SINGAPORE - Singapore shares ended the week in negative territory, marking the third consecutive day of declines.
The benchmark Straits Times Index fell 0.1 per cent to 2,855.82 on Friday . Advancers outnumbered decliners 240 to 187, after 1.67 billion securities worth $1.08 billion changed hands. Among the 30 constituent stocks, Sembcorp Industries was the top advancer, adding 2.2 per cent to end the day at $1.88.
Other decliners included members of the Jardine Group of companies. Jardine Matheson Holdings closed 2 per cent lower at US$52.90, while Jardine Strategic Holdings Holdings lost 3.2 per cent to US$23.90.