Smart Reads of the Week: DBS Group, Keppel Ltd and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust

We review the earnings for three blue-chip stocks and unearth several REITs that managed to up their DPU.

With the earnings season in full swing, DBS Group (SGX: D05) became the first of the three local banks to report its 2023 results.

The lender released a stellar set of numbers accompanied by a dividend increase and a bonus issue.

Meanwhile, Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) also released an upbeat set of financial numbers for 2023.

The asset manager is making progress on its objectives even as it reports its highest-ever annual profit.

Elsewhere, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U) also reported its full-year earnings.

The retail and commercial REIT became one of the few REITs that posted a year-on-year increase in its DPU.

Here is a list of our top articles for this week.

1. DBS Reports Record 2023 Profit, Ups Quarterly Dividend to S$0.54 and Proposes a Bonus Issue: 5 Highlights from the Bank’s Latest Earnings

Singapore’s largest bank delivered a sparkling set of earnings as it upped its dividend and proposed a 1-for-10 bonus issue.

2. Keppel Ltd Chalks Up a Record-High Profit of S$4.1 Billion and Increases Dividends to S$0.34: 5 Highlights from the Asset Manager’s 2023 Earnings

Keppel chalked up a record net profit on the sale of its offshore and marine business and also upped its dividend for 2023.

3. CICT Reports a 1.7% Increase in DPU for 2023: 5 Highlights from the Retail and Commercial REIT’s Latest Earnings

CICT reported a commendable set of earnings and sported strong operating metrics that should see it through 2024.

4. 4 Resilient Singapore REITs with Distribution Yields of 5.4% or Higher

Read on to find out which Singapore REITs are resilient and sport distribution yields of 5.4% or more.

5. 4 Attractive Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Paying a Dividend Yield of 4.7% or Higher

Blue-chip stocks are well known for their stability and resilience. Here are four that are paying out attractive dividend yields.

6. Looking for Solid Growth Stocks? Here Are 4 You Should Consider Owning

If you are looking to accumulate good growth stocks, you can consider these four for your buy watchlist.

7. 4 Singapore REITs That Increased Their DPU

Read on to find out which four Singapore REITs managed to increase their DPU despite macroeconomic headwinds.

8. 4 Steady Singapore Dividend Stocks I Will Buy with S$40,000

If I had S$40,000, here are four dependable Singapore dividend stocks I plan to accumulate.

9. How to Unearth Your Next Winning Stock

Here are some useful methods you can utilise to unearth great investment ideas.

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