2 October 2024
Market View: Will there be continuous cheer for S-REITs?
Singapore shares opened in the negative territory, but ultimately closed in the green, up 0.1%. We’ve seen an incredible run of Singapore stocks. Year-to-date, shares of the largest 30 Singapore companies are up 11%, and it has hit its all-time peak over the last 5 years. Is there more room to run? On top of that, Singapore REITs market is the second largest REIT sector in Asia, behind Japan.With Fed started cutting rates, investors have been cheering with shares of S-REITs recovering 15% over the last 3 months. So what’s next? Will S-REITs continue to be winners of the market? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, to find out more.

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30 July 2024
Market View: Outlook for S-REITs; Sheng Siong posts 7% yoy rise in net profit; Toyota’s global production tumbled; Apple vs Alphabet vs Nvidia chips; Expectations for Microsoft, AMD earnings; Netflix reportedly testing interest for bond sale and more
Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today ahead of a key US Federal Reserve meeting.
The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,449.48 points after 45.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust, after its manager today announced a 3.4 per cent year-on-year decrease in distribution per unit for the half year ended June.
Elsewhere, from more on Sheng Siong’s earnings to a potential bond sale by Netflix – more corporate headlines remain in focus.
Also on deck, Toyota’s output skidding and how Apple appears to be using no Nvidia GPUs in training AI models.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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23 July 2024
Bigger Picture: What to invest in Singapore in 2H2024
Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research discusses how the US elections and potential rate cuts in the 2nd half of the year will affect investors in Singapore, and why she believes Reits are looking more attractive.
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12 June 2024
Market View: Last lookahead to US May CPI, Fed’s June decision; China’s May inflation, Apple nearly overtake Microsoft as world’s most valuable company on AI announcements, Oracle’s deals with Google, OpenAI; Raspberry Pi’s IPO and more
Singapore equities started the morning on a strong footing, amid mixed global performance overnight.
In the morning, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent higher at 3,320.48 points after 55.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Yoma Strategic. The firm had responded to Singapore Exchange Regulation’s queries on the unusual trading activity of its shares, noting that it was unaware of any reasons for such trading.
Elsewhere, from more on China’s May inflation numbers and how Apple shares hit a record high in the previous session on the back of announcements on its new AI features, more international and corporate headlines are in focus.
We will also have one last look at expectations on May’s US CPI numbers and the Federal Reserve June rate decision before we get the official prints and announcements later tonight or tomorrow morning.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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7 May 2024
Market View: SG Reits earnings, Tokyo Disney Resort’s 320 billion yen expansion; Apple reportedly developing homegrown AI chips
Singapore stocks entered this morning slightly stronger following overnight gains on Wall Street and Europe brought about by optimism over potential rate cuts by central banks.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index headed down 0.2 per cent to 3,309.13 points after 21 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust. Its distribution per unit (DPU) for the first half of the fiscal year declined 1.1 per cent to S$0.0348.
Meanwhile, from more on Tokyo Disney Resort’s S$2.8 billion expansion to Apple reportedly developing its homegrown chip to run AI tools in data centres, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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19 April 2024
Market Wrap: How is the latest Israel attack on Iran affecting the STI?
On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI has performed in the past week, how the latest heightened tension in the Middle East is affecting local markets, outlook of the earnings season and how the new Prime Minister in May may affect markets.

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5 March 2024
Market View: CDL close to sealing Hilton Paris Opera Hotel deal; China’s 2024 GDP growth target at ~5%, implications on SGX counters; Haidilao International to launch franchise model; Are investors risk-averse ahead of Powell’s testimony, JOLTS report
Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this morning, despite overnight losses in global markets.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,127.49 points after 36.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have City Developments Limited. The property giant is close to sealing a 244 million euro (S$356 million) deal to buy the Hilton Paris Opera hotel from asset management giant Blackstone.
Meanwhile from the latest China GDP growth target to investors sentiment on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony and key jobs openings numbers – more international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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1 March 2024
Market Wrap: Will the STI’s losing streak continue into March?
On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research for a market wrap. The Singapore stock market moved lower in two straight sessions earlier this week, and some analysts say the losing streak may continue for the stock market. But how did the STI fare overall in February? Were there any dividend stock standouts for this month? What should investors look out for in the month of March that could move the STI?

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17 May 2023
Market View: SIA’s record net profits in its 76-year history; Shell to use AI in deep sea oil exploration; UN projects global economic growth at 2.3% in 2023; Biden cancels visit to Australia to deal with US debt ceiling stalemate
Singapore stocks were down this morning, tracking overnight losses globally.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent to 3,205.35 points after 69 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, SIA continues to fly high. The group posted its highest full-year net profit in its 76-year history to S$2.2 billion for FY2022/23. That’s to be compared against a net loss of S$962 million in FY2021/22.
Elsewhere, unease over the slow progress of US debt talks further dampened sentiment in Asia markets today. With US President Joe Biden scrapping stops in Papua New Guinea and Australia after attending the G7 summit, how concerned should we be?
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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10 May 2023
Market View: OCBC’s Q1 profits jumped 39% to record S$1.88b; Olam Agri plans dual listing in June; Impact of possible Olam Agri IPO on Singapore’s listing activity; US consumer inflation and possible surprise on the upside; US Biden and McCarthy on US debt ceiling
Singapore stocks rose this morning, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and in Europe.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index climbed 0.2 per cent to 3,249.78 points after some 53.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC, after the bank announced that net profit for its first quarter rose 39 per cent to a record S$1.88 billion, bolstered by strong net interest income growth.
Meanwhile, investors zoom in on Olam Group after reports said the agri food giant is planning to launch in June a dual IPO of its agricultural unit that could raise up to US$1 billion in Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
If actualised, the dual listing would solidify Southeast Asia as a global IPO hotspot and give a lift to Singapore’s IPO activity.
Elsewhere, all eyes are on April’s US consumer inflation due later tonight. That’s as traders continued to watch President Joe Biden and top lawmakers’ attempt to break a deadlock over raising the US$31.4 trillion US debt limit.
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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26 April 2023
Market View: Microsoft and Alphabet’s results top estimates; Alibaba’s cloud computing division slashes prices by up to half; MAS’ half-yearly macroeconomic review; Suntec REIT’s DPU down 27.4% yoy
Singapore shares fell this morning, mirroring losses in global markets.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,291.7 points after 40.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, after the Reit posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.01737 (1.73 Singapore cents) for the first quarter of 2023, a 27.4 per cent decline from the same period a year ago.
Meanwhile, mixed earnings reports in the US continue to weigh on investors though we saw promising earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet after markets closed.
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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19 April 2023
Market View: S-Reits’ distribution figures; US beige book of economic conditions; More Fed officials to speak; Hong Kong’s interbank liquidity at its lowest since the GFC and impact on banks
Singapore shares rose today following an upbeat session on the European market.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.1 per cent to 3,311.43 points in early trade after 53 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, Reits continue to be in focus this week as well with Keppel DC Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit among those posting their distribution numbers.
Globally, investors now shift their focus away from US banks to the Fed’s next moves after recent bank earnings soothed concerns about the sector. With a number of Fed officials set to speak this week and the central bank’s “beige book” of economic conditions due today, what can we expect?
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.

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16 September 2022
Market View: Fed's rate hike expectation after red-hot CPI data, China keeping rates unchanged, Impact of rate decisions on Singapore's economy and stock market
Global equity markets have been rather volatile mid-week after stronger-than-expected US inflation data triggered fears of more aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. But where exactly would the Fed go? While the US is expected to be tackling inflation head on, China is holding its key rate or the one-year medium-term lending facility unchanged at 2.75% - what does this mean for its economy? But how will all of that weigh on the economy and stock market in Singapore? On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research to find out.

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1 August 2022
Bigger Picture: Impact of rising rates, slowdown on earnings
Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, discusses what worries about an economic slowdown will mean for corporate earnings, and how rising interest rates will impact various sectors.

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5 January 2022
Bigger Picture: Singapore stock returns projected to moderate to single digit
Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research shares her outlook for Singapore markets and how investors should reposition themselves around emerging themes.

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26 August 2021
A Review of Singapore's Recent Earnings Season
Carmen Lee, Managing Director of Equity Research at OCBC, joined us once more on Prime Time to help recap Singapore's recent earnings season, and discuss which sectors impressed. She also touched on signs of rising price pressures weighing on profits, the outlook for Singapore's aviation sector, and which sectors might be more vulnerable to rising rate pressures.

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26 August 2021
A Review of Singapore's Recent Earnings Season
Carmen Lee, Managing Director of Equity Research at OCBC, joined us once more on Prime Time to help recap Singapore's recent earnings season, and discuss which sectors impressed. She also touched on signs of rising price pressures weighing on profits, the outlook for Singapore's aviation sector, and which sectors might be more vulnerable to rising rate pressures.

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10 June 2021
Market View: Taking Stock of Singapore Equities Heading into the 2nd Half
Solid gains booked by Singapore equities since the start of the year hit a bit of a snag with the Phase 2 HA measures being implemented last May. But Carmen Lee, OCBC's Head of Equities Research, thinks that this may be a temporary setback. She joined us on Prime Time to share their outlook for local stocks, assessed potential headwinds from COVID risks and skilled labour shortages, as well as their outlook on the country's REITs.

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20 April 2021
Wealth Insights with the OCBC Wealth Panel - Singapore Residential Property - Physical assets or stocks? (Episode 5)
Investing in property is not just about buying the property itself. Hear what Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, has to say.
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30 March 2021
Wealth Insights with the OCBC Wealth Panel -  What can we expect from Singapore’s stock market this year (Episode 2)
Hear what Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, thinks of undervalued stocks and if they could be coming back into focus.
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23 March 2021
Market View: Taking Stock of Singapore's Recent Earnings Season and Capitaland's Restructuring
Carmen Lee, Head of Investment Research at OCBC, joined us on Prime Time to discuss her impressions of Singapore's recent earnings season, but she also shared her thoughts on Capitaland's major restructuring plans, and what it might mean for shareholders.

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16 July 2020
OCBC Bank's Outlook for Singapore Equities
The second quarter rebound for global equities showed signs of stalling, with questions over the valuations of some tech stocks in the US. But in the case of Singapore, The Straits Times Index may not see more losses and trade range-bound with slight gains. OCBC's Head of Investment Research Carmen Lee joined us to discuss their outlook on valuations and whether a rotation from growth to value stocks might occur in the coming months.

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1Q Earnings Wrap with OCBC's Carmen Lee
How did Singaporean companies fare in the first quarter earnings-wise? OCBC's Head of Equity Research Carmen Lee thinks that there weren't too many surprises, but is keeping tabs of how the trade war might impact earnings down the road. She also spoke to us about whether there are bargains to be found amidst the prolonged pullback in equities.

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