Singapore shares remained in the green zone for a third successive time this week, tracking regional gains, while the US market was affected by an unexpected stalling of retail sales in December 2025.

The Straits Times Index (STI), a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,946.39 and 4,986.34 throughout the day. It ended the session at 4,984.58, up 20.33 points or 0.4% compared to Tuesday's close.

SGX jumps 5%; First Resources, Singtel, YZJ Fin Hldg up over 3%; Seatrium up nearly 3%.

In corporate news, shares of First Ship Lease Trust plunged over 9% at the close as the shipping company's profit for the second half of 2025 fell by 26% to $5.1 million from $6.9 million a year earlier.

CapitaLand Investment closed over 3% lower as it booked and attributable loss to owners of SG$142 million in the second half of 2025 from attributable profit of SG$148 million a year earlier.

Meanwhile, shares of Vin's Holdings were up nearly 4% at the close as the automobile retailer forecasted a "significant improvement" in its net profit for the second half of 2025, compared to a year earlier.