Singapore shares fell at the opening bell today despite overnight gains in European markets.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,223.59 points after 27 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have for you  Sembcorp Industries (U96): 

The energy company posted a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to S$412 million for the second half of the year ended Dec 31, 2023. 

Elsewhere from China lowering its five-year loan prime rate, to Japanese companies posting record quarterly profits – more 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.