Royston Yang

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Investing consists of a learning journey where we look at how we can improve our results over time. One way to invest smarter is to look for businesses that are doing well, rather than trying to wait for a hobbled business to post a turnaround. While the latter may deliver a sharp increase in share price, it’s also tougher for companies to post a successful turnaround from losses to profits.

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Sentiment has improved considerably after the initial fears over Trump’s raft of tariffs. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has rebounded strongly and is just below the 4,000 level as I write this article. As a result, several companies have hit their 52-week highs as investors turn optimistic about their prospects. However, should you add the five companies below to your buy watchlist? Let’s take a deeper dive to find out.

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Last year, Fortune magazine compiled its inaugural list of Southeast Asia’s Top 500 companies from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines. 2025 marks the second edition of this most-wanted list. Companies are ranked by revenue for their latest available respective fiscal years, and these have all been converted to US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates.

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

While the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) may be one of the better-performing indices this year, some stocks in the Singapore market have suffered steep share price declines. One of these is Riverstone Holdings (SGX: AP4). The glove maker saw its share price tumble by nearly 37% year-to-date (YTD) to its 52-week low of S$0.68. This fall came after the group posted a heady performance in 2024 with a share price gain of 52%.

1 week ago | fool.com | Royston Yang

Investors are often bombarded by floods of information about macroeconomic indicators and political events. Such news and the short-term impacts it can have on markets can distract them from what's more important from an investing perspective -- buying strong growth stocks and holding them for the long term. The right investments can provide you with steady capital appreciation, allowing your portfolio to grow over time and positioning you for a comfortable retirement.