Three Shares That Beat the Market Today

11 Apr 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has dipped slightly by 0.2% to 3,196 points. Within the index’s 30 constituents, 18 had finished in the red while only 10 others had made gains. Turning away from the blue chips, let’s take a look at some shares that managed to beat the market. Tee International (SGX: ...
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How Healthcare Companies Can Protect Their Profits

24 Mar 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The health care industry plays an essential role in a country’s economy. This is due mainly to the fact that people can cut down spending on cars or food, but never on their health. Therefore, many consider the health care industry as a defensive industry. What are some of the possible economic moats ...
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The Singapore Market this Week

22 Feb 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) closed at 3,100 points for the week. This was a rise of 2% over the previous week’s close of 3,039 points. The largest gainer among the Straits Times Index’s 30 shares, commodities trader Olam International (SGX: O32), is also this week’s Singapore ”Flyer”. The firm ...
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Profits Slump at Biosensors International Group

13 Feb 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Biotechnology company, Biosensors International Group (SGX: B20) announced its third quarter results on Wednesday after the markets closed. The company’s main business activity lies in the manufacture of various types of drug-eluting stents (DES) which are medical devices used to unclog blocked arteries. ...
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Would Peter Lynch Buy Biosensors International?

6 Feb 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett could not be more different in their investing approaches. And yet the two legendary investors have separately achieved remarkable returns from their respective investments. What is even more amazing is that the two investors have openly shared their investing secrets. ...
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A Look at the Week's Global Economic Events

27 Jan 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
We take a look at two global economic updates or interesting key developments that happened recently which investors can take note of. First up, we take a look at how Singapore’s manufacturing industry has been benefitting from improving global economic conditions. Next, we’ll move on to the 3 main causes ...
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Investments To Beat Inflation Rises

12 Jan 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
It would appear, on the face of it at least, that consumers might be one step ahead of many academics, experts and, more importantly, central bankers when it comes to the outlook for inflation. Just ask a roomful of consumers and you might find a significant number are concerned about rising prices. ...
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3 Significant Insider Purchases for the Past Week

10 Jan 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
As the old cliché goes, “The insiders know it best”. Substantial shareholders and directors of a company can be said to understand the ins and outs of their own company better as compared to a retail investor sitting on the sidelines. Thus, many people usually keep an eye on any significant insider trades ...
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A Look at the Week’s Global Economic Events

6 Jan 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
We take a look at two global economic updates or interesting key developments that happened recently which investors can take note of. First up, we’ll peruse through Singapore’s GDP growth figures and the performance of various industries for 2013. Next, we’ll zoom in to the continued rising tensions ...
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Singapore “Flyer” of the Week: Biosensors International

22 Nov 2013 - The Motley Fool Singapore
A medical device company, Biosensors International Group Limited (SGX: B20), has stolen the Singapore “Flyer” of the Week accolade for gaining 9.9% this week, closing at $0.94 at the time of writing. The company is involved in developing, manufacturing and marketing medical devices for interventional ...
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