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    Smart Reads of the Week: Mapletree Industrial Trust, Singapore Exchange and Blue-Chip Stocks That Increased Dividends

    We dive into an industrial REIT’s latest acquisition and look at several blue-chip stocks that upped their dividends.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorJune 3, 20233 Mins Read
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    Several REITs have announced acquisitions in the past few weeks even as the sector struggles with surging inflation and high interest rates.

    Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U) is the latest REIT that announced the purchase of a data centre in Japan.

    Meanwhile, Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68) enjoys a natural monopoly and reported rising profits.

    Does the bourse operator have the capacity to increase its dividends moving forward?

    Elsewhere, we looked at a handful of blue-chip stocks that managed to increase their dividends.

    There’s a good chance that they can repeat this feat if they continue to report better profits.

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

    1. Mapletree Industrial Trust Has Announced Its First Acquisition in 2 Years: 5 Things Investors Need to Know

    Mapletree Industrial Trust makes its maiden foray into Japan with the purchase of a data centre in Osaka. Read on to find out the details of this transaction.

    2. Singapore Exchange is Enjoying Rising Profits: Can the Bourse Operator Raise its Dividends Soon?

    The bourse operator is reporting higher profits and could be on its way to raising its quarterly dividend.

    3. 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Increased Their Dividends: Can They Continue to Do So?

    We highlight three blue-chip stocks that raised their dividends. Read on to find out if they may continue this streak.

    4. ComfortDelGro’s Share Price is Hitting a 52-Week Low: Can the Land Transport Giant Find its Mojo?

    ComfortDelGro Corporation (SGX: C52) is facing headwinds in its business that is seeing its share price touch a year-low. We delve deeper to determine if the land transport giant can turn its fortunes around.

    5. 5 Singapore Stocks Giving Out Dividends in June

    These five Singapore stocks that are paying out dividends for June could make it to your buy watchlist.

    6. 4 Singapore Stocks to Keep an Eye on in June

    Here are four stocks that recently reported their earnings and are enjoying growth catalysts that may power their business looking ahead.

    7. 4 US Growth Stocks Are Hitting Their 52-Week Highs: Should You Buy Them?

    We identified four growth stocks whose share prices are touching their year-high. Growth-oriented investors may want to include these in their buy watchlist.

    8. What Should We Do in a Falling Market?

    The bearish mood has led to a sustained market decline. Here’s what investors should do when faced with a falling stock market.

    9. 18 Psychological Pitfalls to Watch for When Investing

    We continue with this series that throws the spotlight on psychological biases that can trip up your investment process.

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