VICOM (SGX: WJP)
VICOM provides inspection and technical testing services. These include vehicle testing and non-vehicle testing services in fields such as mechanical, biochemical, civil engineering, and non-destructive testing. For the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), revenue climbed 18.9% year on year to S$33.3 million. Operating expenses, however, jumped 23.2% year on year, resulting in operating profit rising by 8.7% year on year to S$9 million. Net profit improved by 7.5% year on year to S$7.5 million....Blue-chip stocks may be a mainstay of the stock market, but investors can also consider other types of stocks to help diversify their portfolios.
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