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 analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD39.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, King Yuan Electronics, Cathay Financial, ASE Industrial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD39.9bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, King Yuan Electronics, Cathay Financial, ASE Industrial.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 1st): CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, King Yuan Electronics

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Supply-demand balance still delicate, but better than last two years. The balance between supply and demand is still wafer-thin, which has had its impact, despite the peak season being underway. Our latest numbers suggest that the peak season freight rate growth is expected to be moderate this year. On the Asia-Europe trade, the late summer lull in shipments was a headwind, while the Transpacific still suffers the overhang of excess supply. In addition, massive factory closure in China…

Supply-demand balance still delicate, but better than last two years. The balance between supply and demand is still wafer-thin, which has had its impact, despite the peak season being underway. Our latest numbers suggest that the peak season freight rate growth is expected to be moderate this year. On the Asia-Europe trade, the late summer lull in shipments was a headwind, while the Transpacific still suffers the overhang of excess supply. In addition, massive factory closure in China…

Container Shipping - A Rising Tide Floats All Boats

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>For both carriers, rates and OP margins surged in H224, but have fallen ever since then</li>
<li>Though it's a distinct market, Intra-Asia conditions are impacted by deep-sea conditions</li>
<li>TS Lines' strong share outperformance vs market leader Wan Hai Lines is not justified</li>
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For both carriers, rates and OP margins surged in H224, but have fallen ever since then
Though it's a distinct market, Intra-Asia conditions are impacted by deep-sea conditions
TS Lines' strong share outperformance vs market leader Wan Hai Lines is not justified


Intra-Asia Container Carriers Wan Hai Lines, TS Lines Also Feeling the Pain of Lower Freight Rates

<h2>Overview</h2>Since <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/18689" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18689:1">Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930 KS)</a> declared bankruptcy at the end of August 2016, market conditions in long-haul container shipping have improved substantially. The removal of Hanjin's capacity (and it's aggressive pricing tactics) combined with a modest improvement in demand led to a strong improvement in freight rates in most long-haul markets since the end of Q3 last year. In addition, a series of recent mergers and acquisitions in the sector, plus new carrier alliances that…

OverviewSince Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930 KS) declared bankruptcy at the end of August 2016, market conditions in long-haul container shipping have improved substantially. The removal of Hanjin's capacity (and it's aggressive pricing tactics) combined with a modest improvement in demand led to a strong improvement in freight rates in most long-haul markets since the end of Q3 last year. In addition, a series of recent mergers and acquisitions in the sector, plus new carrier alliances that…

Evergreen, Yang Ming Q217 Results Show Sharp Recovery Since Hanjin Bankruptcy in Q316; Now What?

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-hutchison-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:132:1" rel="noopener">CK Hutchison (1 HK)</a>'s arbitration - with the Panama government AND Maersk - continues, with China's full backing, over the (ostensibly) illegal confiscation of the Balboa and Cristobal ports. </li>
<li>Elsewhere, ongoing divestments are further stacking CKH's cash pile, a development not lost on the three key rating agencies.</li>
<li>And CKH's 16.7% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cenovus-energy-inc-0528db43-4e16-4d42-8ab6-6a0bf8bb767e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27961:1" rel="noopener">Cenovus Energy (CVE US)</a>, already a strong cashflow generator, is a key standout from the ongoing Iran situation.  </li>
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CK Hutchison (1 HK)'s arbitration - with the Panama government AND Maersk - continues, with China's full backing, over the (ostensibly) illegal confiscation of the Balboa and Cristobal ports. 
Elsewhere, ongoing divestments are further stacking CKH's cash pile, a development not lost on the three key rating agencies.
And CKH's 16.7% stake in Cenovus Energy (CVE US), already a strong cashflow generator, is a key standout from the ongoing Iran situation.  


CK Hutch (1 HK): The Optics Are Looking Favourable

Taiwan

Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. transports freight by ships. The Company operates container ships to move freight throughout the world. Evergreen Marine has interests in terminals, airline operations and motor freight transportation, as well as container manufacturing.

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Evergreen Marine Corp (2603 TT)

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 1st): CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, King Yuan Electronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, King Yuan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Container Shipping - A Rising Tide Floats All Boats

Supply-demand balance still delicate, but better than last two years. The balance between supply and demand is still wafer-thin, which has had its...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Intra-Asia Container Carriers Wan Hai Lines, TS Lines Also Feeling the Pain of Lower Freight Rates

Revenue and OP margins for Intra-Asia container carriers Wan Hai Lines and TS Lines surged in H224 but have fallen sharply since then. We expect...

Tracking Traffic

Evergreen, Yang Ming Q217 Results Show Sharp Recovery Since Hanjin Bankruptcy in Q316; Now What?

OverviewSince Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930 KS) declared bankruptcy at the end of August 2016, market conditions in long-haul container shipping...

Daniel Hellberg

CK Hutch (1 HK): The Optics Are Looking Favourable

Two media articles have now appeared this week, concerning CKH. The first concerns China Merchants reportedly joining a consortium (including...

David Blennerhassett

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