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Sheng Siong's Share Price is Hitting an All-Time High: Can the Supermarket Operator Continue to Shine?

5 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Sheng Siong’s (SGX: OV8) share price has been on a tear since April. The supermarket operator saw its share price hit an all-time high of S$1.86 recently and is up more than 13% year-to-date. The retailer is one of the largest supermarket operators in Singapore and has plans to open even more stores in the city-state. We explore Sheng Siong’s plans to determine if the group can continue to do well.
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: US Federal Reserve, Alphabet and Warren Buffett

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

Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. REIT investors who were hoping for an interest rate reduction would have been disappointed at the latest US Federal Reserve’s (“Fed”) decision. The Fed held interest rates steady for the third straight meeting as it flagged a growing risk of higher inflation and rising unemployment.
4 Singapore Stocks Bursting Through Their 52-Week Highs: Are They a Buy?

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

Sifting through the 52-week high share price list is a good way to filter out potential investment candidates. Such companies usually announced good news, such as a major acquisition or strong earnings. However, investors need to temper this positive sentiment by assessing the risks of the business as well. Here are four Singapore stocks that recently touched their 52-week highs. You should review them to see if they deserve a place in your investment portfolio.
Got S$5,000? Here Are 3 Reliable Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks You Can Consider

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

Blue-chip stocks are well-known for their resilience as they boast a long track record of weathering different types of economic conditions. Their size and scale also enable them to recover quickly from downturns and allows them to hold steady during tough times. In addition, all blue-chip stocks also pay a dividend, providing you with a steady source of passive income to supplement your earned income.
The Smart Dividend Portfolio’s May 2025 Update

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

FREE WEBINAR: How to Invest US$20,000 💰Amid the Great UncertaintyHeadlines screaming uncertainty got you frozen? You’re not alone. But while others panic, savvy investors are seizing the moment. Our dynamic webinar, “How to Invest US$20,000 Amid the Great Uncertainty,” cuts through the fear and delivers bold, actionable strategies you can implement now. Discover where stability and growth potential are hiding in plain sight. This isn’t about waiting; it’s about winning.
Better Buy: Mapletree Industrial Trust Vs Mapletree Logistics Trust

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

The earnings season is in full swing, and the REIT sector is reporting its latest earnings and business updates for the previous quarter ending 31 March 2025. Investors will be keeping their eyes peeled on how REITs are coping with a higher interest rate environment, along with Trump’s tariff headwinds. Both Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U) [MIT] and Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) [MLT] recently announced their full fiscal 2025 (FY2025) earnings ending 31 March 2025.
Income Investor Alert: 5 Singapore Stocks That Pay Quarterly Dividends

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

Income investors are always on the prowl for stocks that pay out dividends. While most companies pay out dividends either yearly or half-yearly, there are a select few that pay out dividends every quarter. More frequent dividends means that you can receive cash more quickly to either spend it, or compound it for even more dividends. Here’s a list of five Singapore stocks that dish out dividends every three months. DBS Group is Singapore’s largest bank by market capitalisation.
5 Dividend-Paying Singapore Small & Mid-Cap Stocks You Can Consider for Your Portfolio

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

Blue-chip stocks deserve a place in every investor’s portfolio because of their large size, scale, and stability. What’s more, all of them also pay out a dividend. However, investors may wish to diversify their holdings away from blue-chips stocks and look at smaller mid-cap companies. Such companies could have a growing business while also paying out dividends at the same time. To broaden your horizon, here are five small and mid-cap companies that you can add to your buy watchlist.
3 US Growth Stocks That You Can Own for Life

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

You may be surprised, but there are companies out there that qualify as solid stocks that you can own through good times and bad. These growth stocks possess significant clout and are leaders in their field, making them powerhouses that can help you steadily grow your investment portfolio’s value. Such companies may also enjoy sustainable long-term tailwinds in the form of catalysts and trends that can see their businesses do well for years or even decades to come.
Your Stock Has Plunged Below Your Purchase Price: Should You Sell It Or Buy More?

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

Every investor hopes that the shares they buy continue to rise, netting them valuable capital gains. However, no investor is perfect, not even Warren Buffett. There will be times when unexpected events crop up or weak sentiment prevails, causing the share price of your investment to fall below what you bought it for. When this happens, how should you react? Is it better to cut your losses and move on to a better investment, or continue to hold the shares?