A logo of the Singapore Stock Exchange is pictured outside its premises in the financial district of Singapore. Singapore shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday. (Reuters photo)Singapore shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday to a 21-month closing high, aided by banking stocks, while other Southeast Asian markets ended flat to lower in the absence of catalysts. Asian stock markets edged down as investors sought the next catalyst following the French presidential election on Sunday. In Singapore, financials helped the benchmark stock index post its highest close since July 2015.

Source: Bangkok Post May 09, 2017 10:52 UTC