𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩 (𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟕/𝟖/𝟐𝟔)
Probably the only week in recent months where the $STI(STI.SI) did not set a fresh record high 😅. Even so, it still gained 0.9% for the week, after starting at 5,628 and settling at 5,678 as of Friday morning. Sometimes, markets don't need to sprint every week. A steady jog works just fine too. The STI remains at elevated levels, just 35 points shy of its all time high.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦.
It was a week dominated by earnings.
$DBS(D05.SI) delivered yet another record quarter, with net profit rising 9% to S$3.08B as total income crossed S$6B for the first time. More importantly, its earnings engine continues to broaden beyond interest income, supported by wealth, fees and customer activity. Investors rewarded the results, sending DBS to another ATH of $76.08.
$OCBC Bank(O39.SI) also impressed, with Q2 profit climbing 22% to S$2.22 billion while raising its interim dividend to 47 cents. The market responded positively, pushing the stock above $30 for the first time, reaching a record $30.15.
$UOB(U11.SI) reported a respectable 10% rise in profit to S$1.48 billion and declared an 88 cent dividend. However, expectations were even higher. The shares briefly fell to $42.40 before recovering to $43.08 by Friday morning.
$SGX(S68.SI) capped off the week with record FY2026 results, reporting broad based growth across its businesses while rewarding shareholders with a special dividend. The stock also crossed $25, hitting a fresh ATH of $25.11.
$YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI) continued its strong momentum, delivering record 1H2026 earnings on higher margin shipbuilding contracts and a robust order book extending to 2030. The shares gapped higher toto $4.25 as of Friday morning.
$Venture(V03.SI) surprised positively with stronger revenue, higher earnings and a 20% increase in its interim dividend. The market liked what it saw, sending the shares to $17.60 before settling at $17.23.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬
The week also saw 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐢𝐫 & 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐋𝐭𝐝 (Stock code: $All-Link A&S(ALK.SI)) make its SGX debut. I had the privilege of attending the opening bell ceremony. As I've always said, an IPO is the starting line, not the finish line. Listing day may grab the headlines, but long term value is built through execution. I'm looking forward to following All-Link's journey from here.
Rgds!
Dan
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