As we usher in the Lunar New Year, we would like to wish all our readers a prosperous and healthy year ahead. May the Year bring steady dividends, resilient portfolios, and long-term wealth that compounds quietly in the background.
With markets pushing higher and dividend growth back in focus, investors are balancing opportunity with discipline.
This week’s Smart Reads looks at how to deploy S$10,000 into dividend stocks, the first names beginners should study, and blue chips that recently raised their payouts.
We also examine stocks trading at multi-year highs, whether CPF investing can outperform its guaranteed rates, and the case for holding or selling Hongkong Land.
Beyond Singapore, we explore small caps powering everyday businesses and the battle between Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud in the AI race.
Here are this week’s top articles:
3 Dividend Stocks I Will Buy Now with S$10,000
A practical look at how to deploy fresh capital into income-generating stocks today.
The First 5 Stocks Every Singapore Beginner Investor Should Look At
A starting framework for new investors building their first portfolio.
DBS, SGX, and Keppel: 3 Blue Chips That Raised Their Dividends
These blue chips reinforced their investment case with higher payouts.
These Singapore Stocks Are at Multi-Year Highs: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
We assess whether elevated prices signal strength or caution.
Investing CPF in Stocks: Does It Really Beat CPF Interest Rates Over Time?
A long-term comparison between guaranteed CPF returns and stock market performance.
Hongkong Land Is at 52-Week Highs. Should We Sell?
We revisit fundamentals to decide whether gains should be locked in.
Small-Cap Stocks Behind the Businesses We Use Every Day
A look at lesser-known companies quietly powering essential services.
Azure vs AWS vs Google Cloud: Who Wins the AI Race in 2026?
We compare the major cloud players shaping the next phase of AI growth.
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