This week, we start with three attractive blue-chip stocks ideal for your CPF Investment Account – strong names that combine stability with long-term growth potential. We then highlight four REITs poised to support a resilient, high-yield retirement portfolio, and explore signs that the REIT sector may finally be regaining momentum.

For local market insights, discover eight hidden gems on the SGX which are essential considerations before adding them to your portfolio. We also analyze SGX’s new addition of six Hong Kong and Thai depository receipts, explaining what they mean and how investors can strategically approach them. Rounding out the week, we evaluate whether Singapore bank share prices can hit fresh all-time highs, and share a pair of US stock themes: five growth names worth owning and five consumer stocks suited for long-term returns.

Here are this week’s top articles:

3 Attractive Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for Your CPF Investment Account
Discover stable blue-chips that offer quality and yield—ideal for CPF-focused portfolios.

Retire Smart: 4 Singapore REITs That Provide Resilience and High Distribution Yields
These REITs blend stable income with defensive strength—perfect for retirement planning.

Are Dark Clouds Finally Lifting for Singapore’s REIT Sector?
Is REIT sentiment turning? We analyze the signs and what investors should look for next.

SGX’s Hidden Gems: 8 Quick Things You Should Know Before Investing
A smart guide to eight under-the-radar stocks that deserve a closer look.

Looking to Grow Your Portfolio? These 5 US Stocks Could Be the Right Picks for You
Fortune favors growth: meet five US names built for long-term outperformance.

SGX Adds 6 New Hong Kong and Thai Singapore Depository Receipts — Here’s What You Should Know
SGX opens new doors—find out how these new listings work and what they mean for investors.

Can Singapore Banks’ Share Prices Hit New All-Time Highs?
We review the drivers (and risks) behind Singapore bank stocks and their upside potential.

5 US Consumer Stocks You Should Own for Attractive Long-Term Returns
Stable, essential and growing—these consumer names could be long-term portfolio staples.

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