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Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns [SINGAPORE] The three local banks may be nearing the end of the margin squeeze that...
Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
[BEIJING] Some major Chinese commercial banks have removed five-year, large-scale certificates of deposit that carry a high yield from their offerings, in an effort to cut costs and offset...
BMW boosts profit margin for cars in third quarter
BMW boosts profit margin for cars in third quarter
BMW reported an operating margin of 5.2% for its automotive unit in the July-to-September period[BERLIN] German carmaker BMW posted a higher-than-forecast profit margin in its core car business in...
China’s margin curbs threaten rally in stock market favourites
China’s margin curbs threaten rally in stock market favourites
Investors chasing fast-moving trends face more uncertainty, as margin access can disappear quickly[BEIJING]  A rule aimed at curbing exposure to overvalued stocks is posing another challenge to China’s market,...
Lululemon says closure of de minimis hole will crush margin
Lululemon says closure of de minimis hole will crush margin
Published Fri, Sep 5, 2025 · 07:33 AMLULULEMON Athletica says the end of the de minimis exemption will hurt its gross margin more than tariffs.The yogawear retailer, which has...
SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S.4 million amid falling revenue, margin squeeze
SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S$3.4 million amid falling revenue, margin squeeze
[SINGAPORE] The group operating profit for Singapore Post (SingPost) in the first quarter ended Jun 30 came in at S$3.4 million, a 60 per cent year-on-year decline from S$8.4...
Seatrium H1 profit rises 300% to S4.4 million on strong order book, margin growth
Seatrium H1 profit rises 300% to S$144.4 million on strong order book, margin growth
[SINGAPORE] Seatrium’s net profit for the six months ended Jun 30 grew 301.3 per cent to S$144.4 million, from S$36 million during the same period last year, marking the...
DBS raises target price for Sheng Siong on steady earnings growth, margin superiority
DBS raises target price for Sheng Siong on steady earnings growth, margin superiority
[SINGAPORE] DBS Research Equity on Tue (Jun 10) raised its target price for Sheng Siong to S$2.30 from S$2 on the back of strong earnings growth and resilient margins...
Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports higher cash profit, stable margin in third quarter
Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports higher cash profit, stable margin in third quarter
COMMONWEALTH Bank of Australia (CBA) reported a 6 per cent rise in third-quarter cash earnings on Wednesday, helped by growth in lending volumes and higher trading income, and said...
Porsche’s Q1 profit margin plunges on China weakness, US tariffs
Porsche’s Q1 profit margin plunges on China weakness, US tariffs
Published Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 03:24 PM[FRANKFURT] Luxury sports carmaker Porsche on Tuesday (Apr 29) said its operating margin fell to 8.6 per cent in the first quarter,...