STI Slides 2.1%, DBS at $55: Is This a Buy-the-Dip Moment?

SATS fell 5.9%, while Singapore Airlines dropped 4.7%. The three banks — DBS, OCBC and UOB — also closed lower, dragging the index to 4,890. In contrast, ST Engineering gained 2.8%, reflecting a rotation into defense amid geopolitical tension. With oil elevated and investors shifting toward Treasuries and gold, would you buy the dip? Who is your add-choice?

avatarxc__
03-02 23:48

STI Crashes 2.2% on Iran War Fears: Grab DBS at $55 Before It Skyrockets? 💥📉

$Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ Buckle up, investors! The Straits Times Index took a nasty hit today, plunging 2.2% to close at 4,883 amid escalating US-Iran tensions that's got oil spiking and everyone scrambling for safe havens like gold and Treasuries. 😱 But hey, is this the perfect storm for a buy-the-dip frenzy? With banks like DBS sliding to $55.63 (down 2.6%), airlines getting hammered, and defense plays like ST Engineering bucking the trend with a solid 2.8% gain, there's rotation happening faster than you can say "geopolitical chaos." Let's dive deep into why this dip might be your golden ticket – or a trap to avoid. 🚀 First off, the big picture: Oil's up a whopping 6.6% to $71.46 per barrel thanks to strikes disrupting crude flows throug
STI Crashes 2.2% on Iran War Fears: Grab DBS at $55 Before It Skyrockets? 💥📉
avatarZYLee
03-02 19:52
【Voting Post】Just picked up 100 shares of DBS at 57.92. 📉 Still holding strong. I know the FY2025 numbers show a bit of a dip, and seeing the Big Three in the red today might look scary to some. But after digging into the results, I’m not sweating this drop at all. Here’s why I’m holding my ground: That 38% Dividend Boost: DBS is still the "Dividend King" for a reason. Missing Q4 estimates is a short-term hurdle, but that payout hike tells me the management isn't worried about their long-term cash flow. The "Dip" is Relative: My entry at 57.920 might be underwater right now, but for a bank as well-capitalized as DBS, these fluctuations are part of the cycle. I’m playing the long game here. Market Overreaction?: It feels like the market is reacting heavily to the 2026 "cautious outlook," but if you're l
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It's probably best to wait. While the STI is cheaper today, the 2.09% drop was driven by high-stakes geopolitical tension, not just market noise. Be patience!
avatarSHANEPNSTOCK
03-02 23:08
I will go into gold using 20% of my capital. 30% into sembcorp while waiting for good news. Balance 50% to spread purchase in SIA share. 
avatarJacob2020
03-02 22:59
Dbs for $50 please. UOB for $30
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03-02 11:44

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avatardeston
03-02 11:43
Gotta be a buy the dip situation. Sure to bounce back. 
avatarxc__
02-25

Singapore Banks' Earnings Bloodbath: DBS, OCBC, UOB Dips – Knife-Catch Nightmare or Bargain Hunter's Paradise? 😱💰

$DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ Singapore's Big Three banks just dropped their FY2025 bombshells, revealing a mixed bag of misses that have shares tumbling amid lower interest rates and global trade jitters biting hard. 😤 DBS, the "Dividend King," clocked S$11 billion profit but dipped 3% year-over-year, missing Q4 estimates despite a jaw-dropping 38% payout boost that locked in yields at 4.2% for loyal holders. OCBC held toughest with S$7.4 billion profit down just 2%, buoyed by record wealth management income surging 25% on high-net-worth inflows, but cautious 2026 guidance on NIM squeezes capped the cheer. UOB took the hardest hit with S$
Singapore Banks' Earnings Bloodbath: DBS, OCBC, UOB Dips – Knife-Catch Nightmare or Bargain Hunter's Paradise? 😱💰
avatarLandYeti
03-02 05:45
Biscuits and gravy are a sure thing
avatarSuccess88
03-01 22:33
I believe due to war the bank stock will drop tomorrow and will buy the dip for OCBC

SG Bank Dip-Buying Guide: Which "Undervalued Gem" Is Worth the Catch?

The latest earnings season has wrapped up, and from Singapore to Wall Street, bank stocks have seemingly failed to escape the "sell-on-news" correction. All three SG local banks slumped post-earnings, with UOB hit the hardest, diving 4% in a single day. Is this a necessary risk release, or a golden opportunity to lock in high dividend yields? 1. Interest Rate Anxiety: AI Transformation vs. Operating Costs US Giants ( $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ , $Wells Fargo(WFC)$ , $Bank of America(BAC)$ ): The market is being brutally unforgiving. Even Bank of America, which beat expectations, suffered its largest single-day drop since 2020 due to "accelerating costs." While CEOs are
SG Bank Dip-Buying Guide: Which "Undervalued Gem" Is Worth the Catch?
avatartrex88
02-28 14:04
If i have 10k cash, i would wait for more dip before firing
avatarkoolgal
02-24

Is UOB A Buy or A Bye?

🌟🌟🌟The 4.6% drop in UOB $UOB(U11.SI)$  following its earnings release this morning has clearly rattled the market, especially as it follows record highs across the STI Index.  To determine if this is a Buying opportunity or a Bye, we have to look past the headline miss. The Knee Jerk Reaction from the Market  The sell off was likely a reaction to 3 specific unpleasant surprises that the market did not like: Dividend Cut:  The SGD 0.71 final dividend was a 23% drop from last year.  This hurts income seeking investors who were spoiled by DBS's recent generosity. Guidance Trim:  CEO Wee Ee Cheong's more cautious outlook on 2026 fee growth - now in high single digits, suggests the post Cit
Is UOB A Buy or A Bye?
avatarkoolgal
02-26
🌟🌟Which Singapore Bank is the undervalued gem?  Honestly,  they are all undervalued gems. The broad picture is clear across DBS, OCBC and UOB: Strong fundamentals but temporary sentiment dip.  Earnings were not disastrous.  They were simply not perfect & the market can be a drama queen. Dividend engines -  All 3 continue to give reliable, growing dividends. Regional dominance - Each bank is  a fortress in its own right, with scale, capital strength & decades of trust. Macro tailwinds ahead - Stabilising interest rates, resilient ASEAN growth & strong wealth management flows support future earnings. Behind the drama, these 3 banks are still the same dependable, dividend paying, region dominating giants they were last week.  Their fundamentals

SG Morning Call | UOB Stock dwon 4% After Profit Drops as Lending Income, Trading Declines

Market Snapshot Singapore stocks opened higher on Tuesday. STI rose 0.3%; Nio up 2%; SIA up 1%; UOB down 4%. Stocks in Focus $UOB(U11.SI)$: The bank’s net profit for the fourth quarter fell 7 per cent on the back of margin pressures from lower benchmark rates, it said on Tuesday. Net profit for the three months ended Dec 31, 2025, came in at S$1.41 billion, compared with S$1.52 billion a year earlier. The bank declared a dividend of S$0.71 per share for the half-year, bringing the full-year dividend to S$1.56 per share. Net interest income fell 4 per cent to S$2.35 billion. Shares of UOB closed 0.5 per cent or S$0.20 higher at S$38.80 on Monday. $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$: Environmental group Market Forces h
SG Morning Call | UOB Stock dwon 4% After Profit Drops as Lending Income, Trading Declines
DBS at 5% dividend yield would be good to buy the dip
avatariamme
02-27
Uob seems to be a good buy now with the price drop
avatarAqa
02-26
Will add OCBC as it's the lowest shrew price of the 3 bank