Asian markets climb on China fiscal hopes against Trump tariffs; ST Engineering shares soar over 8% as analysts raise target price; CDL shares drop 7% to the lowest since 2009 as it lifts trading halt; Malaysian stem cell therapy provider Yakin Medic aims to raise RM100 million in Catalist IPO.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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S2E255: Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 3, 2025