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The year's REIT gainers and losers
The year’s top gainer was no surprise (see chart 1). Keppel DC REIT is in demand because data centres are in demand, and supply is likely to be limited given that Singapore is curbing the building of more data centres. Ascendas Hospitality Trust was acq
December 20, 2019
Funds
Quarz Capital not like other activist funds, looks for undervalued stocks that pay a dividend
SINGAPORE (Dec 2): In April this year, following overwhelming votes in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in favour of resolutions by CapitaLand’s independent shareholders to acquire Ascendas-Singbridge (ASB), Quarz Capital Management (QCM) wrote an
November 29, 2019
Broker's Calls
OCBC keeps 'overweight' on Singapore hospitality sector as REITs rally
SINGAPORE (Feb 7): OCBC Investment Research is maintaining “overweight” on Singapore’s hospitality space as the sector’s REITs – namely CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDL HT), Ascott Residence Trust (ART) and Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) – rally
February 07, 2019
The Hour Glass rises on bullish data, but Chew’s calls off sale to third party
(Oct 30): The market is warming up to luxury watch retailer The Hour Glass, which we added to our Singapore Market Portfolio on Oct 10. During the week to Oct 24, the stock rallied 6.2%, on reports that Swiss watch exports to Singapore saw a 90% y-o-y sur
October 27, 2017
Broker's Calls
Tepid DPU growth but bond-like stability expected of Ascott Residence: CIMB
SINGAPORE (July 21): CIMB says it is not impressed by Ascott Residence Trust’s 1H17’s operational numbers given flat y-o-y gross profit.
July 21, 2017
Broker's Calls
Will Ascott's third bite of Big Apple taste just as sweet?
SINGAPORE (June 1): DBS Vickers says it is “generally positive” on Ascott Residence Trust’s most recent acquisition given the expected DPU accretion although much will depend on how it is funded.
June 01, 2017
Stocks To Watch
Frasers Centrepoint Limited, Ascott Residence Trust, SATS, USP Group
SINGAPORE (April 17): Here are some stocks that could move the market this Monday morning.
April 17, 2017
Broker's Calls
Rights issue ‘dilutive to yield and NAV’ for Ascott REIT: Religare
SINGAPORE (March 7): The rights issue by Ascott Residence Trust to raise $442.7 million for the purchase of three properties in Germany and Singapore will be dilutive to both yield and net asset value (NAV) of the REIT, according to a note by Religare Cap
March 07, 2017
Broker's Calls
Another tough operating year ahead for Singapore’s hospitality sector
SINGAPORE (Jan 18): OCBC Investment Research is keeping its “neutral” rating on Singapore’s hospitality sector on expectations of a challenging 2017, but highlighting opportunities for dollar-cost averaging in 2018.
January 18, 2017