The combined weightage of $DBS(D05.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ in the Straits Times Index (STI) increased from 39.6% at end-2019 to 55.0% in February 2025, before moderating to 51.6% at present, alongside average total returns of 175% over the same period. DBS, OCBC have released 1Q26 financial results, with UOB providing 1Q26 performance highlights, with each reporting results above consensus estimates. NOII Growth Driven by Wealth and Fee Income Combined non‑interest income (NOII) for DBS, OCBC, and UOB rose to S$5.16 billion in 1Q26, up from S$4.00 billion in 4Q25 and S$4.78 billion in 1Q25, representing about 39% of combined total income. The

🎯 The Pulse $DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ $DBS threw down the gauntlet with record wealth management fees and a dividend surge to S$0.81—now $OCBC and $UOB face their moment of truth. While $DBS cruised on wealth momentum, $OCBC just pulled a strategic masterstroke: fully consolidating $G07.SI (Great Eastern) for S$1.4B to unlock S$100B AUM synergies. The numbers don't lie—$OCBC's wealth fees exploded +35% YoY to a record S$923M in 9M FY2025, offsetting brutal NIM compression (-34bps to 1.84%). With Great Eastern crushing FY2025 profit targets (+21% to S$1.2B) and Q1 2026 momentum intact (+13% profit), $OCBC is weaponizing insurance to fig

Macro Theme: De-escalation and “Unstable Peace” as the Core Pricing Driver Although last weekend’s White House dinner shooting incident attracted significant attention, it did not create any material impact, and markets were not disrupted at the start of the week. Meanwhile, the ongoing “Middle East saga” continues steadily, and the U.S. decision not to arrange “in-person” negotiators suggests that the intermediary model has shifted toward “remote” communication. If no surprise attacks occur within the next one to two weeks, it can largely be concluded that this tug-of-war style “peace” will persist until around the midterm elections, when potential changes or turning points may emerge. The three potential models and scenarios of U.S.-Iran negotiations have already been discussed in previo

DBS shares are currently trading at SGD 58.50, with a consensus analyst price target of SGD 62.28 as of 4 May 2026, implying an upside potential of approximately 6.5% from current levels. [Beansprout](https://growbeansprout.com/quote/D05.SI) The $60 mark is therefore just 2.6% away — a modest but meaningful gap in the near term. DBS reported Q1 2026 net profit of SGD 2.93 billion, up 1% year-on-year and 24% quarter-on-quarter, beating expectations. Total income reached a record SGD 5.95 billion, driven by robust wealth management, strong deposit growth, and record fee and treasury customer sales. [Minichart](https://www.minichart.com.sg/2026/04/30/singapore-market-review-april-2026-dbs-q1-results-sheng-siong-growth-institutional-retail-fund-flows-dividend-dates/) Asset quality remains heal

The Pulse 🌊 $DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ Singapore's banking titans just dropped Q1 scorecards, and here's the verdict: Net Interest Income is bleeding, but wealth management is printing money like it's going out of style. $DBS, $OCBC, and $UOB collectively saw NII crater 6-8% YoY as SORA collapsed from 2.54% to 1.07%, yet they still beat consensus by flexing their wealth arms. $DBS is the undisputed alpha here—SGD 12B in wealth inflows (+15% YoY) crushed the game while revenue beat Bloomberg by +4.2%. Meanwhile, $UOB hit oversold RSI(14) at 28, screaming technical rebound setup. This isn't just a Q1 story; it's a wealth war where Singapo

DBS just delivered — and $60 may be closer than the market thinks DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) posted another strong set of results last week. On the surface, it was a “beat.” But stepping back, the more important takeaway is this: 👉 The earnings base is holding firm, even as rate tailwinds normalise 👉 The business mix is improving, not deteriorating 👉 And the capital return story remains highly compelling Put together, the pathway to $60/share looks increasingly achievable — potentially sooner than expected. ⸻ 📊 Not just a beat — a resilient earnings engine * Net profit: ~S$2.9B (+1% YoY) * Total income: Record levels * ROE: ~17% (still best-in-class globally) * Dividend: S$0.81/share (including capital return component) What stands out is the quality of earnings. Yes, net interest m

$DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ SG Banks earnings season is officially underway, with DBS firing the first shot on April 30, followed by UOB on May 7 and OCBC on May 8, and Goldman’s latest report delivers a clear message: overall results should be “decent enough,” but the divergence among the Big Three is becoming impossible to ignore. 😤 Net interest margin pressure remains a persistent headwind across the board as rates ease, while wealth management continues to shine as the bright spot driving non-interest income. Credit costs are the biggest hidden risk, with any unexpected spike potentially derailing the otherwise stable outlook. This e

Last Week's Recap 1. U.S. Market Summary: Major U.S. indexes jumped sharply on easing Middle East tensions and sliding oil prices V-shaped recovery – S&P 500 finished 4.5% higher, NASDAQ gained 6.8%, and Dow rose 3.2%. NASDAQ marked its 13th consecutive positive session (longest streak since 1992). Small-cap record – Russell 2000 climbed 5.6% to a record high, surpassing its prior peak set nearly two months earlier. Style shift – Growth stocks outpaced value for the third straight week; growth benchmark finished 6.7% higher versus a 2.4% rise for value. Oil sell-off – U.S. crude fell to ~$83/barrel from ~$96 a week earlier and an April 7 peak of ~$113; remains up 40% year-to-date. Yields fall – Treasury yields declined for the fourth week amid easing inflation concerns; 10-year yield f

$DBS Group Holdings Ltd.(DBSDF)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $SGX(S68.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ Pulse DBS just reported Q1 2026 net profit of S$2.89 billion—down 2% YoY on the surface, but here's the plot twist: this is a record pre-tax profit of S$3.44 billion being hammered by the global 15% minimum tax. While NIM compression to 1.93% is real (from 2.12% YoY), wealth management surged to record levels, safe-haven deposit inflows are flowing like never before, and treasury customer sales stayed healthy. The headline miss masks an engine that's humming harder than the numbers suggest. Key News 📊 • Q1 Net Profit: S$2.89 billion —

What To Expect From DBS Q1 2026 Earnings 🌟🌟🌟 As $DBS(D05.SI)$  Singapore's banking titan prepares to pull back the curtain on Wednesday April 30, the air is thick with a mix of cautious anticipation and resilient hope.  For investors, this Q1 2026 report isn't just about numbers.  It is a pulse check on a financial fortress standing firm amidst a volatile year of geopolitical shifts and global tax reforms. DBS: What To Expect: DBS enters this week as the ultimate sleep well at night stock, yet analysts are bracing for a slight YoY dip in net profit, estimated around SGD 2.78 billion to SGD 2.88 billion, down 2 to 4% YoY. While wealth management and treasury customer sales are expected to show healthy

According to research "Yeah, that whole “UOB and OCBC earnings: DBS set a high bar, can they follow?” narrative actually makes a lot of sense right now. DBS already came out and delivered solid results, so naturally the pressure shifts to United Overseas Bank and OCBC Bank. It’s basically the market saying, “Alright, DBS did its thing… now let’s see if you two can keep up.” The thing is, the environment right now isn’t as easy as it was before. Interest rates are starting to ease, which means banks aren’t making as much from lending margins. So even if UOB or OCBC post decent numbers, investors are looking deeper than just a “beat.” They want to see: * Can you handle shrinking margins? * Can you still grow without relying on high interest rates? * Do you have other strong areas like wealth

🌟🌟I predict $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ will close at SGD 23.00 and $UOB(U11.SI)$ will close at SGD 38.00. DBS has set a high bar and while OCBC and UOB are trying their best, they have some catch up to do to beat DBS's SGD907 million in wealth management fees. OCBC has a secret weapon in $Great Eastern(G07.SI)$.  Analysts expect OCBC to show strong wealth fee momentum because of this insurance powerhouse. UOB is the most undervalued among the 3 banks.  While it may not hit DBS's record, UOB is expected to see norma