Keppel Shares Surge as Analysts Boost Targets Following Strong Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Keppel Shares Surge as Analysts Boost Targets Following Strong Earnings

Keppel Ltd shares climbed 2.6% to S$12.42, extending gains after last week's S$1.1 billion profit and special dividend announcement. Analysts have raised price targets toward S$14, citing earnings growth and asset management fees.

OCBC Shares Dip Ahead of Earnings as Singapore Revises Growth Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

OCBC Shares Dip Ahead of Earnings as Singapore Revises Growth Outlook

OCBC shares edged lower as Singapore raised its 2026 GDP forecast. Investors await the bank's Feb. 25 results following DBS's margin pressure warning.

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Yangzijiang Shares Gain on Renewed Shipbuilding Orders Amid Mixed Freight Signals
Markets Daniel Marsh

Yangzijiang Shares Gain on Renewed Shipbuilding Orders Amid Mixed Freight Signals

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares advanced 3.4% as Maersk's new vessel order signaled potential demand recovery, while investors monitor freight rate pressures and import data.

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DBS Q4 Earnings Disappoint, Shares Edge Lower Amid Margin Pressure
Earnings James Calloway

DBS Q4 Earnings Disappoint, Shares Edge Lower Amid Margin Pressure

DBS Group shares declined after reporting a 10% drop in quarterly net profit, missing analyst estimates. The bank cited lower net interest margins and increased loan-loss provisions, primarily tied to real estate.

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South32 Gains as Mozambique Pledges Support for Mozal Smelter
Commodities Rebecca Torres

South32 Gains as Mozambique Pledges Support for Mozal Smelter

South32 shares rose after Mozambique's energy minister committed to keeping the Mozal aluminium smelter operational. Investors await the company's half-year results on Feb. 12 for further clarity.

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CAR Group Maintains Gains Amid Broker Caution Over FX and AI Risks
Earnings James Calloway

CAR Group Maintains Gains Amid Broker Caution Over FX and AI Risks

CAR Group shares held post-earnings gains after reporting a 16% rise in half-year net profit to A$143 million and raising its dividend. Brokers trimmed price targets citing foreign exchange and AI uncertainties.

Telstra Shares Dip Amid Spectrum Fee Dispute Ahead of Earnings
Regulation James Calloway

Telstra Shares Dip Amid Spectrum Fee Dispute Ahead of Earnings

Telstra shares edged lower as the telecom giant pushes for a cap on spectrum renewal costs, challenging regulator proposals ahead of its half-year results.

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DroneShield Stock Surges on Key Executive Appointment Ahead of Financial Results
Markets Daniel Marsh

DroneShield Stock Surges on Key Executive Appointment Ahead of Financial Results

DroneShield shares climbed 7.3% following the appointment of former Thales Australia executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer. Investors now await the company's FY2025 results, scheduled for release on February 19.

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Wesfarmers Gains Ahead of Earnings as Consumer Sentiment Weakens
Earnings James Calloway

Wesfarmers Gains Ahead of Earnings as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Wesfarmers shares rose 1.23% on Tuesday, outperforming a flat ASX 200, as investors await half-year results on February 19 for insights into retail demand amid softer consumer confidence.

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WiseTech Global Rises on Hapag-Lloyd IoT Pilot Ahead of Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

WiseTech Global Rises on Hapag-Lloyd IoT Pilot Ahead of Earnings

WiseTech Global shares gained 2.6% after announcing a container tracking pilot with shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, as investors await half-year results due February 25.

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CSL CEO Steps Down Ahead of Earnings, Shares Drop Nearly 5%
Earnings James Calloway

CSL CEO Steps Down Ahead of Earnings, Shares Drop Nearly 5%

CSL announced CEO Paul McKenzie's retirement, with Gordon Naylor appointed interim leader. The biotech firm's shares fell 4.98% following the news.

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CSL Leadership Transition Weighs on ASX Amid Tech Rebound
Markets Daniel Marsh

CSL Leadership Transition Weighs on ASX Amid Tech Rebound

CSL shares fell nearly 5% following CEO Paul McKenzie's unexpected retirement, overshadowing a broader market recovery led by technology stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed essentially flat at 8,867.4.

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