We are two weeks away from 1 June, the date when the circuit breaker will be officially lifted.
The good news is that the government had relaxed some of the tough measures on May 12, such as allowing hair salons to start operating.
The number of unlinked infections has also fallen significantly to single-digit numbers in the last couple of days.
However, the less good news is that life may not go back to normal even after the measures are lifted.
Social distancing and the wearing of masks will still be mandatory, at least until the government gives the all-clear signal.
Here’s a list of articles we wrote for this week.
1. What’s Next for Singapore’s Hospitality REITs?
We take a deeper look at hospitality REITs and how they are coping with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Dividend Investors Alert: Is the REIT Model Permanently Broken?
Still, on the topic of REITs, we explore a key concern of income investors — is the REIT model broken after seeing the carnage that the pandemic has wrought?
3. 5 Vulnerable Sectors Impacted by COVID-19
For investors who use a “top-down” investing approach by looking at industries to select suitable companies, here are five vulnerable sectors that need closer monitoring.
4. Are Oil & Gas Companies at Risk from Plunging Oil Prices?
We drill down into one of the vulnerable sectors — oil and gas, to assess if the companies within it are at risk of going belly up due to the plunge in oil prices last month.
5. Singapore’s Local Banks: Where Do They Go from Here?
We provide a summary of the financial numbers for the three big banks and ask the all-important questions — what’s next for them and how are they navigating this pandemic?
6. 2 Stocks That Are Poised to Do Well Despite the Lockdowns
Despite the lockdown, these two stocks have demonstrated growth and resilience.
7. 2 Blue-Chip Companies That Slashed Their Dividends
Here are two bellwether blue-chip companies that announced a big cut in their dividends because of weak prospects and falling profits.
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Please refer to the individual articles for stock ownership disclosures.
