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Singapore stocks rebound from Wednesday's loss, STI up 0.41%

Across the region, Asian markets also ended the day up.

Published Thu, Dec 3, 2020 · 09:50 PM

DESPITE opening lower on Thursday, Singapore shares picked up ground as the day progressed, and ended in positive territory, rebounding from Wednesday's loss.

The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.41 per cent or 11.39 points to close at 2,822.34, after some 1.61 billion securities worth S$1.08 billion changed hands. Advancers outnumbered decliners 210 to 206 for the day.

Among the STI constituents, Jardine Strategic Holdings emerged top of the table, gaining 2.49 per cent or US$0.63 to close at US$25.93.