On 25/July, Singapore shares ended lower on concerns over Europe’s debt crisis.

STI ended lower at 2990.92 (0.3%) with LOW VOL of 1.20 billion shares traded compared with 0.947 billion shares Wednesday. In the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 218 to 140. Today STI undergo profit taking as investors are selling on the recent gains.

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Before market close

Swiber Holdings Ltd. (AK3.SG) has priced at par an issuance of 150 million Singapore dollars (US$119 million) worth of 5.80% fixed-rate notes due 2013.

After market close

Mapletree Commercial Trust’s (N2IU.SG) 1Q distribution per unit rose 60% to 1.54 Singapore cents per unit compared with 0.96 Singapore cents a year earlier due to a surge in its net property income.

Singapore Airlines Ltd. (CL6.SG) 1Q net profit rose to S$78 million from S$45 million a year earlier as fuel ...