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S&amp;P ended 1.1% higher while Nasdaq was 1% higher. Tesla rallied 6% with a mixed session for big tech – Facebook, Amazon and Apple were lower by 0.6%, 1% and 0.4% while Google and Netflix were up 1.2% and 1.3%. Fed Chair Powell reiterated the primary goal of full employment and said it may take over three years for inflation to exceed the 2% target. US 10Y Treasury yields eased some of its 9bp sell-off to 1.43% to close at 1.40%. European equities were also higher by over 0.5%. German GDP growth in Q4 2020 was revised upward to 0.3% from 0.1%. US IG CDS spreads were 1.1bp tighter and HY was 6.7bp tighter. EU main CDS spreads tightened 0.9bp and crossover spreads tightened 3.2bp. Asian equity markets have opened ~1% higher today while Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads are 0.5bp tighter. Momentum in the Asian primary markets continue with six new dollar deals launched today dominated by Chinese issuers.

S&amp;P ended 1.1% higher while Nasdaq was 1% higher. Tesla rallied 6% with a mixed session for big tech – Facebook, Amazon and Apple were lower by 0.6%, 1% and 0.4% while Google and Netflix were up 1.2% and 1.3%. Fed Chair Powell reiterated the primary goal of full employment and said it may take over three years for inflation to exceed the 2% target. US 10Y Treasury yields eased some of its 9bp sell-off to 1.43% to close at 1.40%. European equities were also higher by over 0.5%. German GDP growth in Q4 2020 was revised upward to 0.3% from 0.1%. US IG CDS spreads were 1.1bp tighter and HY was 6.7bp tighter. EU main CDS spreads tightened 0.9bp and crossover spreads tightened 3.2bp. Asian equity markets have opened ~1% higher today while Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads are 0.5bp tighter. Momentum in the Asian primary markets continue with six new dollar deals launched today dominated by Chinese issuers.

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Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Equity Bottom-Up

Since my last detailed look at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/baidu-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:179:1" rel="noopener">Baidu (BIDU US)</a>’s valuation back in September last year (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/baidu-strategies-for-operating-in-an-industry-in-decline" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:43393" rel="noopener">Baidu: Strategies for Operating in an Industry in Decline</a>) Baidu’s share price has witnessed a meteoric rise of 170%, re-rating from 6.2x to 16.9x NTM EV/EBITDA.This has been driven by several catalysts, such as M&amp;A into live streaming, increased share buybacks, the continued prospect of a Hong Kong listing, and improved reported earnings, but most-of-all, by their announcement that they plan to start an intelligent electric vehicle company in strategic partnership with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>. Following their recent 4Q20 results, management also went to great lengths to highlight the revenue growth acceleration in their “Non-marketing Baidu Core” sub-segment, emphasising the shift away from their traditional Core Search Advertising, or mobile ecosystem, to diversify revenue streams. In this insight, I take a closer look at this sub-segment and analyse what the current market value implies for those operations, as well as their future “intelligent electric vehicle” venture.

Since my last detailed look at Baidu (BIDU US)’s valuation back in September last year (Baidu: Strategies for Operating in an Industry in Decline) Baidu’s share price has witnessed a meteoric rise of 170%, re-rating from 6.2x to 16.9x NTM EV/EBITDA.This has been driven by several catalysts, such as M&amp;A into live streaming, increased share buybacks, the continued prospect of a Hong Kong listing, and improved reported earnings, but most-of-all, by their announcement that they plan to start an intelligent electric vehicle company in strategic partnership with Geely Auto (175 HK). Following their recent 4Q20 results, management also went to great lengths to highlight the revenue growth acceleration in their “Non-marketing Baidu Core” sub-segment, emphasising the shift away from their traditional Core Search Advertising, or mobile ecosystem, to diversify revenue streams. In this insight, I take a closer look at this sub-segment and analyse what the current market value implies for those operations, as well as their future “intelligent electric vehicle” venture.

Baidu: A Closer Look at Non-Marketing Baidu Core. What Are We Paying for EV?

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

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After Japan's earthquake automobile makers had a lot to worry about, since they were already faced with critical semiconductor shortages.  Now unusually bad weather has hit much of the US, and has stopped chip production in three important fabs in Austin, Texas.  This Insight explores the winners and losers in this series of events.

After Japan's earthquake automobile makers had a lot to worry about, since they were already faced with critical semiconductor shortages.  Now unusually bad weather has hit much of the US, and has stopped chip production in three important fabs in Austin, Texas.  This Insight explores the winners and losers in this series of events.

Texas Weather Deals Second Blow to Automotive Chip Supply Chain

S&amp;P ended 0.8% lower while Nasdaq saw a sharp fall of 2.5%. Tesla  fell 8.5% while Apple, Amazon, Microsoft  and other tech stocks were down ~3%. US 10Y Treasury yields were stable despite the negative sentiment in equity markets. Fed Chair Powell is due to appear before the Senate Banking Committee later today for his semi-annual testimony. European equities were also lower ~0.5% and German Bund yields dipped 4bp. US IG CDS spreads were 2.2bp wider and HY was 8bp wider. EU main CDS spreads widened 2.2bp and crossover spreads widened 4.4bp. Asian equity markets have opened flat while Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads are 0.6bp wider.

S&amp;P ended 0.8% lower while Nasdaq saw a sharp fall of 2.5%. Tesla  fell 8.5% while Apple, Amazon, Microsoft  and other tech stocks were down ~3%. US 10Y Treasury yields were stable despite the negative sentiment in equity markets. Fed Chair Powell is due to appear before the Senate Banking Committee later today for his semi-annual testimony. European equities were also lower ~0.5% and German Bund yields dipped 4bp. US IG CDS spreads were 2.2bp wider and HY was 8bp wider. EU main CDS spreads widened 2.2bp and crossover spreads widened 4.4bp. Asian equity markets have opened flat while Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads are 0.6bp wider.

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Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Japan/Asia Long-Short

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

With Tesla down 22.4% from its recent all-time high and as much 31.3% at the lows yesterday, and competition increasing with the high profile SPAC investment in Lucid, we believe it is time to seriously consider the short thesis again, for EVs overall, but Tesla in particular.

With Tesla down 22.4% from its recent all-time high and as much 31.3% at the lows yesterday, and competition increasing with the high profile SPAC investment in Lucid, we believe it is time to seriously consider the short thesis again, for EVs overall, but Tesla in particular.

Tesla – Threats from the Taycan and Lucid Air

United States

Tesla Inc. operates as a multinational automotive and clean energy company. The Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and related products and services. Tesla owns its sales and service network and sells electric power train components to other automobile manufacturers.

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Tesla (TSLA US)

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S&P ended 1.1% higher while Nasdaq was 1% higher. Tesla rallied 6% with a mixed session for big tech – Facebook, Amazon and Apple were lower by...

BondEvalue

Baidu: A Closer Look at Non-Marketing Baidu Core. What Are We Paying for EV?

In this insight, I take a closer look at “Non-marketing Baidu Core” and analyse what the current market value implies for those operations, as well...

Wium Malan, CFA

Texas Weather Deals Second Blow to Automotive Chip Supply Chain

A chip shortage is preventing the automotive industry from returning to full volume. Meanwhile Japan's earthquake and bad weather in Texas are...

Jim Handy

Macquarie, AgBank, ESR Launch $ Bonds; Macro; Rating Changes; New Bond Issues; Talking Heads; Top...

S&P ended 0.8% lower while Nasdaq saw a sharp fall of 2.5%. Tesla fell 8.5% while Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and other tech stocks were down...

BondEvalue

Tesla – Threats from the Taycan and Lucid Air

With Tesla down more than 20% from its recent highs, we examine the prospects for the EV bubble finally popping as competition intensifies just as...

Mio Kato

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