The benchmark Straits Times Index edged up 0.81 point or 0.03 per cent to 2,498.52 as at 9.06am on Monday. Advancers edged out decliners slightly at 68 to 66, after about 69.6 million securities worth S$44.2 million changed hands.
The most heavily traded counter by volume was Sembcorp Marine, which rose 0.2 Singapore cent or 1.3 per cent to 15.9 cents, with 8.5 million shares traded. Also heavily traded was Synagie, which advanced 4.7 per cent or one Singapore cent to 22.5 cents, with six million shares changing hands. This comes after the Catalist-listed firm last week said it is partnering computer manufacturers toThe trio of local lenders were up in early trade. DBS rose S$0.06 or 0.3 per cent to S$20.11, UOB added S$0.04 or 0.2 per cent to S$19.25, while OCBC gained S$0.02 or 0.2 per cent to S$8.52.