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    Smart Reads of the Week: DBS Group, Keppel Corporation’s Reorganisation and Sheng Siong

    We review the earnings from Singapore’s largest bank and a retailer and also dig deeper into a conglomerate’s transformation.
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    Hot on the heels of United Overseas Bank’s (SGX: U11) earnings comes DBS Group’s (SGX: D05).

    Singapore’s largest bank posted a commendable set of earnings but also provided cautious guidance for the remainder of 2023.

    Meanwhile, conglomerate Keppel Corporation Limited (SGX: BN4) has announced a major reorganisation targeted at simplifying its reporting structure.

    This streamlining will enable the group to achieve synergies and cost savings as it sets ambitious targets for its Vision 2030.

    Elsewhere, Sheng Siong (SGX: OV8) reported a respectable set of earnings as demand normalises post-pandemic.

    The retailer details its plans to continue growing its network of stores in Singapore.

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

    1. DBS Reports Record-High Net Profit of S$2.57 Billion: 5 Highlights from the Earnings Report of Singapore’s Largest Bank

    We review DBS Group’s latest earnings and also review the tone set by the CEO for the remainder of 2023.

    2. 5 Things You Need to Know About Keppel Corporation’s Major Reorganisation

    These are exciting times for Keppel Corporation as it embarks on a major reorganisation as part of its transformation journey.

    3. Sheng Siong’s Gross Margin Continues to Climb: 5 Highlights from the Retailer’s Latest Earnings

    Sheng Siong plans to continue growing its store presence in Singapore and we review its latest earnings to see how it is performing.

    4. CICT Reported a Double-Digit Increase in Net Property Income: 5 Highlights from the REIT’s Latest Business Update

    We look at several highlights from CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s (SGX: C38U) latest business update.

    5. 5 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Paying Out Dividends in May

    If you are an income investor, you should turn your attention to these five Singapore blue-chip stocks that are doling out dividends this month.

    6. Mapletree Logistics Trust Reports a 2.5% Increase in DPU for FY2023: 5 Things to Note from the Industrial REIT’s Latest Results

    We review the latest fiscal 2023 results from Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) and surface five findings that investors should take note of.

    7. Alphabet and Meta Platforms Stock Prices Are Surging: Is the Worst Over for US Technology Stocks?

    Share prices of technology behemoths Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have jumped in recent months. Is it time to dip your toes into technology stocks?

    8. Are Diversified REITs More Attractive?

    Have you wondered if diversified REITs have done better than specialised REITs? We compare the two types of REITs to conclude.

    9. 3 Top Singapore REITs for May

    These three Singapore REITs have catalysts that could see them growing their distributions and asset base.

    10. 6 Psychological Pitfalls to Watch for When Investing

    We continue this series and feature three more psychological biases that may trip up your investment process.

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