With war clouds, an oil shock, and market volatility, we focus on Singapore’s defensive sectors and quality blue-chip names. Deployment of funds from MAS’ Equity Market Development Programme could provide some respite in March and April. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, KEP, SE, ST, YZJSGD, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, DELFI, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE.
Top Stories Strategy | Singapore Stock Picks In A Turbulent Market With war clouds, an oil shock, and market volatility, we focus on Singapore’s defensive sectors and quality blue-chip names. Deployment of funds from MAS’ Equity Market Development Programme could provide some respite in March and April. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, KEP, SE, ST, YZJSGD, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, DELFI, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE. Market Spotlight US stocks were higher on Monday, with all indexes risi...
Greater China Economics | China China set a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5-5.0% yoy, in line with expectations, while maintaining a 4% fiscal deficit ratio. Fiscal policy remains the main growth driver, supported by Rmb4.4t in local government special bonds and Rmb1.3t in ultra-long treasury bonds, while monetary policy stays accommodative. Policy priorities focus on AI+, New Quality Productive Forces, industrial upgrading, and targeted consumption support, alongside welfare improvements and ...
Singapore equities extended gains in February, with the STI rising 1.8% to near the 5,000 level after reaching a record high above 5,040. Market sentiment was supported by steady manufacturing expansion and selective corporate strength, including Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s strong earnings. Global markets remained cautious amid AI-related concerns, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised risks of higher oil prices.
The Singapore Budget for 2026 did not provide any major surprises, with the financial sector likely to be the most identifiable market beneficiary. We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE.
Top Stories Strategy | Bullish Foundations In Place For 2026 The Singapore Budget for 2026 did not provide any major surprises, with the financial sector likely to be the most identifiable market beneficiary. We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE. Company Results | Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP/...
Greater China Economics | Inflation January headline CPI eased to 0.2% yoy (-0.6ppt mom), below consensus forecasts, mainly due to a high base from last year’s Chinese New Year with food inflation turning negative. Core CPI fell to 0.8% yoy as both goods and services inflation moderated. PPI deflation narrowed to -1.4% yoy (+0.5ppt mom), supported by improvements in processing and non-ferrous metals sub-components, although mining and consumer goods remained weak. Overall, base effects drove CPI...
The headline profit decline was driven by non-cash revaluation losses mainly centred on CLI’s China assets, thus masking a resilient operating performance. Fee-related businesses and private funds supported recurring income growth, while lodging expansion strengthened long-term visibility. Maintain BUY with an upgraded target price of S$4.05.
Top Stories Company Results | NTT DC REIT (NTTDCR SP/BUY/US$1.01/Target: US$1.42) NTTDCR signed 2,400kW of new leases across CA1 (1MW), CA3 (1MW) and SG1 (200kW) in 3QFY26. Portfolio occupancy would increase by 2.7ppt to 97.3% if we include these new leases committed in 3QFY26. Rental reversion rose to 9.2% in 9MFY26 (1HFY26: 5.1%). The new leasing incentive scheme funded by the sponsor started in Jan 26 and has already contributed to new leases signed at CA1 and CA3. Maintain BUY. Target pric...
Top Stories Sector Update | Property Singapore’s property sector has outperformed in the past six months. Ytd, 15 stocks have beaten the STI’s ytd return of 6.7%. A number of large caps have structurally rerated due to their respective value unlocking programmes. We analyse the next big value unlock potential with CLI’s rumoured merger with Mapletree. Our top picks in the sector are CLI, PROP and CDL. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Market Spotlight • US stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the Do...
Singapore’s property sector has outperformed in the past six months. Ytd, 15 stocks have beaten the STI’s ytd return of 6.7%. A number of large caps have structurally rerated due to their respective value unlocking programmes. We analyse the next big value unlock potential with CLI’s rumoured merger with Mapletree. Our top picks in the sector are CLI, PROP and CDL. Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls Chinese equities recovered in January, with the HSI and MSCI China rising 6.9% and 5.0% mom, respectively. Given the supportive macro policy environment, we maintain a constructive view on the markets despite risk of further volatility in February. Accordingly, we are adding Alibaba, Ganfeng Lithium, and Minth to our BUY list, while adding Meituan to our SELL list. Indonesia Company Results | Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ/B...
Singapore equities delivered a strong January performance, with the STI rising 5.6% to fresh record highs amid heightened geopolitical tensions that drove flight-to-safety flows. Manufacturing activity remained in mild expansion, led by electronics and AI-related demand. Market/corporate catalysts during the month include REIT earnings, IPO interest in Catalist and continued strength in gold-linked counters.
Greater China Sector Update | IT Hardware We see an acceleration in China’s AI development progress in 2026, with NVIDIA successfully obtaining the US government’s approval on H200 sales to China, which will provide a major boost to the Chinese the AI application users. We also believe that the shipment volume of domestic AI chips will receive minimal impact, with foreign chips acting as a “demand gap filler” while the establishment of a capable local supply chain remains the highest priorit...
We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. We forecast a 2026 year-end target of 5,000 for the STI, implying an 8% upside from current levels. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, OCBC, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH and VALUE.
Highlights • We remain bullish on the Singapore market in 2026 given positive earnings growth prospects as well as funds flow momentum. • We forecast a 2026 year-end target of 5,000 for the STI, implying an 8% upside from current levels. • Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DFI, FR, GENS, KEP, OCBC, SE, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, FEH and VALUE.
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79). Market Spotlight US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, ...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81). Market Spotlight US sto...
Greater China Initiation Coverage | Metasurface Technologies Holdings (8637 HK/BUY/HK1.48/Target: HK2.90) Metasurface is set to benefit from robust investment in the semi supply chain. As chip fabrication grows in complexity, more time is required to fabricate wafers and more wafer fabrication equipment is needed. Aerospace engineering is set to drive long-term growth as airline capacity continues to face shortages, forcing airlines to rely on their existing fleets and bo...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
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