Rents of retail space in Singapore’s central region dipped 0.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, extending a decline of 0.1 per cent seen in Q4 2023 as vacancy rates rose for stores outside prime locations.
Falling rents in the fringe areas of the central region dragged on the overall rental index, even though rents in the central area rose 0.2 per cent in Q1. Rents in the fringe areas fell 1.8 per cent, said Wong Xian Yang, ...

Cushman & Wakefield's Q4 results were mixed, with strong Leasing segment performance driving revenue and EPS beyond expectations, but a slump in Capital Markets segment and missed operating margin. Despite this, the company's stock rose 1.8% post-reporting.

The company's low revenue growth and lack of profits have led to a drop in stock. Last year's performance, worse than the annualised loss of 7% over the last half decade, may indicate unresolved challenges. Long term share price weakness could be a bad sign, but contrarian investors might see a potential turnaround.

Despite recent share price gains, Cushman & Wakefield's low P/S and lower revenue growth forecast signal bearish investor sentiment. Without improvements, this could potentially suppress the share price.

Cushman & Wakefield's stock seems undervalued; a likely opportunity for beneficial investment if company's growth outlook remains optimistic and hasn't fully reflected in share price.