Time flies, and yet another earnings season has gone by.
This latest session was a little different from the past, though.
By observing the financial results announced by a slew of companies, including blue chips and REITs, we can piece together a picture of how the economy has fared thus far this year.
And the outlook, thankfully, is more sanguine than it was in the same period last year.
We are now more confident of the recovery taking hold as companies report improved earnings and better prospects.
Singapore’s banks have restored their dividends after MAS lifted last year’s cap.
Retail REITs are reporting a recovery after last year’s circuit breaker.
A slew of blue chip companies, ranging from Singtel (SGX: Z74) to Keppel Corporation Limited (SGX: BN4) to CapitaLand Limited (SGX: C31) are reporting recoveries in their businesses.
Even the hospitality sector, with Genting Singapore (SGX: G13) as a proxy, is seeing better financial figures this year.
Meanwhile, the property boom continues unabated with the likes of PropNex (SGX: OYY) and APAC Realty (SGX: CLN) seeing their revenue double compared to a year ago.
In short, the prospects for companies are looking much better.
The opportunities to invest are there.
As Smart Investors, we just have to put our brains together to find the best businesses to hold for the long term.
Here is a list of our top articles for the week.
1. DBS, OCBC and UOB Have Restored Their Dividends: Which Bank Should You Invest In?
All three local banks have restored their dividend payments to 2019 levels. So, which lender qualifies as the best investment?
2. Looking to Grow Your Wealth? These 3 Companies Make Great Candidates
These three companies are reporting steady growth and can help you to build your investment pot of gold.
3. 3 Singapore Billion-Dollar Stocks Growing Their Year on Year Profit
Growth is not confined to smaller, riskier companies. These three billion-dollar, blue-chip companies managed to report year on year profit growth despite the odds.
4. 4 REITs I Would Buy with S$10,000
Here are four REITs that I will buy now as they have the characteristics for growing distributions and are also resilient.
5. A New World of Accelerating Growth
Companies today have many opportunities to grow much faster than they have historically, and we show you just how they can do so.
6. 5 Blue-Chip Companies That Turned Their Losses into Profits
These five blue-chip companies managed to reverse their losses into profits in their latest earnings report.
7. Forget US and China: This Is the Fastest Growing eCommerce Market in the World
You’d be surprised to learn that the US and China are not the fastest-growing regions for e-commerce. Read on to find out where we are referring to.
8. Singtel Reported a Turnaround: 5 Highlights from the Telco’s Latest Business Update
Singtel (SGX: Z74) released a pleasing set of numbers for its recent business update. Here are five things investors will want to know about.
9. CapitaLand’s Final Report Card: 5 Things You Should Know
With CapitaLand Limited (SGX: C31) being delisted soon as the property giant spins off its real estate investment arm, we take a look at its last reported earnings in its current form.
10. PropNex & APAC Realty Doubled Their Profits: Is It Too Late to Buy Now?
Property brokerages PropNex (SGX: OYY) and APAC Realty (SGX: CLN) posted impressive rises in revenue and net profit. Should you take action to buy them or hold back for now?
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