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    Smart Reads of the Week: Blue Chips and REITs for a Downturn, Singtel’s Strategic Review and Trillion-Dollar Growth Stocks

    We look at stocks you can accumulate and hold through a recession and explore Singapore’s largest telco and its plans.
    Royston Y.By Royston Y.July 2, 20223 Mins Read
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    A recession may sound worrisome, but it’s also a good chance to accumulate shares of strong businesses.

    We introduce some good local blue-chip stocks and REITs that you can own in case a downturn hits Singapore’s shores.

    Meanwhile, there was news that Singtel (SGX: Z74) may consider spinning out its Australian Optus unit in an IPO.

    We explore the implications of this move and what it means for the telco.

    Over at the US, we look at several trillion-dollar stocks with promising growth prospects.

    Here is a list of our top articles for this week.

    1. 3 Blue Chip Stocks to Help You Coast Through a Downturn

    Blue-chip stocks offer a mix of stability and growth. Here are three you can rely on during a downturn.

    2. 3 Singapore REITs That Can Tide You Through a Recession

    Worried about a recession? Here are three Singapore REITs that have performed well through good times and bad.

    3. Singtel May Plan to List its Australian Unit: Should Investors Rejoice?

    Singapore’s largest telco is undertaking a strategic review. What are the implications for investors should it decide to list Optus?

    4. 4 Trillion-Dollar US Companies with Great Growth Prospects

    It’s not true that a large size impedes growth. Here are four trillion-dollar companies displaying strong growth prospects.

    5. 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks with Dividend Yields Exceeding 4%

    We present four local blue-chip stocks that offer peace of mind and a decent dividend yield to boot.

    6. 5 Singapore Stocks I Would Buy if the Market Crashed

    It’s good to be prepared in case the market crashes. The author has lined up five Singapore stocks he plans to buy if this happens.

    7. 3 Singapore REITs That Are Acquiring to Grow Their Assets and DPU

    REITs routinely acquire properties to grow their asset base. Here are three that recently conducted acquisitions that you should take note of.

    8. The Secret Behind Some Money Managers’ Outsized Returns

    Ever wondered why some fund managers can post consistently good returns? We reveal the secrets behind their stellar performance.

    9. Here’s Why Dividend Stocks Should Form a Core Part of Your Investment Portfolio

    Dividend stocks have more to offer than just passive income flow. Here’s why you should make them an important part of your investment portfolio.

    10. The Investing Checklist of Legendary Growth Investor Phillip Fisher: Part 2

    We continue with three more attributes on Phillip Fisher’s checklist for growth stocks.

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    Please refer to the individual articles for stock ownership disclosures.

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