Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Thai Oil, JSW Steel</li>
<li>UST yields rose 1-2 bps across the curve yesterday, as treasuries were pressured by a large corporate-issuance supply and amid the strong equities market.</li>
<li>Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs rose 1 bp each to 3.46% and 4.17%, respectively. Equities climbed to fresh record highs, with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq both up 0.6% at 6,945 and 23,547, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Thai Oil, JSW Steel
UST yields rose 1-2 bps across the curve yesterday, as treasuries were pressured by a large corporate-issuance supply and amid the strong equities market.
Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs rose 1 bp each to 3.46% and 4.17%, respectively. Equities climbed to fresh record highs, with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq both up 0.6% at 6,945 and 23,547, respectively.


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-India in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, IndusInd Bank, GMR Airports, SWIGGY, HDFC Bank.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-India in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, IndusInd Bank, GMR Airports, SWIGGY, HDFC Bank.


MS-India Index Earning Revision (Dec): InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel.


NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Dec): JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities, Mint Finance

Umang Agrawal

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>India led volume stability, improving deliveries, and captive raw materials position Tata Steel to convert the 2026 steel upcycle into earnings leverage.</li>
<li>EU policy tightening and CBAM-linked barriers improve Netherlands pricing power, supporting a European turnaround despite continued structural drag from the UK.</li>
<li>Attractive valuation metrics, low PEG, manageable leverage, and sector outperformance make Tata Steel a high-conviction risk-adjusted play for 2026.</li>
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India led volume stability, improving deliveries, and captive raw materials position Tata Steel to convert the 2026 steel upcycle into earnings leverage.
EU policy tightening and CBAM-linked barriers improve Netherlands pricing power, supporting a European turnaround despite continued structural drag from the UK.
Attractive valuation metrics, low PEG, manageable leverage, and sector outperformance make Tata Steel a high-conviction risk-adjusted play for 2026.


2026 High Conviction Idea: Tata Steel’s Raw‑Material Moat and Long‑Product Expansion

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

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<li>Recent strategic announcements improve pellet security, downstream mix, and low-carbon readiness, strengthening Tata Steel’s long-term positioning.</li>
<li>Balance sheet can fund near-term projects, but upstream expansions require careful sequencing amid non-linear cyclical earnings.</li>
<li>Valuation remains balanced at ₹165–185/share, with Europe performance the key swing factor for re-rating.</li>
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Recent strategic announcements improve pellet security, downstream mix, and low-carbon readiness, strengthening Tata Steel’s long-term positioning.
Balance sheet can fund near-term projects, but upstream expansions require careful sequencing amid non-linear cyclical earnings.
Valuation remains balanced at ₹165–185/share, with Europe performance the key swing factor for re-rating.


Tata Steel: Strategic Announcements Boost Long-Term Positioning; Valuation Still Balanced

India

JSW Steel Limited is an Indian multinational steel company. It manufactures and sells a wide range of steel products, including hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, and color-coated steel, as well as TMT bars, wire rods, and alloy steel products, serving various industries such as automotive, construction, and infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1982.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Thai Oil, JSW Steel

Lucror Analytics

MS-India Index Earning Revision (Dec): InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance

We analyzed MS-India's consensus for Dec 2025 and highlighted changes of EPS in InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, IndusInd Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Dec): JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Dec 2025 and highlighted changes of EPS in JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

2026 High Conviction Idea: Tata Steel’s Raw‑Material Moat and Long‑Product Expansion

India strength, EU policy tailwinds, and valuation support converge, making Tata Steel a high-conviction bet as the steel cycle turns in 2026.

Mint Finance

Tata Steel: Strategic Announcements Boost Long-Term Positioning; Valuation Still Balanced

Tata Steel's strategic moves enhance pellet security, downstream mix, and low-carbon readiness, with balanced valuation and Europe performance as...

Rahul Jain

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Thai Oil, JSW Steel

Lucror Analytics

MS-India Index Earning Revision (Dec): InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance

We analyzed MS-India's consensus for Dec 2025 and highlighted changes of EPS in InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, IndusInd Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Dec): JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Dec 2025 and highlighted changes of EPS in JSW Steel, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

2026 High Conviction Idea: Tata Steel’s Raw‑Material Moat and Long‑Product Expansion

India strength, EU policy tailwinds, and valuation support converge, making Tata Steel a high-conviction bet as the steel cycle turns in 2026.

Mint Finance

Tata Steel: Strategic Announcements Boost Long-Term Positioning; Valuation Still Balanced

​Tata Steel's strategic moves enhance pellet security, downstream mix, and low-carbon readiness, with balanced valuation and Europe performance as...

Rahul Jain

Tata Steel's strategic moves enhance pellet security, downstream mix, and low-carbon readiness, with balanced valuation and Europe performance as...