Most S-REITs with Retail Assets See Double-Digit Rent Reversions Despite Softer Outlook
Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-REITs) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net property income, supported by improved operating metrics, positive rental reversions, and robust occupancy rates.Here’s a look at their recent business updates and financials.1. $CapLand IntCom T(C38U.SI)$ CICT reported a slight 0.8% year-on-year decline in both gross revenue and net property income (NPI) for 1Q25, due to the absence of income from 21 Collyer Quay which was divested in November 2024. Excluding 21 Collyer Quay, gross revenue and NPI were up by 1.1% and 1.4% respectively. CICT’s retail portfolio recorded a 17.5% year-on-year growth in tenant sales, while shopper traffic grew by 23.0%. Rent reversio
The four trading sessions spanning June 13 through to June 18 saw a bit of a pause in director interests and substantial shareholdings filings. With less than 40 filings, for 20 primary-listed stocks, Directors or CEOs again filed six acquisitions, and two disposals, while substantial shareholders filed one acquisition and two disposals. 1. $CosmoSteel^(B9S.SI)$ On June 13, CosmoSteel Holdings executive director and CEO Jack Ong acquired 2 million shares at an average price of S$0.220 apiece, further increasing his direct interest from 17.39% to 18.15%.On May 15, Evolve Capital Advisory, on behalf of 3HA Capital, announced a voluntary conditional cash offer for all issued and paid-up ordinary shares of CosmoSteel Holdings at S$0.20 apiece.
Understanding Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Recent Rally, Strong Financials Or Others?
$SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$ has experienced a significant stock rally in recent times, driven by a confluence of factors, including its strong positioning in the booming AI server market, key partnerships, and a generally positive outlook for the semiconductor industry. While its financial performance has shown growth, it is also important to acknowledge some recent challenges and the forward-looking nature of its valuation. In this article, I would like to discuss the analysis of the drivers that are behind SMCI’s rally. Dominance in the AI Server Market SMCI's core business is the manufacturing of high-performance servers, particularly those optimized for AI workloads. This puts the company squarely in the "sweet spot" of the current techno
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the focus of oil prices? Take the opportunity to learn to use the bear
As the United States intervenes in the Israel-Iraq war, people are increasingly worried about whether the Strait of Hormuz, the "most important oil choke point in the world", will be closed.Kusari, a member of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament, recently said,Iran's parliament has concluded that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed, but the final decision lies with Iran's Supreme National Security Council.The Strait of Hormuz is the strait connecting the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, and it is also the only waterway entering the Persian Gulf. Its strategic position is self-evident. Crude oil from major oil-producing countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Iran needs to be transported to all parts of the world through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a
As I had shared yesterday, US or Donald Trump has made his move. All eyes are now on Iranian 🇮🇷 response... what would Iran do? Oh, what could Iranian even do? That would be the expected thought process of Donald Trump's government. Like China in a tariff war, Donald Trump expects Iran to do nothing and just surrender. As mentioned in my previous post, I don't have military visibility into Iranian military capabilities. However desperate people take desperate measures. I am obviously not hoping for a 9-11 or equivalent event. Besides conventional warfare, US has to be prepared for some unconventional responses from the Iranian government. The market's current response is relatively subdued if I may. Yes, there's the initial drop in indices future and some spikes in oil and gas pr
Tesla Enters a New Cycle: The Ambition and Uncertainty Behind Its Low-Key Robotaxi Launch
Last Sunday, Tesla $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ launched its first Robotaxi pilot project in Austin, Texas. Although the initial rollout was modest—featuring just about 10 Model Y vehicles equipped with FSD (Full Self-Driving) software instead of the previously announced Cybercab—the cars operated within a designated area, accompanied by safety drivers. The first group of riders, carefully selected by Tesla, only had to pay a fixed shareholder fare of $4.20. Despite the low-key nature of the launch, this milestone marks Tesla's long-awaited delivery on a promise years in the making. It is widely regarded as a critical inflection point, signaling the company’s entry into its next strategic phase. Source: X Tesla Finally Delivers on Its Robotaxi Pledge As e
$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ SoFI: sold 4300 shares of SoFi for 9.37% actualised loss of capital. This is part of covered call expired on 20th June in the money when it close at $15.20. Decided to not to roll the call to a higher strike and further out as I think SoFI might have hit a temporary resistance level that will take some weeks to clear and I also think that I can accumulate SoFI at lower levels. Another reason was that I am heavily exposed on this single company holding taking up significant capital allocation and I'm looking to reduce exposure to more risk adjusted levels. Still long term bullish on SoFi and I'll continue to trade on SoFI in the meanwhile.
$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ SoFI: sold 500 shares of SoFi at breakeven cost of $15. This is part of covered call expired on 20th June in the money when it close at $15.20. Decided to not to roll the call to a higher strike and further out as I think SoFI might have hit a temporary resistance level that will take some weeks to clear and I also think that I can accumulate SoFI at lower levels. Another reason was that I am heavily exposed on this single company holding taking up significant capital allocation and I'm looking to reduce exposure to more risk adjusted levels. Still long term bullish on SoFi and I'll continue to trade on SoFI in the meanwhile. In total, I had sold 4300 shares at $14.50 and 500 share at $15 to recover ca
$DBS(D05.SI)$ DBS Bank - As expected, price is down due to war but I think the dividend may likley support the price at current price of 43.40 with an yield of 6.91 percent! Dbs is the only local bank that is paying out quarterly dividend. Expecting another interim dividend of 0.60 + 0.15 special dividend. Not a call to buy or sell! Pls dyodd. 6th May 2025: DBS bank - 1st quarter results is out. Net profit is down 2 percent to 2.9b due to 15 percent global minimum tax. ROE 17.3 percent. I think results beat market expectations of 2.82b. Interim dividend of 60 cents plus special dividend of 15 cents! I think results is quite good! First Quarter net profit is up 10% qoq. Total Revenue increased 6% to 5.905b. Due to trade Tarrifs, FY2025 net profi
SORA Keeps Falling: Which Bank to Choose for Fixed Deposit?
As global uncertainty persists and investors search for safe havens, Singapore’s financial markets continue to absorb waves of capital. One clear indicator? The 3-month Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA), a key benchmark of short-term borrowing costs has been sliding steadily. Recently, it hovers around just 2.10%, far below what some might have anticipated. For savers and investors, this raises a pressing question: Should we still bother with fixed deposits, or are there better alternatives out there? Why I Don’t Use Fixed Deposits Personally, I don’t park my money in fixed deposits and I don’t have a favorite bank for them either. My reasons are simple: Low interest rates Lack of flexibility: Money locked in for 6 to 12 months might earn a bit of interest, but what if I suddenly nee
Investors are bracing for a knee-jerk selloff in stock markets on Monday after the weekend's U.S. attack on Iran raised the specter of retaliation and higher oil prices.The best-performing concepts is Alternative Carriers. Considering the different perceptions of the stock, this time TigerPicks chose $AST SpaceMobile, Inc.(ASTS)$ to have a fundamental highlight to help users understand it better. $AST SpaceMobile, Inc.(ASTS)$ AST SpaceMobile is a satellite communications company focused on building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones. Positive DevelopmentsAST SpaceMobile has laid out an aggressive schedule of five launches over roughly si
How To Navigate Latest Turmoil Brought By Israel-Iran Conflict
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with recent escalations including US involvement, has introduced significant turmoil and uncertainty into global markets. In this article I would like to share what I think we as investor can do as navigating this turmoil can be challenging, but a disciplined and strategic approach can help mitigate risks and even identify opportunities. Key Impacts of the Israel-Iran Conflict on Markets Oil Prices and Inflation Direct Impact: The most immediate and significant impact is on global oil prices. The Middle East is a critical region for oil production and supply. Any disruption to production, or threats to key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz (through which about 20% of global oil and 20% of global LNG passes), can cause prices to surge. O
Platform or Product? Why Tencent May Be the Tortoise to Alibaba’s Hare
Ecosystems Eat Commerce for Breakfast When sizing up Tencent versus Alibaba, I see a philosophical split disguised as a market one: platform power vs. commerce muscle. Alibaba dazzles with revenue fireworks across e-commerce, logistics and cloud, but Tencent quietly thrives on a sticky platform ecosystem where users, content, and transactions orbit WeChat like satellites. In an era where Chinese tech is still tiptoeing through regulatory minefields, Tencent’s less transactional, more embedded role in digital life may offer superior long-term resilience. Platform power scales quietly. Commerce churns loudly Consider this: $TENCENT(00700)$ doesn’t just own apps; it owns habits. From chatting to paying the electricity bill, WeChat is less a platform
Banana Republic Exploding Debt Crisis and TACO War with the Federal Reserve
$S&P 500(.SPX)$$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$ The United States is hurtling toward a fiscal cliff, and tensions between monetary policy and political pressure are boiling over. With the national debt now exceeding $37 trillion, former President Donald Trump has launched a series of fiery attacks on the Federal Reserve, accusing Chair Jerome Powell of compounding America’s financial crisis by refusing to cut interest rates. In Trump’s view, Powell is not just being stubborn—he’s being destructive. The former president claims that the central bank’s current rate policy is costing the government hundreds of billions of dollars in unnecessary interest payments. With deficits mounting and debt s
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025, in its note to clients $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ said it updated its Sharpe Ratio basket - a list of 50 stocks with the highest expected risk-adjusted returns. So far, the basket has gained +3% YTD, surpassing S&P 500's +1.7% gain. For 2025, the S&P 500's overall risk-adjusted return has been "lower than usual" says GS. The strategists attributed this to increase volatility & lower-than-average returns from fears around tariffs. The bank rebalanced its portfolio by choosing stocks with a high prospective Sharpe Ratio, a gauge for risk-adjusted returns. This is derived by dividing “a percentage return to a stock's consensus 12-month price target” by its “6-month option-implied volatility”. According to Goldman Sachs: The me
The Fed's New Projections Are a Warning for Stock Investors | What Jerome Powell Isn't Saying Directly
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ We just got some major news from the Federal Reserve, and while the headlines might seem tame—no interest rate hike and still two cuts projected this year—the deeper message is far less reassuring. In fact, if you take the time to actually dig into the fine print of the Fed’s latest economic projections, as I have, it becomes clear: this is a warning shot for stock market investors. So in this articles, I want to break it all down for you—not just what Powell said, but what it means, and most importantly, what the data behind the message reveals. There are subtle but powerful changes in their outlook that suggest the economy is cooling more than expected, inflation is sticking around longer than hoped, and interest rates aren’t