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FESTIVE periods such as Chinese New Year usually mean some time off from our spreadsheets and laptops, and a break of a day or two from managing our portfolios. But just how easy is it for us to take a break from trading?
Are we, for instance, a compulsive trader but do not even know it? Do we feel the need to trade in increasingly larger amounts just to get the sa...
Looking to put fresh capital to good investment use in 2026?
Two options on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: S68) or SGX – banks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) – stand out the most.
The reasons are clear: both pay dependable
Crude oil prices soared above US$100 for the first time in years earlier this month, driven by war in the Middle East and supply disruptions.
In the past, this would likely have boosted the share price of S...
Healthcare stocks have been historically prized for their resilience and stable growth.
But that perception may be changing soon, especially in Asia.
Take Singapore’s health expenditure, shown in the graph below.
Between 2006 to 2019, the decade prior to the pandemic, healthcare spending rose by about 11% per year.
While it’s an imp...