Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>Although the SET moved in a narrow range as the market had only the 1Q24 earnings results providing support, it was able to close up for the fourth day in a row.</li><li>Foreign investors turned to buy, and the improvement of BH, DELTA and ADVANC bolstered the index’s continued rise. However, the trading atmosphere was quiet with light volume.</li><li>A V-shaped recovery did not materialize after the index moved sideways; however, it managed to climb higher, setting the stage to test the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,368 points. If the index breaches this level, it is likely to continue to rebound toward the 1,400-point mark.</li></ul>

Although the SET moved in a narrow range as the market had only the 1Q24 earnings results providing support, it was able to close up for the fourth day in a row.Foreign investors turned to buy, and the improvement of BH, DELTA and ADVANC bolstered the index’s continued rise. However, the trading atmosphere was quiet with light volume.A V-shaped recovery did not materialize after the index moved sideways; however, it managed to climb higher, setting the stage to test the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,368 points. If the index breaches this level, it is likely to continue to rebound toward the 1,400-point mark.

<ul><li>The SET fluctuated in a narrow range and closed up for a third day, but it was weaker than other Asian bourses, which surged sharply, with tech stocks taking the lead.</li><li>Furthermore, volume decreased, large cap stocks showed mixed movement, and foreign investors turned to sell, which indicated that the index would face selling pressure.</li><li>The index approached the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,369 points before retreating, revealing the upward adjustment to be hindered by selling pressure. </li></ul>

The SET fluctuated in a narrow range and closed up for a third day, but it was weaker than other Asian bourses, which surged sharply, with tech stocks taking the lead.Furthermore, volume decreased, large cap stocks showed mixed movement, and foreign investors turned to sell, which indicated that the index would face selling pressure.The index approached the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,369 points before retreating, revealing the upward adjustment to be hindered by selling pressure. 

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to test the resistance at 1,366/1,374 points (10-day EMA/25-day EMA), with the support at 1,350/1,340 points.</li><li>Overall, the index has been moving in the downchannel range of 1,320-1,410 points. In the short term, the index is rebounding after a sharp four-day decline of over 80 points last week.</li><li>A sell signal could emerge if the index fails to break through the resistance at 1,366/1,374 points. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to test the resistance at 1,366/1,374 points (10-day EMA/25-day EMA), with the support at 1,350/1,340 points.Overall, the index has been moving in the downchannel range of 1,320-1,410 points. In the short term, the index is rebounding after a sharp four-day decline of over 80 points last week.A sell signal could emerge if the index fails to break through the resistance at 1,366/1,374 points. 

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support at 1,340/1,330 points and the resistance at 1,356/1,365 points.</li><li>Overall, the index is expected to move in a downtrend in the range of 1,300-1,410 points.</li><li>Any rebound in the index is seen as a technical bounce back, likely due to the oversold condition as demonstrated by the oscillator indicator, with the short-term resistance at 1,356/1,365 points.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support at 1,340/1,330 points and the resistance at 1,356/1,365 points.Overall, the index is expected to move in a downtrend in the range of 1,300-1,410 points.Any rebound in the index is seen as a technical bounce back, likely due to the oversold condition as demonstrated by the oscillator indicator, with the short-term resistance at 1,356/1,365 points.

Thai Equity - Bottom-up - Equities, Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

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Thai Equity - Bottom-up - Equities

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Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

Pi Securities is a well known securities company with 40 years experience in the industry, serving more than 60,000 clients. We offer one - stop service providing full range of financial products and services including extensive Brokerage, Proprietary Trading (Equities and Bonds), Advisory Services, Structured Products.

Moreover, our new research team tailored for institutional clients to focus on mid to small cap of Thai equities and trading strategies. Our services offered to our premium clients also include arrangement of company or site visits to with the managements of Thai listed companies.

Note: Effective on 1 March 2022, Country Group Securities PCL changed its name to Pi Securities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Retain the HOLD rating with a target price of Bt43.0. The analyst meeting came out in a neutral tone. The macro challenges of an economic recession, prolonged Chinese lockdown</li>
<li>Neutral tone from analyst meeting Management guided that the sluggish petrochemical segment outlook was likely to persist into 2023. The cost concerns from the dynamic crude oil price situation</li>
<li>However, the polyolefins spread,viz.,HDPE and PP, which fell to a low base of US$390/ton and US$374/ton in 3Q22,are likely to pick up in 1H23 as demand recovers after China reopens.</li>
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Retain the HOLD rating with a target price of Bt43.0. The analyst meeting came out in a neutral tone. The macro challenges of an economic recession, prolonged Chinese lockdown
Neutral tone from analyst meeting Management guided that the sluggish petrochemical segment outlook was likely to persist into 2023. The cost concerns from the dynamic crude oil price situation
However, the polyolefins spread,viz.,HDPE and PP, which fell to a low base of US$390/ton and US$374/ton in 3Q22,are likely to pick up in 1H23 as demand recovers after China reopens.


PTTGC : Weak Petrochemical Spread to Persist till 2024

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PTT Global Chemical PCL is a fully integrated petrochemical and chemical company. The Company's products are derived from its main product, Olefins, namely ethylene and propylene.

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