At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 8.49 points, or 0.26% to 3,313.48 after trading between 3,292.13 and 3,313.48. Across the broader market, advancers outpaced decliners with 333 to 248, with 1.16 billion securities worth S$1.09 billion changed hands.
The biggest gainer on the STI was Jardine Cycle & Carriage, up 1.6% to S$27.39. Seatrium was the worst performer on the STI for the day, down 2.48% to S$1.57.
Banking stocks ended the day mostly higher. United Overseas Bank was up 0.5% to S$30.27, DBS Group Holdings added 0.42% to S$35.70, and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp rose 0.98% at S$14.40.
In economic news, Singapore's non-oil domestic exports declined 9.3% year over year in April, slowing from the 20.8% contraction in the previous month, with electronics exports recording a growth while non-electronics posting a decline, according to a report from Enterprise Singapore.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
