Stock markets are closing in on all-time highs. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) will likely reduce rates by the end of this month. This combination may leave you wondering: Will the stock ...

Are you planning on an early retirement? You can almost forget it if you live in Denmark. The Scandinavian nation has raised its state pension age from 67 years to 70 years. It could even rise to 74 ...

Dividend payouts, REIT updates, Singtel’s Investor Day, and smart investing strategies are all in focus this week. September brings plenty of insights for investors: dividends are rolling in from a ...

India has emerged as a global economic powerhouse. The country’s young, innovative population and rapid technology adoption are transforming companies across the nation. Among India’s many companies, ...

Blue-chip stocks are so named because of their long track record as well as strong competitive moat. Every investor should include some blue-chip stocks to form the bedrock of their investment ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were first introduced more than three decades ago, and have steadily gained popularity since then. But what are they exactly? You can think of ETFs as baskets of assets ...

The REIT sector has taken it on the chin over the past three years. The beleaguered sector had to content with soaring inflation and surging interest rates that crimped distributable income, causing ...

Want investments that can grow your wealth without keeping you up at night? Blue-chip stocks have been the quiet powerhouses behind some of the world’s most successful portfolios. What Are Blue-Chip ...

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When companies report higher profits, there is also a chance that they may increase their dividend payouts. Hence, income investors who are looking for higher dividends should turn their attention to ...

From a 52-week low in April to a record high in September, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has pulled off one of its sharpest rallies in years. Back in April, the index had slumped to 3,393 as a ...

The exponential growth of data centres worldwide amidst the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in a massive increase in the demand for electricity. In the US alone, investor-owned ...