Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Risk-Reward now skewed towards reward in the Hong Kong market.</li>
<li>Barbell strategy with both high-beta and lower volatility dividend stocks.</li>
<li>Some initial ideas included to add or start a portfolio  incorporating HK stocks.</li>
</ul>


Risk-Reward now skewed towards reward in the Hong Kong market.
Barbell strategy with both high-beta and lower volatility dividend stocks.
Some initial ideas included to add or start a portfolio  incorporating HK stocks.


2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

CEO, Helixtap

Farah Miller

Global Commodities Alternative Data and Insights

Helixtap

Helixtap collects, processes and distributes proprietary data, analyses and forecasts for the rubber, latex and automotive markets

Commodities

<ul><li>Imports from US, EU, Singapore to attract ADD till review is over next year  </li><li>ADD originally imposed on August 20, 2018, on petition by two Chinese firms  </li><li>Chinese firms say surplus amount dumped into the country</li></ul>

Imports from US, EU, Singapore to attract ADD till review is over next year  ADD originally imposed on August 20, 2018, on petition by two Chinese firms  Chinese firms say surplus amount dumped into the country

China ADD Extension Hots Up Halogenated Butyl Rubber Market

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Exxon Mobil delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues above market expectations but failed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.</li><li>The company reported nearly $8 billion in earnings, twice the amount earned in the same quarter three years ago under comparable industry conditions.</li><li>Exxon Mobil also achieved significant production rates in the Permian and Guyana regions, demonstrating progress in meeting global energy needs while reducing emissions.</li></ul>

Exxon Mobil delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues above market expectations but failed to surpass the analyst consensus regarding earnings.The company reported nearly $8 billion in earnings, twice the amount earned in the same quarter three years ago under comparable industry conditions.Exxon Mobil also achieved significant production rates in the Permian and Guyana regions, demonstrating progress in meeting global energy needs while reducing emissions.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: The Denbury Acquisition & Other Major Drivers

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

<ul>
<li>Exxon Mobil's share price has come under pressure in recent months as investor sentiment shifts.</li>
<li>It is too early to consider this retracement as an attractive buying opportunity as short-term headwinds are to be expected.</li>
<li>Exxon's management continues to make the right moves from a capital allocation point of view.</li>
</ul>


Exxon Mobil's share price has come under pressure in recent months as investor sentiment shifts.
It is too early to consider this retracement as an attractive buying opportunity as short-term headwinds are to be expected.
Exxon's management continues to make the right moves from a capital allocation point of view.


Exxon Mobil: Investor Pessimism Is Creeping Up And This Is Good News For Long-Term Holders

Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter.</li><li>This 250,000 barrel per day development is the biggest refinery addition in the US, helping to meet society's ongoing demand for transportation fuels.</li><li>In addition, ExxonMobil acquired drilling rights in Arkansas to enter the crucial mineral mining industry.</li></ul>

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter.This 250,000 barrel per day development is the biggest refinery addition in the US, helping to meet society's ongoing demand for transportation fuels.In addition, ExxonMobil acquired drilling rights in Arkansas to enter the crucial mineral mining industry.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

United States

Exxon Mobil Corporation operates petroleum and petrochemicals businesses on a worldwide basis.  The Company's operations include exploration and production of oil and gas, electric power generation, and coal and minerals operations. Exxon Mobil also manufactures and markets fuels, lubricants, and chemicals.

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2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...

Rikki Malik

China ADD Extension Hots Up Halogenated Butyl Rubber Market

Retaining the import of halogenated butyl rubber into the country expensive, China has decided to continue with the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on the...

Helixtap

Exxon Mobil Corporation: The Denbury Acquisition & Other Major Drivers

Exxon Mobil delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues above market expectations but failed to surpass the analyst consensus...

Baptista Research

Exxon Mobil: Investor Pessimism Is Creeping Up And This Is Good News For Long-Term Holders

It is too early to consider this retracement as an attractive buying opportunity as short-term headwinds are to be expected.

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter. This 250,000 barrel per day...

Baptista Research

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2024 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of Japan into Hong Kong - Part 3

​The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...

Rikki Malik

China ADD Extension Hots Up Halogenated Butyl Rubber Market

Retaining the import of halogenated butyl rubber into the country expensive, China has decided to continue with the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on the...

Helixtap

Exxon Mobil Corporation: The Denbury Acquisition & Other Major Drivers

Exxon Mobil delivered a mixed result in the recent quarter, with revenues above market expectations but failed to surpass the analyst consensus...

Baptista Research

Exxon Mobil: Investor Pessimism Is Creeping Up And This Is Good News For Long-Term Holders

It is too early to consider this retracement as an attractive buying opportunity as short-term headwinds are to be expected.

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Acquisition Of Drilling Rights In Arkansas & Other Drivers

Despite lower energy prices and refining margins, ExxonMobil produced an all-around beat in the first quarter. This 250,000 barrel per day...

Baptista Research

The Hong Kong market offers a favorable risk-reward ratio, suggesting a barbell strategy with high-beta and low volatility dividend stocks could...