STI Weekly Movers & Shakers (15 Nov 2025): Banking Surge Lifts Index, Maritime Spin-off Crushes YZJ

But beneath the surface, the week’s movers tell a more nuanced story—one of corporate actions creating wild swings and mixed sector performance that demands closer attention from retail investors.

The Singapore market bucked global weakness this week, with the Straits Times Index climbing over 1.2% to hit fresh all-time highs above 4,540 points before pulling back slightly to close near that level. Banking heavyweights carried the index on their backs while regional peers stumbled, proving once again that Singapore’s financial sector remains the backbone of our blue-chip rally.

But beneath the surface, the week’s movers tell a more nuanced story—one of corporate actions creating wild swings and mixed sector performance that demands closer attention from retail investors.