Tech
Network upgrade
Get with the programme and prepare yourself for the future: 5G promises a better, faster and stronger connection
Investing ideas
Hold the line on local telcos but pick up the call on Netlink Trust, say analysts
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the ability to stay connected online 24x7 is getting mission-critical, especially when social distancing and working from home are such a big part of lif
Broker's Calls
StarHub's weak connection to its outlook keeps calls on 'hold'
StarHub’s 2Q20 results came in below analysts’ expectations, which caused an overall “neutral” sentiment on the stock.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Covid-19 sends demand for data skyrocketing, but telcos struggle to reap profits
In the blockbuster science fiction film The Matrix, human beings live in a virtual world while lying in a state of suspended animation to serve as living batteries for diabolical machines.
Company in the news
StarHub CEO Kaliaropoulos to retire, search for new chief ongoing
StarHub’s CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos will retire after just two years at the helm, with effect from Oct 31, 2020, announced the company on Jul 27.
Broker's Calls
StarHub downgraded to 'hold' as there may be a delay in industry consolidation
SINGAPORE (June 23): DBS Group Research is downgrading its call on StarHub to “hold” from “buy” with a lowered target price of $1.37 from $1.75 previously.
Results
StarHub withdraws all guidance for 2020 as 1Q earnings tumble 26% to $40.2 mil
SINGAPORE (May 6): StarHub is withdrawing its financial guidance for the year after reporting earnings of $40.2 million for 1QFY2020 ended March, some 25.7% lower than earnings of $54 million a yea
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Analysts mixed on telco prospects after 5G licences are awarded
SINGAPORE (Apr 30): Following the awarding of 5G licences to Singtel, StarHub, and M1 by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on April 29, analysts from DBS Group Research and
