Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The market lacked short-term momentum as investors awaited the Fed meeting outcome.</li><li>Today’s dominant ideas: The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,314/1,300 and the resistance at 1,333/1,350.</li><li>External factors are slightly positive, supported by continued gains in the US stock market, though mostly driven by speculation in technology stocks.</li></ul>

The market lacked short-term momentum as investors awaited the Fed meeting outcome.Today’s dominant ideas: The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,314/1,300 and the resistance at 1,333/1,350.External factors are slightly positive, supported by continued gains in the US stock market, though mostly driven by speculation in technology stocks.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. October 29, 2025

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>Windows 10's End-of-Life Becomes Apple's Windfall as Second Fastest Growing Computer Brand</li>
<li>Eyes on Yageo Results Coming October 30 After 35% 1-Week Surge</li>
<li>China Tightens Rare Earth Grip: TSMC Says It's Prepared with Inventory</li>
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Windows 10's End-of-Life Becomes Apple's Windfall as Second Fastest Growing Computer Brand
Eyes on Yageo Results Coming October 30 After 35% 1-Week Surge
China Tightens Rare Earth Grip: TSMC Says It's Prepared with Inventory


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Apple's Macbook Windfall; Yageo's Rally; TSMC's Massive Rare Earth Stockpile

<ul><li>For today’s KTX Tactical DR Picks, we recommend cutting loss on POPMART80 with a –4.5% return.</li><li>The KTX Tactical DR Picks portfolio slipped slightly by 0.30% from the previous day, as US markets declined on Wednesday following disappointing earnings results from Netflix and Tesla.</li><li>Our study using the KTX Fundamental USD/THB Tracker indicates that the baht is currently excessively weak.</li></ul>

For today’s KTX Tactical DR Picks, we recommend cutting loss on POPMART80 with a –4.5% return.The KTX Tactical DR Picks portfolio slipped slightly by 0.30% from the previous day, as US markets declined on Wednesday following disappointing earnings results from Netflix and Tesla.Our study using the KTX Fundamental USD/THB Tracker indicates that the baht is currently excessively weak.

KTX Tactical DR Picks - October 24, 2025 (Eng.)

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Topline Securities

Topline Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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Air Link Communication / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Air Link Communication (AIRLINK) held its Corporate Briefing Session today, following the announcement of 1QFY26 results.</li><li>In 1QFY26, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs1,583mn (EPS of Rs4.01), up 88% YoY and down 16% QoQ.</li><li>Net sales clocked in at Rs24bn, up 11% YoY and 30% QoQ. The QoQ growth in sales is primarily due to higher sales volumes during the quarter, following subdued sales in 4QFY25 due to supply chain disruptions amid regional conflicts.</li></ul>

Air Link Communication (AIRLINK) held its Corporate Briefing Session today, following the announcement of 1QFY26 results.In 1QFY26, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs1,583mn (EPS of Rs4.01), up 88% YoY and down 16% QoQ.Net sales clocked in at Rs24bn, up 11% YoY and 30% QoQ. The QoQ growth in sales is primarily due to higher sales volumes during the quarter, following subdued sales in 4QFY25 due to supply chain disruptions amid regional conflicts.

Topline Flash Note: Airlink Communication - AIRLINK - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways

Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors, The Circuit

The Circuit

Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors

A Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors. With Jay Goldberg and Ben Bajarin

<ul><li>Companies in the public cloud are refreshing their server infrastructure every four to five years, but may accelerate this cycle due to the performance benefits of new CPUs and GPUs.</li><li>Despite advances in technology, older GPUs are still being used and making money for data centers, leading to questions about the economic lifespan of GPU systems.</li><li>Hyperscalers have adjusted their accounting policies to depreciate server hardware over longer periods, potentially impacting depreciation expenses.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

Companies in the public cloud are refreshing their server infrastructure every four to five years, but may accelerate this cycle due to the performance benefits of new CPUs and GPUs.Despite advances in technology, older GPUs are still being used and making money for data centers, leading to questions about the economic lifespan of GPU systems.Hyperscalers have adjusted their accounting policies to depreciate server hardware over longer periods, potentially impacting depreciation expenses.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

EP 138: Talking GPU Depreciation, OCP Takeaways

United States

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related accessories. The Company also offers payment, digital content, cloud and advertising services. Apple Inc.'s customers are primarily in consumer, small & mid-sized business, education, enterprise and government markets worldwide.

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. October 29, 2025

Today’s dominant ideas: The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,314/1,300 and the resistance at 1,333/1,350.

Krungthai XSpring

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Apple's Macbook Windfall; Yageo's Rally; TSMC's Massive Rare Earth Stockpile

Windows 10's end-of-life is benefiting Apple. Yageo's results ahead after a 35% surge, while TSMC is prepared for China's tightening grip on rare...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

KTX Tactical DR Picks - October 24, 2025 (Eng.)

The KTX Tactical DR Picks portfolio slipped slightly by 0.30% from the previous day, as US markets declined on Wednesday following disappointing...

Krungthai XSpring

Topline Flash Note: Airlink Communication - AIRLINK - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways

Air Link Communication (AIRLINK) held its Corporate Briefing Session today, following the announcement of 1QFY26 results. In 1QFY26, the company...

Topline Securities

EP 138: Talking GPU Depreciation, OCP Takeaways

Public cloud infrastructure refreshes involve periodically replacing servers with new CPUs, but the longer economic lifespan of older GPUs like...

The Circuit

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. October 29, 2025

Today’s dominant ideas: The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,314/1,300 and the resistance at 1,333/1,350.

Krungthai XSpring

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Apple's Macbook Windfall; Yageo's Rally; TSMC's Massive Rare Earth Stockpile

​Windows 10's end-of-life is benefiting Apple. Yageo's results ahead after a 35% surge, while TSMC is prepared for China's tightening grip on rare...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

KTX Tactical DR Picks - October 24, 2025 (Eng.)

The KTX Tactical DR Picks portfolio slipped slightly by 0.30% from the previous day, as US markets declined on Wednesday following disappointing...

Krungthai XSpring

Topline Flash Note: Airlink Communication - AIRLINK - Corporate Briefing Key Takeaways

Air Link Communication (AIRLINK) held its Corporate Briefing Session today, following the announcement of 1QFY26 results. In 1QFY26, the company...

Topline Securities

EP 138: Talking GPU Depreciation, OCP Takeaways

Public cloud infrastructure refreshes involve periodically replacing servers with new CPUs, but the longer economic lifespan of older GPUs like...

The Circuit

Windows 10's end-of-life is benefiting Apple. Yageo's results ahead after a 35% surge, while TSMC is prepared for China's tightening grip on rare...