Singapore’s AI and Oil Momentum: Key Stock Opportunities
About this episode
The episode discusses Singapore's economic momentum driven by AI and oil, highlighting key stock opportunities and earnings growth.
In this episode, our host and Head of Research, Thilan Wickramasinghe, discusses how improving sentiment surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement to reopen the Straits of Hormuz is lifting regional equities and easing pressure on crude oil prices. Against this backdrop, Singapore’s April NODX numbers reached a 14-year high, reinforcing the view that AI and oil-related activity remain two major drivers of the domestic market. We begin with our Analyst, Shaina Mahtani, joins the show to discuss Centurion’s stronger-than-expected 1Q results, the outlook for earnings growth and why the stock continues to stand out despite expectations for some moderation in FY26 earnings growth, supporting SMIDs Analyst, Eric’s BUY view on the stock. Thilan then highlights Technology and SMIDs Analyst Jarick’s continued positive outlook on Frencken following its 1Q results, with the BUY call supported by expectations of a stronger 2H recovery as semiconductor orders ramp up. He notes improving demand from key customers, potential upside from new DUV and EUV product introductions, and better earnings quality as the revenue mix shifts toward higher-margin semiconductor activity. He also discusses ST…
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