Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains on the global market.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,162.71 points after 32.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Dasin Retail Trust after the Singapore Exchange Regulation issued a “trade with caution” alert for the trust yesterday. 

Meanwhile, from India’s soaring food prices amid harsh weather conditions to computer chip company Arm filing for a NASDAQ listing, and S&P joining Moody’s in dimming its outlook on US banks – more international headlines remain in focus. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Matthias Chan, Head of Research at SAC Capital.