Rock-Solid Dividend Shares to Start 2015 With

5 Jan 2015 - The Motley Fool Singapore
When it comes to dividend investing, a mistake I see and hear about often would be investors chasing stocks with high yields. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a fatter dividend cheque from the shares you own – but picking an income share based on its yield alone can be a dangerous game to play. That’s ...
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This Share Might Be On the Cusp of Greatness

9 Dec 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
For famed investor Warren Buffett, a company’s ability to earn a good return on equity is an important distinguishing criteria between a good and a poor investment. He said as much in his 1979 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder’s letter: “The primary test of managerial economic performance is the ...
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What’s Driving This Phenomenal Market-Beater’s Returns?

9 Dec 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Since the start of 2007, Singapore’s market benchmark the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has gained barely 11% to its current level of 3,316 points. But for long time investors of tourism asset owner Straco Corporation Ltd (SGX: S85), those same seven-plus years have been very fruitful with the company’s ...
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Can This Share Be A Great Dividend Play?

18 Nov 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Dividends can be a fantastic source of income for investors. If selected well, the shares you own might even be able to pay dividends which climb steadily upward over time. But, what does it mean to “select well”? I’m glad you asked. Here’re three things you can look at which can help separate the wheat ...
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This Reasonably Cheap Share Seems Poised For Growth

17 Nov 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Since closing at a peak of 3,876 points on 11 October 2007, Singapore’s market bellwether, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), is still some 15% lower at its current level of 3,296 points. On that basis, Singapore’s share market as a whole might seem to have been a disappointment for investors. For ...
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Can Singapore Flyer Fly Again Under Straco Corporation Ltd?

29 Sep 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Singapore Flyer, an iconic symbol of Singapore, to some, it is now a bitter reminder of how things can go wrong. The Singapore Flyer was built for S$240 million but fell into receivership back in May 2013 when it failed to meet its financial obligations. In an interesting turn of events, Straco Corporation ...
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How You Can Participate In China’s Growth

19 Sep 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
According to IHS Inc., a global source of critical information and insight, China is likely to become the world’s largest economy in 2024. An increase of more than three-fold in consumer spending in the country will help it displace the United States, which has held the top position for more than a century. ...
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3 Shares That Beat the Market Today

3 Sep 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Although we don’t believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on changes – just in case they’re material to our investing thesis. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has stepped-up by some 0.6% to 3,349 points today with 22 of its 30 constituents putting ...
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Find out why analysts are downbeat on Straco’s Flyer acquisition

29 Aug 2014 - Singapore Business Review
A turnaround is unlikely for the iconic wheel. The Singapore Flyer has been struggling to attract tourists since it launch in 2008, but Mainboard-listed Straco Corporation yesterday acquired the bankrupted ferris wheel for a total purchase consideration of $140 million. But analysts are not impressed ...
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Is The Singapore Flyer A Good Buy For Straco Corporation Ltd?

29 Aug 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Singapore Flyer, an iconic landmark in Singapore’s city-scape, is an orphaned child no more. Straco Corporation Ltd (SGX: S85) is going to be the new owner of the tourist attraction located at the Marina Bay area. Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd, which owns the Singapore Flyer and the assets around it, was ...
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