Asean-focused. Ex-Head of Thai Research

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

All Hail Caesar (Trump)! I still remember the time when Obama was elected President. Everyone was celebrating. Japan mentioned they had one city named Obama, and Indonesia was touting how he spent his childhood years there. Of course, Trump is anything but conventional, and neither was his inauguration. Jen here was watching the TV, and mentioned that there were protests in Mexico and Germany about his rise to power...hardly the way to welcome the world's most powerful man. At least, the people…

All Hail Caesar (Trump)! I still remember the time when Obama was elected President. Everyone was celebrating. Japan mentioned they had one city named Obama, and Indonesia was touting how he spent his childhood years there. Of course, Trump is anything but conventional, and neither was his inauguration. Jen here was watching the TV, and mentioned that there were protests in Mexico and Germany about his rise to power...hardly the way to welcome the world's most powerful man. At least, the people…

CHINA - Healthcare, Steel, Autos, Education, Research From Beijing

Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎

CHINA - Healthcare, Steel, Autos, Education

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<li>GM and Shanghai Auto fined Rmb201mn for fixing prices on certain car models.</li>
<li>The fine was set at 4% of the models in question, the law allows for a 1-10% penalty.</li>
<li>The fine is small at 1.3% of profits and levied by the Shanghai government.</li>
<li>Shanghai Auto (SAIC) is the JV partner for GM in China.</li>
<li>This probe began in 2014 though investigations began in 2011 upon receiving auto dealer complaints.</li>
<li>Price fixing is a practice common by foreign automakers in China.</li>
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Audi and Chrysler were fined for price fixing…</li>
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GM and Shanghai Auto fined Rmb201mn for fixing prices on certain car models.
The fine was set at 4% of the models in question, the law allows for a 1-10% penalty.
The fine is small at 1.3% of profits and levied by the Shanghai government.
Shanghai Auto (SAIC) is the JV partner for GM in China.
This probe began in 2014 though investigations began in 2011 upon receiving auto dealer complaints.
Price fixing is a practice common by foreign automakers in China.

Audi and Chrysler were fined for price fixing…


Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>A look at the dynamic demos of the Japanese integrated casino resort potential.</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/807" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:807">Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/606" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:606">Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/16227" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16227">MGM Resorts International (MGM US)</a> and Asia-based <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/810" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:810">Melco Crown</a> or <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/805" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:805">Sjm Holdings Ltd (880 HK)</a> are top contenders.</li><li>The entry points are now.</li><li>Up to $15 billion will be invested in the biggest global move in gaming since Macau in 2004</li></ul>

A look at the dynamic demos of the Japanese integrated casino resort potential.Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS US), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN US), MGM Resorts International (MGM US) and Asia-based Melco Crown or Sjm Holdings Ltd (880 HK) are top contenders.The entry points are now.Up to $15 billion will be invested in the biggest global move in gaming since Macau in 2004

Japan's Upper House Passes Casino Bill: It's a Potential Runway to a $30 Billion Industry

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David Riedel

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Independent equity research on GEM Markets

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Russia: Trump presidency, likely lifting of western sanctions and a stabilizing economy boost prospects for Russia.</li>
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Mexico: Fitch downgrades outlook to ‘negative; on concerns about growth and challenges to public finances.</li>
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China: CPI of 2.3% was higher than expected but still below 3% target.</li>
</ul>The US Fed outlook for three rate hikes in 2017 is based on flawed assumptions.  They are expecting that the US economy in 2017 is similar to the back half of 2016.  We believe this is a flawed assumption as…



Russia: Trump presidency, likely lifting of western sanctions and a stabilizing economy boost prospects for Russia.

Mexico: Fitch downgrades outlook to ‘negative; on concerns about growth and challenges to public finances.

China: CPI of 2.3% was higher than expected but still below 3% target.
The US Fed outlook for three rate hikes in 2017 is based on flawed assumptions.  They are expecting that the US economy in 2017 is similar to the back half of 2016.  We believe this is a flawed assumption as…

US Fed 2017 Rate Hike Outlook Based on Flawed Assumptions

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

Given the wide popularity of making all types of travel bookings online, the travel industry continues to be one of the industries most impacted by the rise of the connected consumer. Online travel sales are continuing to outpace the industry’s overall growth rates. Countries such as China and South Korea are appealing to the mobile-first mindset of today’s traveler. As a result of this need to design travel offerings with the digital consumer in mind, Euromonitor International set out to explore market nuances in order to pinpoint five of the most promising countries for digitalgrowth in the travel industry:

Given the wide popularity of making all types of travel bookings online, the travel industry continues to be one of the industries most impacted by the rise of the connected consumer. Online travel sales are continuing to outpace the industry’s overall growth rates. Countries such as China and South Korea are appealing to the mobile-first mindset of today’s traveler. As a result of this need to design travel offerings with the digital consumer in mind, Euromonitor International set out to explore market nuances in order to pinpoint five of the most promising countries for digitalgrowth in the travel industry:

Five Key Travel Markets to Watch for Digital Growth

United States

MGM Resorts International operates gaming, hospitality and entertainment resorts.  The Company owns properties in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan in the United States; and owns interests in properties in Nevada and Illinois in the United States, and Macau. MGM Resorts also offers hospitality management services for casino and non-casino properties around the world.

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MGM Resorts International (MGM US)

Geopolitics, Trump, & Thailand

All Hail Caesar (Trump)! I still remember the time when Obama was elected President. Everyone was celebrating. Japan mentioned they had one city...

Athaporn Arayasantiparb, CFA

GM Fined for Price Fixing in China

GM and Shanghai Auto fined Rmb201mn for fixing prices on certain car models. The fine was set at 4% of the models in question, the law allows for...

Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎

Japan's Upper House Passes Casino Bill: It's a Potential Runway to a $30 Billion Industry

A look at the dynamic demos of the Japanese integrated casino resort potential. Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS US), Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN US), MGM...

Howard J Klein

US Fed 2017 Rate Hike Outlook Based on Flawed Assumptions

Russia: Trump presidency, likely lifting of western sanctions and a stabilizing economy boost prospects for Russia. Mexico: Fitch downgrades...

David Riedel

Five Key Travel Markets to Watch for Digital Growth

Given the wide popularity of making all types of travel bookings online, the travel industry continues to be one of the industries most impacted by...

Euromonitor International Ltd.

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