Singapore stocks began the morning trading in the negative territory, mirroring overnight losses in the global markets.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.8 per cent to 3,530.16 points after 117.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed court proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary Optus Mobile over allegations of inappropriate sales conduct. 

Elsewhere, from more on results out of tech behemoths Amazon and Apple, to how key levels to watch for US equities this month – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund.