Earnings season is heating up across the US and Singapore. This week’s Smart Reads covers major corporate updates, including iFAST’s sharp share price drop, blue-chip strategic shifts, high-yield REITs, and dividend stocks to watch in May.

We look at the latest earnings from Asia’s ride-hailing giant and a supermarket operator, along with an acquisition by a food delivery company.

When stock markets convulse, you need to remain steadfast to capture the myriad opportunities and ensure your long-term investment success.

Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta Platforms have just released their Q1 2025 results—offering a timely snapshot of how Big Tech is managing rising tariffs, AI investments, and shifting global demand. Microsoft and Meta stood out with strong growth, while Apple and Amazon navigated challenges with steady hands.

We try to peek into the future to determine if these three blue-chip stocks could report better profits along with higher dividends.

These companies have announced business developments that may make them interesting investment candidates.