Singapore stocks dipped at the opening bell today after global equities turned out a mixed showing overnight.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,128.55 points as 36.9 million securities worth S$58.8 million changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust. The Reit’s manager reported that its distribution per unit (DPU) for the second half of 2023 fell by 10.2 per cent from a year earlier.
Meanwhile from a rally in Alibaba shares to more on Comfort Delgro - more corporate headlines are in focus. Also on deck – Netflix posting its best customer gain since the pandemic surge, and Ebay move to slash 1,000 jobs.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Willie Keng, Founder, The Dividend Titan.

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