Earnings can stumble. Profits can slide. But dividends backed by fortress balance sheets tend to hold firm — or even grow. While CPF accounts offer a safe 2.5% to 4% return, these three SGX-listed stocks currently provide yields that outpace those rates. They share one powerful trait: each sits on a substantial net cash position, providing a buffer that keeps dividends flowing even when business conditions get bumpy. Here is what dividend investors should know.Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) Ltd (SGX: 5DD)If you ...

Flash | 19 Mar 2026 01:45:57 ET │ 9 pages China Materials Takeaways from Cement 2026 Outlook Call CITI'S TAKE 2026 earnings may improve modestly vs 2025, but potential upside remains limited: Mr Jiang estimates national cement demand likely reached ~1.62bt in 2026, down ~5% YoY. He believes sector profitability could improve slightly from 2025 levels, but the recovery would still likely be more of a low-base repair than a meaningful earnings rebound, unless either supply constraints tighten further or deman ...

Shares of The Monarch Cement Company (MCEM) have declined 1.5% since reporting results for 2025, underperforming the S&P 500 index’s 0.7% return. However, over the past month, the stock has shown relative resilience, slipping 0.8% compared with a broader market’s decline of 2.7%, suggesting some near-term stability despite post-earnings weakness.The company reported consolidated net sales of $248.3 million for 2025, down $19.8 million, or 7.4%, from $268.1 million in 2024. Net income also declined 2.2% to $ ...

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing Middle East conflict is significantly impacting the chemical industry in Europe, leading to substantial price increases for key chemical feedstocks and products due to shortages and rising costs [1][2][8]. Price Increases - BASF SE and Lanxess AG are among the companies raising prices significantly, with Lanxess announcing a price hike of 50% or more on inputs for tires to cover higher energy and raw material costs [1][8]. - Evonik Industries AG has raised prices by 10% for methionine, a key ingredient in animal nutrition, and is seeking to pass on further price increases [8]. Supply Chain Disruptions - The conflict has driven up oil and gas prices, which are essential feedstocks for the chemical industry, exacerbating existing challenges [2][8]. - Disruptions to global shipping routes are affecting supply chains, with Asia facing a severe supply shortage that is beginning to impact Europe [5][8]. Production Challenges - Production at Agrofert's ammonia plants has been reduced to a technical minimum of 85% across Europe, affecting major fertilizer producers in Germany and Slovakia [6][8]. - Other producers, such as Heidelberg Materials AG, are also planning to increase prices to mitigate rising costs associated with transport and logistics [7][8]. Market Outlook - The chemical industry is expected to face ongoing challenges as the situation in the Middle East continues, with potential for further price increases and supply shortages [2][5][8].

CFO Larry Wilt noted that weather meaningfully affected performance early in the year, citing harsh winter conditions in the Mid-Atlantic in the first quarter and continued adverse weather in the second quarter, followed by improved conditions and volume recovery later in the year. Fourth-quarter comparisons were also helped by a favorable year-over-year comparison to hurricane-disrupted results in the fourth quarter of 2024.President and CEO Bill Zarkalis said Titan America produced all-time highs in reven ...

In contrast, robust demand from public sector projects driven by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and strong private nonresidential construction, particularly in data centers, manufacturing, logistics facilities and energy projects supported our performance. Our markets continue to benefit from population growth and business migration, particularly in Florida and the Carolinas, and the data center market remained exceptionally strong with Virginia continuing to represent the largest hyperscale dat ...

Titan America S.A. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Strategic Execution and Market Dynamics Achieved record revenue and adjusted EBITDA in 2025 despite soft residential demand, driven by disciplined execution and a vertically integrated business model. Performance was bolstered by robust public sector infrastructure projects and private non-residential demand, particularly in data centers and energy projects. The Florida segment delivered record results by leveraging increased aggregates capabil ...

Titan America Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Titan America Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Share -Volume Growth from Infrastructure and Private Non-Residential End Markets Combined with Disciplined Cost Management Drive Improved Q4 Results Year-over-Year- -Revenue, Profitability, and Operating Cash Flow Reach an All Time High in 2025- -Announced Agreement to Acquire the Keystone Cement Company, Expanding Geographic Reach and Strengthening Long-Term Strategic Position ...

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad, has approved Adani Enterprises’ over ₹15,000-crore resolution plan for bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), rejecting Vedanta Ltd's challenge.“Resolution plan is approved as per the details in the order,” the NCLT bench said while pronouncing the verdict.A detailed written order was not available till press time.After NCLT approval, the resolution plan becomes binding, and control shifts to Adani Enterprises, with payments to creditors beginning as p ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview Basic Materials - China - **Metals Market Reactions**: Geopolitical risks, particularly in the Middle East, are impacting energy supplies and influencing metal prices. [1] - **Copper**: - LME copper price decreased by 3.6% WoW to USD 12,817/t - Domestic copper price fell by 1% to RMB 101,250/t - Domestic demand is recovering, but high Shanghai inventories are limiting spot premium improvements [1][34] - **Aluminum**: - LME aluminum price increased by 11.7% WoW to USD 3,493/t - Domestic aluminum price rose by 4.4% to RMB 24,450/t - Margins expanded to RMB 8,513/t due to expectations of tighter global supply amid rising tensions [1][34][51] - **Other Metals**: - Gold price declined by 2% WoW to USD 5,172/oz - Lithium carbonate price fell by 10% WoW to RMB 155,250/t - U₃O₈ slipped by 2.4% WoW to USD 86.8/lb - Shanghai cobalt price decreased by 0.7% to RMB 435,000/t [1][34] Steel Market - **Price Stability**: The steel market remained steady with no new policy signals from the Two Sessions. [2] - **Demand Recovery**: Post-holiday demand is recovering slowly, leading to muted buying interest. - **Price Changes**: - Rebar price rose by 0.4% WoW to RMB 3,252/t - Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) price edged down by 0.3% to RMB 3,264/t - **Inventory and Consumption**: - Finished steel inventories increased by 5.74% WoW - Apparent consumption rose by 4.35% to 6.91 million tons - **Raw Materials**: Iron ore price gained 2.06% WoW to USD 101.35/t, but margins remain negative [2][71][76]. Cement, Glass, and Paper Performance - **Cement**: - Average national cement price decreased slightly to RMB 329/t - Shipment ratio increased by 4.5 percentage points WoW to 12.1% - Inventory ratio decreased by 1.6 percentage points to 61.6% - Demand recovery is slow, with some regions lowering prices [3][94]. - **Glass**: - National average float glass price increased by 0.89% WoW to RMB 1,175/t - Xinyi float glass gross profit margin (GPM) expanded by 0.8 percentage points to 11.0% [3][102]. - **Paper**: - Paper prices increased by 1.2% WoW to RMB 3,625/t - Waste paper prices rose by 1.0% WoW to RMB 1,555/t [3][103]. Solar Materials - **Polysilicon Prices**: - N-type polysilicon price decreased by RMB 6/kg to RMB 50/kg (including VAT) - N-type granular silicon price fell by RMB 10/kg to RMB 45/kg (including VAT) [3][113]. - **Solar Glass**: - Prices for 3.2mm and 2.0mm coated solar glass remained stable at RMB 17.75/sqm and RMB 10.75/sqm, respectively - Daily capacity for solar glass production decreased to 88,100t/day, with inventory days expanding to 42.08 [3][115][127]. Additional Insights - **Geopolitical Risks**: The ongoing geopolitical tensions are significantly affecting the basic materials market, particularly in aluminum and copper sectors [1][34]. - **Market Dynamics**: The interplay between supply, demand, and geopolitical factors is crucial for understanding price movements in metals and construction materials [1][2][3].