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>The launch of the iPhone 17 will spur consumer interest in upgrading, driven by improved features such as the increase in base storage from 128GB to 256GB.</li><li>As of 2Q25, SYNEX reported that iPhone 15 (N-1) sales accounted for as high as 56% of total iPhone sales, reflecting consumers’ continued price sensitivity in their purchasing decisions.</li><li>In Thailand, the iPhone 17 will be available from September 19, one day earlier than the iPhone 16 launch last year. This should enable SYNEX to capture slightly more iPhone sales revenue in 3Q25.</li></ul>

The launch of the iPhone 17 will spur consumer interest in upgrading, driven by improved features such as the increase in base storage from 128GB to 256GB.As of 2Q25, SYNEX reported that iPhone 15 (N-1) sales accounted for as high as 56% of total iPhone sales, reflecting consumers’ continued price sensitivity in their purchasing decisions.In Thailand, the iPhone 17 will be available from September 19, one day earlier than the iPhone 16 launch last year. This should enable SYNEX to capture slightly more iPhone sales revenue in 3Q25.

SYNNEX Plc. (SYNEX): The Launch Of The IPhone 17 Will Support 3Q25 Performance

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<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.</li><li>The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.</li><li>The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index today is expected to rebound within a limited range, with the resistance at 1,270/1,280 points and the support at 1,252/1,239 points (200-day EMA).</li><li>External factors are slightly negative after the US July PPI rose more than expected, dampening hopes that the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bps at its mid-September meeting, though there may be a positive surprise from tonight’s meeting between the US and Ukraine if Ukraine agrees to Russia’s proposal, contrary to market expectations.</li><li>Domestic factors are slightly positive, supported by: i) better-than-expected 2Q25 earnings from Thai listed companies (+8.6%), with 1H25 earnings accounting for 57.5% of full-year estimates, which could lead to upward earnings and target revisions, and ii) the House of Representatives passing the 2026 fiscal budget bill last Friday, while the NESDC signaled a more positive outlook for the second half of the year compared to earlier concerns over US tariff hikes, adding upside to 2025E GDP growth and reducing the risk of contraction if Prime Minister Paetongtarn is found guilty by the court and a new prime minister must be selected on August 29.</li></ul>

The SET Index today is expected to rebound within a limited range, with the resistance at 1,270/1,280 points and the support at 1,252/1,239 points (200-day EMA).External factors are slightly negative after the US July PPI rose more than expected, dampening hopes that the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bps at its mid-September meeting, though there may be a positive surprise from tonight’s meeting between the US and Ukraine if Ukraine agrees to Russia’s proposal, contrary to market expectations.Domestic factors are slightly positive, supported by: i) better-than-expected 2Q25 earnings from Thai listed companies (+8.6%), with 1H25 earnings accounting for 57.5% of full-year estimates, which could lead to upward earnings and target revisions, and ii) the House of Representatives passing the 2026 fiscal budget bill last Friday, while the NESDC signaled a more positive outlook for the second half of the year compared to earlier concerns over US tariff hikes, adding upside to 2025E GDP growth and reducing the risk of contraction if Prime Minister Paetongtarn is found guilty by the court and a new prime minister must be selected on August 29.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. August 18, 2025

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Apple unveiled four iPhone 16 models (16/16 Plus, 16 Pro/Pro Max), featuring bigger screens (premium models), better processor, improved battery life, new Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence features.</li><li>Apple also launched two Apple Watch (Series 10/Ultra 2) and three AirPods (4/Pro 2/Max).</li><li>We believe most spec upgrades and Apple Intelligence launch are in-line with expectations, and no price hikes for both iPhone 16/16 Pro models will be positive to unlock pent-up demand and boost replacement cycle, given AI integration and multiple new features. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple unveiled four iPhone 16 models (16/16 Plus, 16 Pro/Pro Max), featuring bigger screens (premium models), better processor, improved battery life, new Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence features.Apple also launched two Apple Watch (Series 10/Ultra 2) and three AirPods (4/Pro 2/Max).We believe most spec upgrades and Apple Intelligence launch are in-line with expectations, and no price hikes for both iPhone 16/16 Pro models will be positive to unlock pent-up demand and boost replacement cycle, given AI integration and multiple new features. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Technology - Apple Launch Event: New IPhone 16/Watch/AirPods Unveiled

<ul><li>Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our previous expectation.</li><li>From a full-year perspective, given the rate cut cycle has not yet started and liquidity remains tight, we suggest focusing on: 1) companies capable of boosting shareholder returns or maintaining decent returns, supported by solid fundamentals (strong competitive advantages, steady growth in core business, and stable profitability) and committed to enhancing shareholder returns (also depends on management's willingness), such as Alibaba, Tencent, and NetEase;</li><li>2) companies whose new businesses have significant market potential and are poised to bring considerable capital gains in the long run, particularly from overseas expansion and AI-related initiatives, such as Pinduoduo, Tencent, Alibaba, and Trip.com</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our previous expectation.From a full-year perspective, given the rate cut cycle has not yet started and liquidity remains tight, we suggest focusing on: 1) companies capable of boosting shareholder returns or maintaining decent returns, supported by solid fundamentals (strong competitive advantages, steady growth in core business, and stable profitability) and committed to enhancing shareholder returns (also depends on management's willingness), such as Alibaba, Tencent, and NetEase;2) companies whose new businesses have significant market potential and are poised to bring considerable capital gains in the long run, particularly from overseas expansion and AI-related initiatives, such as Pinduoduo, Tencent, Alibaba, and Trip.comContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Internet - 1Q24 recap & our three stock-picking ideas

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SYNNEX Plc. (SYNEX): The Launch Of The IPhone 17 Will Support 3Q25 Performance

The launch of the iPhone 17 will spur consumer interest in upgrading, driven by improved features such as the increase in base storage from 128GB...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. August 18, 2025

The SET Index today is expected to rebound within a limited range, with the resistance at 1,270/1,280 points and the support at 1,252/1,239 points...

Krungthai XSpring

Technology - Apple Launch Event: New IPhone 16/Watch/AirPods Unveiled

Apple unveiled four iPhone 16 models (16/16 Plus, 16 Pro/Pro Max), featuring bigger screens (premium models), better processor, improved battery...

CMB International

Internet - 1Q24 recap & our three stock-picking ideas

Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our...

CMB International

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