Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on Wall Street, as weak US trade data weighed on investor sentiment.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,186.34 points after 47.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC. The lender has priced S$450 million in perpetual capital securities at 4.05 per cent under its US$30 billion global medium-term note programme. 

Elsewhere, from Amazon’s Twitch reportedly set to lay off employees to key corporate developments out of the annual CES tech show held in Las Vegas, international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on Wall Street, as weak US trade data weighed on investor sentiment.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,186.34 points after 47.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC. The lender has priced S$450 million in perpetual capital securities at 4.05 per cent under its US$30 billion global medium-term note programme. 
Elsewhere, from Amazon’s Twitch reportedly set to lay off employees to key corporate developments out of the annual CES tech show held in Las Vegas, international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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