Singapore Telecommunications, Southeast Asia’s largest telecom firm, saw a 9% profit increase. This was driven by Optus and Airtel’s strong performance. A S$2 billion share buyback is planned over three years. Underlying net profit reached S$2.47 billion. The company surpassed half of its S$6 billion mid-term asset recycling target and raised the goal to S$9 billion.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.