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    Smart Reads of the Week: iFAST, Mapletree Logistics Trust and Blue-Chip Stocks With Increasing Dividends

    We look at the latest earnings from an established logistics REIT and a fast-growing fintech company.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorJuly 28, 2024Updated:August 1, 20243 Mins Read
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    With the earnings season commencing this week, we took a deep dive into iFAST Corporation Limited’s (SGX: AIY) latest earnings for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024).

    The fintech reported a sparkling set of earnings while raising its interim dividend by 36% year on year.

    Meanwhile, the REIT sector is also starting to see several results trickling in.

    We review the latest earnings report from Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) to assess if the logistics REIT can enjoy a recovery.

    Elsewhere, we shine the spotlight on several Singapore blue-chip stocks that have the potential to raise their dividends.

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

    1. iFAST Corporation Hikes its 2Q 2024 Dividend by 36%: Can the Fintech Continue Raising its Dividends?

    iFAST released a strong set of results with all its cylinders firing. Can the fintech continue to increase its dividends in the future?

    2. Mapletree Logistics Trust Reports an 8.9% Year-on-Year Fall in DPU: Does the Industrial REIT See a Recovery Soon?

    The logistics REIT encountered several headwinds that caused its DPU to fall year on year. Is the outlook still murky or could there be a sliver of hope for income investors?

    3. 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Potentially Raise Their Dividends

    We highlight three blue-chip stocks that look well-positioned to increase their dividend payments.

    4. 4 Solid Singapore REITs with Dividend Yields of 4.7% or Higher

    Hunting for good yields? Here are four dependable Singapore REITs that sport dividend yields of 4.7% or more.

    5. 3 Companies Joined the US$100 Billion Club for the First Time: Are They Attractive Buys?

    These three companies have surpassed the US$100 billion market capitalisation mark for the first time. Should they be on your buy watchlist?

    6. Beyond Singapore Banks and S-REITs: 2 Unlikely Dividend Gems in Singapore

    Dividends are not just limited to the local banks and REIT sector. We feature two dividend stalwarts that have dished out steady dividends over the years.

    7. 5 US Growth Stalwarts That Dish Out Increasing Dividends

    Moving over to the US, we highlight five dependable businesses that are paying out higher dividends.

    8. 4 Singapore Stocks Announcing Business Developments to Grow Their Business: Can Their Share Prices Follow?

    Here are four businesses that recently announced positive business developments. Could these help to lift their profits higher and cause their share prices to rise in tandem?

    9. 3 Singapore REITs I Plan to Buy When the Market Crashes

    Should the market crash, these three REITs are the ones I will swoop in to buy without hesitation.

    10. 4 US Companies to Look Out for in the Second Half of 2024

    As we move into the second half of this year, here are four interesting US companies that possess catalysts for their businesses.

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