Market Performance - French stocks are exhibiting a mixed performance with the benchmark CAC 40 showing a slight increase of 2.89 points or 0.04% to 7,873.57, fluctuating between 7,872.29 and 7,901.23 [1] - Investors are cautious due to a lack of market triggers and are looking forward to important economic data later in the week [1] Sector Performance - Luxury stocks are experiencing some support, with companies like Kering, STMicroElectronics, EssilorLuxottica, Hermes International, Eurofins Scientific, Stellantis, and LVMH gaining between 1.1% and 1.8% [1] - Other companies such as Thales, Bureau Veritas, Accor, Unibail Rodamco, Dassault Systemes, Capgemini, and Airbus are also seeing gains, ranging from 0.3% to 0.7% [2] Declining Stocks - TotalEnergies is down approximately 1.25%, while Veolia Environment, Engie, Societe Generale, Orange, Sanofi, Michelin, and Euronext are declining between 0.5% and 1% [3] Economic Indicators - The economic sentiment indicator in the Euro Area increased to 95.5 in September from a revised 95.3 in August, slightly surpassing market expectations of 95.2 [3] - Euro Area consumer confidence improved to -14.9 in September from -15.5 in August, aligning with preliminary estimates [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of defensive stocks such as Singapore Exchange (SGX), Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE), and Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) for income investors during periods of market volatility, highlighting their stable earnings and dividends [1][17]. Singapore Exchange (SGX) - SGX is the sole stock exchange operator in Singapore, benefiting from strong recurring income from derivatives and clearing services, and high trading volumes even in volatile markets [2]. - In FY2025, SGX reported its highest revenue and net profit since listing, with net revenue growing 11.7% year on year to S$1.3 billion, driven by growth in equities, currencies, and commodities [3][4]. - The Equities – Cash segment saw a nearly 19% increase in net revenue YoY, while Equities – Derivatives and FICC segments grew by 13.8% and 8.6% respectively [4]. - Total dividend for FY2025 rose by 8.7% YoY to S$0.375 per share, with plans to enhance dividends by S$0.0025 each quarter until FY2028 [5][6]. Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE) - STE's share price reached all-time highs in August 2025, with revenue in 1H2025 growing 7% YoY to S$5.9 billion and net profit increasing nearly 20% to S$403 million [7]. - The order book reached a new high of S$31.2 billion as of 30 June 2025, supported by S$9.1 billion in new contracts secured in the first half of 2025 [8][9]. - STE declared an interim dividend of S$0.08 per share for 1H2025, with plans for a total dividend of S$0.18 per share for 2025 and a new policy to pay out about one-third of year-on-year net profit increases as incremental dividends [10]. Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) - Singtel's financial performance for FY2025 showed group revenue steady at S$14.15 billion, while underlying net profit rose 9.3% to S$2.47 billion [11]. - A significant one-time gain from the partial divestment of its Comcentre headquarters led to a net profit surge of over 400% to S$4.02 billion [12]. - Total capital expenditure is projected at S$2.5 billion for FY2026, with S$0.8 billion allocated for investments in data centers, AI, digitalization, and satellites [14]. - Singtel proposed a total ordinary dividend of S$0.17 per share for FY2025, a 13.3% increase from the previous year, and aims to pay out a core dividend of 70% to 90% of its underlying net profit [14][15].

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Core Viewpoint - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on September 29, 2025, following a sharp decline the previous week, driven by value-buying at lower levels and a positive trend in global markets [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The 30-share BSE Sensex increased by 255.46 points to reach 80,681.92 [1]. - The 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 89.05 points, reaching 24,743.75 [1]. - Last week, the BSE benchmark fell by 2,199.77 points or 2.66%, while the NSE Nifty dropped by 672.35 points or 2.65% [3]. Group 2: Sector Performance - Major gainers in the Sensex included Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Titan, and Mahindra & Mahindra [1]. - Lagging stocks included Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, Larsen and Toubro, and Bharti Airtel [2]. Group 3: Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed positive performance with South Korea's Kospi, Shanghai's SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng trading higher, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index was lower [2]. - U.S. markets ended higher on September 26, 2025, with the Dow snapping a 5-day losing streak [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks that are considered reliable and likely to continue paying and growing their dividends, providing reassurance to income investors. Group 1: Enbridge - Enbridge offers a forward dividend yield of approximately 5.4% and has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years, indicating strong dividend reliability [3][6] - About 75% of Enbridge's total revenue comes from its pipelines and midstream operations, which have minimal exposure to volatile commodity prices [4] - Enbridge is the largest natural gas utility in North America, delivering 9.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas to 7 million customers daily, enhancing the safety of its dividends [5] - The company has demonstrated reliable distributable cash flow during turbulent periods, including the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic [6] Group 2: Realty Income - Realty Income has a dividend yield of 5.4% and has also increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years, similar to Enbridge [7] - Realty Income pays dividends monthly and is structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which must distribute at least 90% of its income as dividends to avoid federal income taxes [8] - The company has delivered a compound annual total return of 13.5% since its listing in 1994 and has shown positive operational returns for 29 consecutive years [9] - Realty Income owns over 15,600 properties across 91 industries, providing impressive stability through a diversified portfolio [10] - The total addressable market for net lease properties is estimated at $14 trillion, with Europe accounting for $8.5 trillion, presenting solid growth prospects for Realty Income [11] Group 3: Verizon Communications - Verizon Communications offers a dividend yield of 6.4% and has increased its dividend payout for 19 consecutive years [12] - Despite intense competition in the wireless services market, Verizon has maintained strong performance, posting the highest revenue in the industry in Q2 2025 [13] - The company has the most broadband and mobile customers and has been recognized for having the top-ranked network in the nation [13] - The high cost of building infrastructure for wireless services makes it unlikely for new entrants to disrupt the market [14] - Verizon's guidance for free cash flow this year is $20 billion, providing ample coverage for its dividend payments [15]

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Group 1 - AT&T Inc. is considered one of the best value stocks in Goldman Sachs' portfolio, with a price target raised from $31 to $33 by Raymond James analyst Frank Louthan, who maintains a Buy rating [1][2] - Louthan highlighted three key metrics for telecommunication companies: Wireless post-paid subscriber growth, EPS, and free cash flow growth, indicating that AT&T is effectively executing its strategy and is expected to perform well in these areas [2] - AT&T is recognized as a top large-cap total return opportunity for the next 12 months, supported by stable wireless demand, disciplined capital allocation, and consistent cash generation [2][3] Group 2 - JPMorgan analyst Sebastiano Petti praised AT&T's capital return strategy, which includes $20 billion in share repurchases until 2027, as a factor supporting his Buy rating [3] - The company is expected to gain market share in the convergence market due to recent acquisitions, including Lumen's consumer fiber business and spectrum from EchoStar [3]

Core Viewpoint - The first "Promotional and Recognition Event for Short Videos and Short Dramas to Strengthen the Awareness of the Chinese National Community" was successfully held, with the short drama "I Can Travel Back and Forth to the Daughter Country" produced by Migu winning the "Excellent Micro Short Drama" award [1] Group 1 - The drama tells the story of the male protagonist, Lu Yang, who accidentally travels to a strange world called Xiliang Nuguo (Kuche, Xinjiang), where he uncovers conspiracies with his extraordinary wisdom and leadership [4] - In this time-traveling adventure, he finds his true love and belonging [4] Group 2 - As a sincere work celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the drama actively responds to the State Administration of Radio and Television's "Travel with Micro Short Dramas" creative plan [6] - It collaborates with the local government of Kuche to showcase the natural scenery, ethnic characteristics, and historical cultural heritage of the region, injecting new vitality into local ethnic culture and tourism [6] - Migu Digital Media has been continuously expanding the boundaries of "Micro Short Dramas +" in recent years, enriching its content matrix with various themes such as cultural innovation and intangible cultural heritage [6]