A steady start for Singapore shares

Singapore shares started on a steady note today, with the key Straits Times Index gaining 0.18 percent or 5.28 points at 2,993.77.

In the broad market, gainers beat losers at seven to one in a volume of 84.9 million stakes valued at $56.3 million.

Among the leading advancers included Haw Par, Keppel Corp, City Development, Hong Leong Finance, Venture Corp and SGX.