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    Smart Reads of the Week: Singapore Banks Hitting New Highs, iFAST’s UK Digital Bank Foray and Q&M Dental

    Banks have been in the limelight this week as we gear up for the earnings season.
    The Smart InvestorBy The Smart InvestorJanuary 15, 20223 Mins Read
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    Banks have been in the limelight this week.

    DBS Group (SGX: D05), Singapore’s largest bank, recently hit an all-time high of S$35.51 while United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11) hit its 52-week high of S$29.44

    We delve more deeply into the reasons for this rise to assess if it can be sustained.

    Speaking of banks, financial technology group iFAST Corporation Limited (SGX: AIY) announced that it purchased an 85% stake in a UK digital bank, BFC Bank.

    This move was aimed at boosting its customer base and assets under administration while giving the fintech group a coveted banking licence.

    We explore the details of this deal and tease out its pros and cons.

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

    1. DBS and UOB Share Prices are Hitting New Highs: Can Their Run Continue?

    As mentioned above, the share prices of both DBS and UOB are hitting new highs. Can this streak continue?

    2. iFAST Splashes Out S$73 Million to Buy a UK Digital Bank: 4 Things Investors Should Know

    iFAST is coughing up S$73 million to acquire and inject capital into BFC Bank. Here are four things that investors will want to know about this purchase.

    3. These 4 Stocks More Than Doubled in 2021: Can They Do It Again in 2022?

    These four stocks performed very well last year. But can they repeat the same feat this year?

    4. These 5 Blue-Chip Singapore Stocks Could Increase Dividends in 2022

    Looking for promising blue-chip stocks? These five have the potential to increase their dividends this year.

    5. 5 Potential Blue-Chip Stocks That Pay You a Dividend for 2022

    Here is a list of dividend-paying stocks that may be included in the blue-chip Straits Times Index in the coming quarters.

    6. 4 Singapore REITs Hitting 52-Week Lows: Are They a Bargain?

    REITs have had a tough time since late last year. Here are four Singapore REITs that are hitting a year low and could potentially qualify as a suitable investment candidate.

    7. How REITs Can Help You to Enjoy a Comfortable Retirement

    If you are concerned about having enough for retirement, it’s time that you explore REITs as a viable investment asset class.

    8. These 4 US Growth Stocks Are at 52-Week Lows: Are They a Buy?

    Over in the US, many growth stocks are also plumbing their 52-week lows. Here are four that investors may feel represent great bargains.

    9. Too ‘Broke’ To Invest: No Longer an Excuse

    There used to be a minimum sum you need to fork out to purchase exchange-traded funds, but this threshold has been lowered recently. Read on to find out what these changes are.

    10. 4 Things You Should Know About Q&M Dental Group

    Here are four interesting facts about Singapore’s largest dental chain.

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