance.

ST Engineering shares rose 1.3% to S$9.37 Wednesday, touching S$9.40 on volume of 3.32 million shares. The stock is up about 11% over the past month as defence-linked counters draw renewed interest. CLSA raised its price target to S$10.30. The company reports earnings on Feb 26.

ST Engineering shares rose 2.45% to S$9.19 Monday, touching a 52-week high after surging 98% in the past year. The company reported a record S$32.6 billion order book and plans to propose an 11-cent dividend for FY2025. Investors await February results and details on dividends and buybacks. About 4.9 million shares traded by 3:10 p.m.