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Kate Winslet is drawing on more than 30 years of experience in front of the camera to guide her first major effort behind it. The Oscar-winning actress…

As investors prepare for the year ahead, the focus is shifting back to fundamentals. This week’s Smart Reads looks at overlooked dividend opportunities, how government initiatives may shape retail investor returns, and what it really takes to build worry-free passive income.
We also explore long-term compounding through dividend reinvestment, balancing CPF savings with stock investing, and how new investors can take their first step into Singapore’s market.
Rounding things off are healthcare growth stories across Asia and small-cap stocks to watch as 2026 begins.
Here are this week’s top articles:
The Most Overlooked Dividend Stock on the SGX Right Now
This under-the-radar stock could be offering income investors more than the market realises.
Can the Government’s Equity Stimulus Really Boost Dividends for Retail Investors?
We examine whether policy support can translate into real dividend gains for everyday investors.
Retire Without Worry: 3 Stocks for Steady Passive Income
These stocks focus on consistency and reliability for long-term income planning.
Asia’s New Growth Frontier: 3 Stocks Tapping into the Healthcare Boom
Healthcare demand across Asia is rising, creating new opportunities for growth investors.
The Power of Reinvesting Dividends: How Wealth Compounds Over Time
Reinvested dividends quietly drive long-term returns more than most investors expect.
Secret Formula to Balance CPF Savings and Stock Investing for the Long Term
A balanced approach can help investors grow wealth without sacrificing security.
How to Choose Your First Stock in Singapore
A practical guide to help new investors get started with confidence.
3 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch for January 2026
These smaller companies could start the new year with momentum worth watching.
Market momentum is building, but discerning dividend investors know the difference between temporary rallies and durable opportunities. Join our free webinar, The Big Singapore Stock Market Rebound (2026’s Dividend Opportunity), for a data-driven look at where sustainable dividend growth could emerge in 2026. Click here to secure your complimentary seat.
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An international team of astronomers led by Oskar Klein Centre (OKC) researcher Joel Johansson has discovered SN 2025wny, the first spatially resolved, gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova ever observed. The discovery provides a…

VICTOR, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:09 A.M., on SH31 at mile marker 15.5, in Teton County.
A Nissan Titan was traveling south on SH31. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Peru, driving too fast for the winter conditions, attempted to pass another vehicle. A chain reaction crash occurred involving six other vehicles:
A Ford Bronco, driven by a 25-year-old woman from Victor, ID
A GMC Acadia, driven by a 39-year-old man from Quincy, WA
A Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 51-year-old man from Driggs, ID
A Dodge Ram, driven by a 50-year-old woman from Wilson, WY
A Ford F150, driven by a 28-year-old man from Idaho Falls, ID
A Toyota van, driven by a 34-year-old man from Syracuse, UT
All drivers were wearing their seatbelts and were not transported.
Traffic on SH31 was blocked in both directions for approximately two and a half hours, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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The discovery of Gravitational Waves (GWs) in 2015 confirmed a prediction made by Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and led to a revolution in astronomy. These waves are produced when massive, compact objects (such as black holes…

At Wagah border, white sculptures, a Partition rail scene recast Lahore’s frontier past walks beside present
The newly-built museum at the Wagah Border arena in Lahore. Photos: Express

STORRS, Conn. – No. 6 UConn women’s hockey shutout the Providence Friars, 5-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Toscano Family Ice Forum. A dominant three-goal first period propelled the Huskies to a series sweep of Vermont, their third weekend…