Smart Reads of the Week: Is It A Good Time To Invest In REITs?

All three Singapore banks have reported a strong set of earnings for their latest quarter.

However, DBS Group’s (SGX: D05) share price has lagged behind its peers, prompting us to look into whether the lender can eventually catch up.

Meanwhile, on the REIT front, many brokerages have started upgrading the sector.

We delve deeper to determine if their optimism is justified.

Also, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s (SGX: C38U) unit price recently hit a 52-week high.

Investors may be interested to find out if the retail and commercial REIT can continue to perform well.

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

1. DBS’ Share Price is Lagging Behind UOB and OCBC: Can it Catch Up?

The share price of DBS has lagged behind its peers, but it could be a matter of time before it catches up.

2. Singapore REIT Sector Upgraded: Is It Time to Invest?

With the REIT sector upgraded by several brokerages, could now be a good time to invest in it?

3. CICT’s Share Price Recently Hit a 52-Week High: Can its Run Continue?

CICT is bucking the trend of falling REIT unit prices by touching a 52-week high recently. We dig deeper to see if the REIT can continue its run.

4. Will Sheng Siong’s Dividend Increase in 2022?

Sheng Siong Group Ltd (SGX: OV8) has been a dependable dividend payer throughout the years. Can investors look forward to a dividend increase this year?

5. Meta Platforms is Facing Growing Pains: Can its Share Price Recover?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has seen its share price slump this year on falling profits and rising costs. Can the social media company engineer a turnaround?

6. SATS Swings into the Black: 5 Highlights from the Airline Caterer’s FY2022 Earnings

SATS Ltd (SGX: S58) posted an admirable performance for its fiscal 2022 earnings. Investors should read on to find out more about the ground handler and airline caterer.

7. 3 Singapore Data Centre REITs Poised to Raise Their DPU in 2022

The data centre space remains buoyant with sustained demand for digitalisation and cloud computing. These three data centre REITs could be ready to increase their DPU this year.

8. Here Are 3 Singapore Stocks I Would Look to Add in A Bear Market

Worried about a bear market? Here are three stocks you can consider adding to your investment watchlist.

9. 5 Warren Buffett Stocks to Fortify Your Investment Portfolio

It’s instructive to take a leaf from Warren Buffett’s investment portfolio to see how best you can fortify your own.

10. These 4 Dividend-Paying Stocks Will Provide Safe Harbour in An Economic Downturn

Dividend stocks provide a steady income stream through good times and bad. Here are four that can shelter you from a potential economic storm.

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