The week began with Donald Trump returning to the White House for a second non-consecutive term as the President of the United States.
Post inauguration, US tech stocks lead a day of significant rally and dynamic market activity. We highlighted the Magnificent-Seven stocks and their reaction to market sentiments.
With economic policies that are mostly market-friendly and a focus on deregulation, fiscal policies, immigration and tariffs, we also take a look at stocks that can potentially benefit Donald Trump’s second term.
Back home, Singapore’s largest bank saw its share price surpass the S$45 level for the first time, closing at S$45.44 on 8 January.
With interest rates staying higher for longer, we took a look at DBS Group (SGX: D05) to see what is next for the lender and if they can pull off another year of highs in 2025.
Elsewhere, with the downturn in the semiconductor industry possibly coming to an end, we take a look at Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) (SGX: 5DD), UMS Integration Ltd (SGX: 558), AEM Holdings (SGX: AWX) and Frencken Group (SGX: E28) to see if they can ride the wave of recovery to do well this year.
Here are the top articles this week.
1. 5 US Stocks That Could Skyrocket After Trump’s Inauguration
Will these stocks see their fortunes turn as Donald Trump takes office?
2. Tech Stocks Soar: “Magnificent 7” Lead the Way After Trump’s Inauguration
Here is how these US tech stocks reacted post inauguration.
3. DBS’s Share Price Hit an All-Time High Above S$45: What’s Next for Singapore’s Largest Bank?
We take a look at how higher interest rates can sustain Singapore’s largest bank and if the lender can repeat its stellar performance this year.
4. 4 Reliable Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Paid Increasing Dividends
Here is our list of four reliable stocks that could make your money work harder for you.
5. 4 Semiconductor-Related Singapore Stocks That Could Soar in 2025
Here are four attractive semiconductor stocks that could ride on this wave of recovery to do well this year.
6. 5 Singapore Industrial REITs with Dividend Yields of 6.1% and Above
The industrial REIT sub-sector has held up well as demand for industrial and logistics space continued to be strong post-pandemic. Here are 5 Singapore industrial REITs to consider for your portfolio.
7. 4 Singapore REITs That Can Supply You with Dividends for Life
Want a lifetime of passive income? Here are 4 REITs to pay attention to.
8. 5 E-Commerce Stocks with Explosive Growth Prospects
Here are five promising e-commerce companies you can consider adding to your buy watchlist that display encouraging growth prospects.
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