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    Smart Reads of the Week: Recovery, Setbacks and a Media Shake Up

    Singapore is returning to Phase II of its reopening, but we believe this is just a temporary setback for the country.
    The Smart InvestorBy 3 Mins Read

    Dear Smart Investor,

    The Singapore government announced that the country will be heading back to Phase II of its reopening starting 8 May.

    Singapore’s stock market suffered four consecutive days of decline due in part to this announcement.

    However, companies are reporting healthier earnings amid optimism that things will get better.

    United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11), or UOB, as well as OCBC Ltd (SGX: O39) have just reported robust sets of earnings, lending support to the belief that the economy is slowly healing.

    As the banks form the bulwark of the economy, an assessment of their results will provide ample information on how businesses are coping with the pandemic.

    Recent shake-ups in the media industry also deserve attention.

    Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced that it sold off its media businesses Yahoo and American Online to Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, for US$5 billion.

    And back home, Singapore Press Holdings (SGX: T39), or SPH, released a stunning announcement regarding the restructuring of its media business.

    As we head full swing into the earnings season, we should monitor how businesses are gearing themselves to react to these changes and observe the strategies they come up with to mitigate these challenges.

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

    1. OCBC Reports Significantly Higher Net Profit: 5 Facts Investors Should Know About Its Latest Earnings

    We sieve out five interesting highlights from OCBC’s latest quarterly earnings.

    1. UOB Reports a Robust Set of Earnings: 5 Things Investors Should Know

    UOB just reported a strong set of earnings. Here are five aspects that investors need to know about.

    1. Why Investors Can’t Get Enough of These Three Growth Stocks

    Searching for sustainable growth in a post-pandemic world? These three growth stocks should provide sufficient opportunities for the intrepid investor.

    1. 3 Singapore REITs That Retirees Will Love

    Retirees should warm up to these three REITs that are stable, resilient and provide dependable dividends.

    1. SPH is Transforming into an Asset Manager: 5 Things You Should Know

    SPH announced that it intends to transfer its media business into a not-for-profit entity. Here are five things investors should know about this event.

    1. 5 Reasons to Like Ascendas REIT’s Latest Acquisition

    Here are five reasons why we think Ascendas REIT’s (SGX: A17U) latest acquisition is attractive.

    1. 5 Highlights From Mapletree Commercial Trust’s Fiscal Year 20/21 Earnings Report

    Mapletree Commercial Trust (SGX: N2IU) just released its full fiscal year 2021 earnings. Here are five takeaways from the REIT’s results.

    1. Are You Ready to Retire?

    Have you given some thought as to whether you are ready for retirement? What are the aspects you need to consider before taking the plunge?

    1. A Guide on Investing in Blue-Chip Companies

    Interested in investing in blue-chip companies? We provide a succinct guide on how you should go about doing so.

    1. Aspiring to be a Successful Investor? Here are 5 Emotional Hurdles You Need to Overcome

    Successful investing involves more than just numbers and ratios. You will also need to manage these five emotions to declare success.

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    Please refer to the individual articles for stock ownership disclosures.

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