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    Smart Reads of the Week: Sembcorp Industries, City Developments Limited and Resilient REITs with Good Yields

    We review the earnings for two blue-chip stalwarts and dig out several REITs sporting good distribution yields.
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    Earnings headlines continue to dominate the news this week.

    We took the opportunity to review the latest half-year results from utility giant Sembcorp Industries Limited (SGX: U96).

    At the same time, we also took a closer look at City Developments Limited (SGX: C09).

    The blue-chip developer also released its latest half-year earnings and declared a special dividend.

    Elsewhere, we turn our attention to resilient Singapore REITs that are paying out a healthy distribution yield.

    We highlight several REITs that you may consider adding to your buy watchlist.

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

    1. Sembcorp Industries Reported a 56% Jump in Net Profit and Upped its Dividend: 5 Highlights from the Utility Giant’s Latest Earnings

    The utility giant reported a mixed set of earnings even as it increased its interim dividend. Read on to find out more about its latest results.

    2. City Developments Limited Announced a 48% Increase in Core Profit Before Tax: 5 Highlights from the Developer’s Latest Earnings

    The property giant reported an encouraging set of earnings and declared a special interim dividend for the first half of 2023.

    3. 5 Resilient Singapore REITs Yielding 5.4% or More

    We profile five Singapore REITs that are not only resilient but are also sporting distribution yields of 5.4% or higher.

    4. OCBC, UOB and DBS Reported Record Profits: Which One Should You Pick?

    All three Singapore banks have announced strong sets of results with sharp rises in net profit and dividends. We compare the trio to see which you should pick for your investment portfolio.

    5. 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Reporting Higher Profits: Can Their Share Prices Keep Climbing?

    We profile four Singapore blue-chip stocks that announced higher year-on-year net profits.

    6. StarHub Reports Higher Revenue Across All its Divisions: 5 Highlights from the Telco’s Latest Earnings

    StarHub (SGX: CC3) reported an all-around better set of earnings and also declared an unchanged interim dividend of S$0.025.

    7. 4 US Growth Stocks Hitting Their 52-Week Highs: Can They Continue Their Run?

    Here are four US growth stocks scaling a year-high. We analyse their businesses to see if they can sustain their run.

    8. 5 Singapore Stocks Paying Dividends in August

    Looking for dividends? Here are five Singapore stocks paying them out this month.

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