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Stocks and shares

Banks power Singapore stocks higher on Tuesday; STI up 1.4%

Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 400 to 212, with 1.5 billion securities worth $2 billion having changed hands.
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 400 to 212, with 1.5 billion securities worth $2 billion having changed hands.

US stocks close higher as traders return to AI stocks

A TV station broadcasts US President Donald Trump on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on March 16.
A TV station broadcasts US President Donald Trump on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on March 16.

Singapore stocks end higher as Middle East conflict enters third week; STI up 0.6%

News analysis

Custody reform at SGX: Investors should be given all relevant information before deciding

Singapore’s equities market is somewhat unique in that retail investors have for almost 40 years enjoyed the ability to hold shares directly through CDP.
Singapore’s equities market is somewhat unique in that retail investors have for almost 40 years enjoyed the ability to hold shares directly through CDP.

Global brokerages chase Indonesia’s retail investor boom as regulators clean up stock market

The lobby of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Jan 30, 2026. The resignation of the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s chief executive marked the first tangible consequence of MSCI Inc.’s reform demands, as policymakers rushed to roll out measures aimed at averting a downgrade and restoring confidence. Photographer: Muhammad Fadli/Bloomberg
The lobby of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Jan 30, 2026. The resignation of the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s chief executive marked the first tangible consequence of MSCI Inc.’s reform demands, as policymakers rushed to roll out measures aimed at averting a downgrade and restoring confidence. Photographer: Muhammad Fadli/Bloomberg

Wall Street closes lower, posts weekly loss as war on Iran fuels inflation worries

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on March 13.
Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on March 13.

Elevated crude prices rein in Singapore shares’ performance; STI down 0.3%

Nintendo’s shares gain $17.9 billion with surprise hit Pokemon Pokopia

Released on March 5, the new game accrued 2.2 million sales over its first four days and earned rave reviews by fans online.
Released on March 5, the new game accrued 2.2 million sales over its first four days and earned rave reviews by fans online.

Wall St ends sharply lower as intensifying Iran war, soaring crude prompt selloff

epa12815119 A trader works on the New York Stock Exchange floor before the closing bell in New York, New York, USA, 12 March 2026.  EPA/SARAH YENESEL
epa12815119 A trader works on the New York Stock Exchange floor before the closing bell in New York, New York, USA, 12 March 2026.  EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Blue chips close lower in Singapore; STI slides 0.2%

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