A billion-dollar Singapore telco merger collapsed
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A billion-dollar telco merger has collapsed. A major industrial Singapore REIT is facing growing pressure. And one of Singapore’s transport giants is suddenly raising fresh questions among investors. So what’s really going on beneath the surface? Yesterday, I sat with Michelle Martin on MoneyFM89.3 to break down some of Singapore's favourite dividend stocks. We discussed: Why the Simba-M1 merger collapsed - and what it could mean for Singapore’s telco sector Is Mapletree Industrial Trust a buy despite growing DPU pressure? What’s putting pressure on ComfortDelGro shares, even as the company expands overseas? And most importantly… what dividend investors should focus on beyond just chasing headline yields Click here to listen to my radio podcast here Sometimes, investing can be simple. Willie Keng, CFA Founder, dividendtitan.com P.S. Like this issue? Click HERE to join other dividend investors reading my DT Compound Letter. I send my regular letters to your inbox. |
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