Singapore stocks rose at the opening bell this morning, mirroring gains in US and European markets. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,230.62 points after 73.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. Its subsidiary Metroline won contracts worth £422 million (S$719.8 million), to operate four public-bus franchises in the UK for five years. 

Meanwhile, from more on how February’s US personal consumption expenditures price index influenced markets to Swatch buyers in China hesitating their watch purchases over higher prices - more international and corporate headlines are in focus.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore stocks rose at the opening bell this morning, mirroring gains in US and European markets. 
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,230.62 points after 73.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 
In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. Its subsidiary Metroline won contracts worth £422 million (S$719.8 million), to operate four public-bus franchises in the UK for five years. 
Meanwhile, from more on how February’s US personal consumption expenditures price index influenced markets to Swatch buyers in China hesitating their watch purchases over higher prices - more international and corporate headlines are in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

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.

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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Market View: Powell on Feb PCE being ‘along the lines’ of what Fed wants to see; China’s CaiXin PMI; Swatch’s CEO on Chinese customers hesitating amid higher prices; SingPost’s new SG CEO; Keppel, Keppel Infrastructure Trust on Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant; ComfortDelGro’s Metroline won contracts worth ~S$720m; Asia Pacific IPO momentum

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