Issue 208: Sembcorp’s turbulent week; nuclear financing’s green acceptance
This week in ESG: Renewables group’s first-half underlying profit falls 25%; global nuclear-related sustainable financing hits US$4.1 billion in H1 2026
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Sembcorp’s diversified portfolio saves the day
A diversified portfolio may have helped Sembcorp Industries to emerge from a roller-coaster week with a tailwind.
Shares of the renewable energy company took a beating before the Aug 15 weekend as a major index dropped the stock and lacklustre earnings reflected persistent weakness in China. However, the counter has bounced back even higher as an Australian acquisition and a potential spin-off in India give analysts and investors a positive story to buy.
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