๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ (๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐/๐/๐๐)
Probably the only week in recent months where the $STI(STI.SI) did not set a fresh record high ๐ . 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.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ.
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.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐ . ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ
The week also saw ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐๐ข๐ซ & ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ (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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