Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Stellantis' full-year 2024 results present a period of transition and challenge for the company as it navigates a demanding market environment.</li>
<li>The company emphasized a strong focus on product launches, stakeholder trust, and regional empowerment.</li>
<li>Notably, Stellantis launched new models in both the U.S. and Europe, such as the Dodge Daytona, Wagoneer S, and Grande Panda, indicating a strategic push to capture consumer interest.</li>
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Stellantis' full-year 2024 results present a period of transition and challenge for the company as it navigates a demanding market environment.
The company emphasized a strong focus on product launches, stakeholder trust, and regional empowerment.
Notably, Stellantis launched new models in both the U.S. and Europe, such as the Dodge Daytona, Wagoneer S, and Grande Panda, indicating a strategic push to capture consumer interest.


Stellantis: Is There Any Scope For Market Share Improvement In The Near Future?

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>Trump Adminstration Gearing Up to Further Restrict China's Access to Chip Technology -- Could Restrict Servicing of Existing Equipment</li>
<li>Foxconn and Honda: Could This Be a New Alliance in EV Manufacturing?</li>
<li>TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes... </li>
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Trump Adminstration Gearing Up to Further Restrict China's Access to Chip Technology -- Could Restrict Servicing of Existing Equipment
Foxconn and Honda: Could This Be a New Alliance in EV Manufacturing?
TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes... 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

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.

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move in a sideways-down pattern, with the support at 1,377/1,370 points and the resistance at 1,390/1,395 points (10-day EMA).</li><li>For the weekly strategy, it is recommended to buy, focusing on the return on investment as the market re-enters the buying zone, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors.</li><li>The market risk premium (MRP) has accordingly risen to 4.77%, returning to the oversold zone, indicating that the Thai stock market correction has overreacted to the risks.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move in a sideways-down pattern, with the support at 1,377/1,370 points and the resistance at 1,390/1,395 points (10-day EMA).For the weekly strategy, it is recommended to buy, focusing on the return on investment as the market re-enters the buying zone, particularly in the banking and insurance sectors.The market risk premium (MRP) has accordingly risen to 4.77%, returning to the oversold zone, indicating that the Thai stock market correction has overreacted to the risks.

Services PMIs of the US, EU and China, Along with Thai Inflation

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<li>Stellantis finds itself at a crossroads after a turbulent year that culminated in the resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares.</li>
<li>Once praised for his transformative leadership at Peugeot and Opel, Tavares faced mounting challenges at Stellantis that sealed his fate.</li>
<li>In 2024, the company grappled with plummeting stock prices, overstocked dealer inventories, and declining earnings.</li>
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Stellantis finds itself at a crossroads after a turbulent year that culminated in the resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares.
Once praised for his transformative leadership at Peugeot and Opel, Tavares faced mounting challenges at Stellantis that sealed his fate.
In 2024, the company grappled with plummeting stock prices, overstocked dealer inventories, and declining earnings.


What Stellantis’ CEO Resignation Means for the Company’s Struggling Future!

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

Hyundai Motor India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (HMIL)</a> 's USD 3 billion+ IPO opens today, 15th October, at 10:00 am IST. The bidding will remain open until 4:30 pm IST on 17th October.</li>
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<strong>Near-Term Outlook: Limited Short-Term Gain Potential.</strong> While Hyundai is likely to outperform Maruti Suzuki given the valuation discount, it may underperform the broader sector in the near term.</li>
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<strong>Long-Term Opportunity:</strong> For investors with a longer-term horizon, Hyundai presents a relatively low-risk opportunity. Its established brand and world-class manufacturing facilities offer the potential for steady, long-term growth.</li>
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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) 's USD 3 billion+ IPO opens today, 15th October, at 10:00 am IST. The bidding will remain open until 4:30 pm IST on 17th October.

Near-Term Outlook: Limited Short-Term Gain Potential. While Hyundai is likely to outperform Maruti Suzuki given the valuation discount, it may underperform the broader sector in the near term.

Long-Term Opportunity: For investors with a longer-term horizon, Hyundai presents a relatively low-risk opportunity. Its established brand and world-class manufacturing facilities offer the potential for steady, long-term growth.


Hyundai Motor India IPO: The Good, The Bad and The Valuation. Not for Quick Gain Seekers

United States

Stellantis NV manufactures and markets automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company also produces metallurgical products and production systems for the automobile industry, as well as owns publishing and insurance companies. Stellantis serves customers worldwide.

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Services PMIs of the US, EU and China, Along with Thai Inflation

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move in a sideways-down pattern, with the support at 1,377/1,370 points and the resistance at...

Krungthai XSpring

What Stellantis’ CEO Resignation Means for the Company’s Struggling Future!

Once praised for his transformative leadership at Peugeot and Opel, Tavares faced mounting challenges at Stellantis that sealed his fate.

Baptista Research

Hyundai Motor India IPO: The Good, The Bad and The Valuation. Not for Quick Gain Seekers

HMIL likely to outperform Maruti Suzuki thanks to Valuation discount but both may underperform broader sector in the near term. Limited short term...

Devi Subhakesan

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Stellantis: Is There Any Scope For Market Share Improvement In The Near Future?

Stellantis' full-year 2024 results present a period of transition and challenge for the company as it navigates a demanding market environment.

Baptista Research

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

​Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Services PMIs of the US, EU and China, Along with Thai Inflation

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move in a sideways-down pattern, with the support at 1,377/1,370 points and the resistance at...

Krungthai XSpring

What Stellantis’ CEO Resignation Means for the Company’s Struggling Future!

Once praised for his transformative leadership at Peugeot and Opel, Tavares faced mounting challenges at Stellantis that sealed his fate.

Baptista Research

Hyundai Motor India IPO: The Good, The Bad and The Valuation. Not for Quick Gain Seekers

HMIL likely to outperform Maruti Suzuki thanks to Valuation discount but both may underperform broader sector in the near term. Limited short term...

Devi Subhakesan

Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...