Japan dropping 7% in a day, a so-so 1Q13 earnings season, the first 3 months of the year had a baht that was too strong for most exporters and a market that had risen 17% YTD, can’t say we are too surprised. We normally expect for the market to drop for a period of 3-4 days […]
Read More →ThaiBev ThaiBev takes aim at Myanmar, F&N buy opens the door for drinks giant —Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) is seeking a greater presence in Myanmar through its partnership with Fraser and Neave Ltd (F&N), the Singaporean firm acquired earlier this year by the Thai drinks giant. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, ThaiBev’s president and chief executive, said the […]
Read More →QTC Energy Plc, formerly known as QTC Marketing & Service Co Ltd, was established on June 9, 2003 with registered capital of 10 million baht to conduct the businesses of manufacturing and distributing electricity distribution transformers. Director Poonphiphat Tantanasin discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. What is QTC’s business model? QTC Energy Plc is an […]
Read More →This is an interview from Barrons of Leon Cooperman and Steve Einhorn of Omega which manages USD 8.5 bn mainly in equities, so when these two share their viewpoints, one had better pay attention. There are a few thoughts I found interesting but the key comment that caught my eye was: Are you worried that the Fed […]
Read More →This news has local traders and brokers buzzing this morning regarding Shin Corp (ticker: Intuch) and how an “unclear nationality” of one of the major shareholders may cause the stock to be ineligible for the MSCI Index (see the statement below) What’s the impact on the stock? Well a temporarily sharp sell off in the AM, as […]
Read More →VGI VGI ramps up skytrain, Airport Rail Link coverage — VGI will begin selling ads in cross-category packages for the skytrain on October 1. The move will help to increase its gross profit margin by 1-2% and boost revenue to Bt1bn this year. In its cross-category package, clients can buy ad spaces on billboards and […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s): THB 2 bn CGD – This is interesting, this is a massive buy back by the family members (THB 1.8bn), not sure what the story is at these levels. NWR – Been a wonderful construction co play since the end of last year. TASCO – MD buys shares Sell(s): THB 837mn Forth […]
Read More →Tarun, of Thai Native Gems, and I have been friends since high school and while I give him a lot of stick, I do respect his viewpoint when it comes to gems and diamonds, despite the fact I’ll never understand why women love it. He just published an article today talking about diamonds as an […]
Read More →The market has been driven almost purely by the technology sector (advanc, dtac, and true) for the month as the sector as a whole is up +9.8% MTD and a whopping +160% over a 12 month period. This week the NESDB will release Thai 1Q13 GDP (which should be rubbish because of the baht’s strengthening), […]
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