As 2026 gets underway, investors are sharpening their focus on balance sheet strength, dependable income, and resilience ahead of earnings season. This week’s Smart Reads highlights cash-rich companies with rising dividends, blue chips to own before results season, and defensive stocks designed to protect portfolios in the year ahead. We also take a closer look at DBS at all-time highs, REITs to watch in January, and lesser-known dividend stocks paying more than CPF.
Here are this week’s top articles:
5 Cash-Rich Companies with Rock-Solid Balance Sheets and Rising Dividends
These companies combine strong cash positions with a growing commitment to shareholder payouts.
3 Singapore Blue Chips to Own Before the Next Earnings Season
We highlight blue-chip names that enter earnings season from a position of strength.
Start 2026 Strong: 3 Dividend Stocks That Could Boost Your Passive Income
These dividend stocks offer a solid foundation for building income in the new year.
DBS at All-Time Highs: Is the Share Price Still a Buy in 2026?
We assess whether DBS still offers value after its strong run.
3 Defensive Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio in 2026
These businesses are built to weather volatility and uncertain conditions.
Top 3 Blue-Chip REITs to Watch for January 2026
Blue-chip REITs remain in focus as investors position for the year ahead.
4 Singapore REITs to Watch in January 2026
We spotlight REITs with catalysts worth tracking as 2026 begins.
Beyond Blue Chips: 3 Cash-Rich Stocks Paying More Than Your CPF
These lesser-known stocks are delivering yields that beat CPF rates.
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