US technology stocks had a strong session on Thursday, 27 August, with software stocks leading the charge. Several names jumped by double digits by the 4pm ET market close, highlighting just how quickly sentiment can turn when investors regain confidence in a sector.
For Singapore investors, it is a useful reminder that markets can move quickly, but that does not mean every rally deserves to be chased.
This week’s Smart Reads looks at where investors can still find opportunities, from dividend income and blue-chip growth to whether it makes sense to keep buying as Singapore stocks continue to climb.
For income investors, we look beyond headline yields to assess whether high dividends are actually sustainable, including one forgotten blue chip that recently raised its payout by 77%.
And for families, we explore how investing S$2,000 a year for a child could potentially grow into a meaningful sum by age 17.
Here are this week’s top articles:
DBS, OCBC or UOB: Which Bank Pays the Most Dividends on a S$10,000 Investment?
We compare Singapore’s three major banks to see which one could generate the most dividend income from a S$10,000 investment.
3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth
Three established companies with the potential to grow earnings and compound shareholder returns over many years.
Singapore Stocks Keep Rising: Should You Buy Now or Wait for a Pullback?
With Singapore stocks continuing to climb, we consider whether investors should buy now or wait for a correction.
STI 5,700: 3 Blue-Chip Dividend Singapore Stocks to Watch
The STI has reached another major milestone. Here are three dividend-paying blue chips worth watching.
Alphabet’s Buyback vs Singtel’s Payout: Two Different Ways to Reward Shareholders
Share buybacks and dividends work differently. We compare how two major companies return cash to their shareholders.
5 High-Yield Singapore Stocks: Are Their Dividends Really Safe?
A high yield can be tempting, but investors should look at the cash flow and fundamentals behind the payout.
This Forgotten Blue Chip Raised Its Dividends by 77%: Is It Worth Another Look?
A major dividend increase puts this overlooked blue chip back on investors’ radar.
S$2,000 a Year From Age 1 to 16: How Much Could Your Child Have by 17?
What could happen if a child’s annual S$2,000 support were invested instead of spent? We run through the numbers.
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