Singapore shares were pulled into positive territory today, tracking overnight gains in US and Europe markets.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,344.94 points after 44.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have UMS, after the semiconductor company acquired 2.2 hectares or about 235,000 square feet of leasehold industrial land in Penang, Malaysia, for RM15.2 million (S$4.5 million). 

Elsewhere from more on how Hong Kong-listed Chinese property companies surged today to a rebound for tech titans Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – what to watch when it comes to Nike, Lululemon, Roaring Kitty and Chewy.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Thomas Chua, Founder, Steady Compounding.