Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

Apollo Global Management  / Index Rebalance

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<li>The S&amp;P 500 index tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect two regular changes in December 2024. There are also several live spin-off and M&amp;A events which could trigger intra-review index changes in the late-2024/early-2025.</li>
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The S&amp;P 500 index tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.
In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2024 index rebal event.
We expect two regular changes in December 2024. There are also several live spin-off and M&amp;A events which could trigger intra-review index changes in the late-2024/early-2025.


Quiddity Leaderboard S&P 500 Dec 24: Two ADDs (One Biggie), Two DELs, Possible Big Intrareview Moves

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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) demonstrated a strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reporting substantial year-over-year revenue growth and a marginal increase in non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share.</li><li>As delineated in their earnings call, the company continues to navigate a dynamic market environment, focusing on growth sectors such as AI, hybrid cloud, and networking.</li><li>Revenue reached $7.7 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, which is attributed to notable growth in AI systems revenue and other portfolio enhancements.</li></ul>

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) demonstrated a strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reporting substantial year-over-year revenue growth and a marginal increase in non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share.As delineated in their earnings call, the company continues to navigate a dynamic market environment, focusing on growth sectors such as AI, hybrid cloud, and networking.Revenue reached $7.7 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, which is attributed to notable growth in AI systems revenue and other portfolio enhancements.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Expanded Portfolio of AI Solutions & Hybrid Cloud Solutions Are Critical Growth Catalysts! - Major Drivers

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 sideways up, with resistance at 1,372 points (50-day EMA)/1,380 points and the support at 1,356 points/1,350 points.</li><li>In the short term, the index remains in an uptrend, marking a higher high and higher low for the seventh consecutive day.</li><li>We recommend holding positions and waiting to take profit at the resistance level.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways up, with resistance at 1,372 points (50-day EMA)/1,380 points and the support at 1,356 points/1,350 points.In the short term, the index remains in an uptrend, marking a higher high and higher low for the seventh consecutive day.We recommend holding positions and waiting to take profit at the resistance level.

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

<ul>
<li>PC Maker Shares Under Pressure -- PC makers' share prices fell by mid-to-high single digits during July. However, pure PC exposure outperformed as shown by HPQ's gain during the month.</li>
<li>Latest PC Industry Data is Promising -- Latest IDC data shows that global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, and are up 5% YoY ex-China.</li>
<li>Microsoft &amp; Taiwan PC Maker Earnings Ahead -- Microsoft reports July 30th U.S. time. We expect Taiwan PC makers to report earnings within the first two weeks of August.</li>
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PC Maker Shares Under Pressure -- PC makers' share prices fell by mid-to-high single digits during July. However, pure PC exposure outperformed as shown by HPQ's gain during the month.
Latest PC Industry Data is Promising -- Latest IDC data shows that global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, and are up 5% YoY ex-China.
Microsoft &amp; Taiwan PC Maker Earnings Ahead -- Microsoft reports July 30th U.S. time. We expect Taiwan PC makers to report earnings within the first two weeks of August.


PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.</li><li>STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.</li><li>Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.</li></ul>

South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla's production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

United States

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company provides information technology solutions. The Company offers enterprise security, analytics and data management, applications development and testing, data center care, cloud consulting, and business process services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise serves customers worldwide.

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Quiddity Leaderboard S&P 500 Dec 24: Two ADDs (One Biggie), Two DELs, Possible Big Intrareview Moves

There are currently two expected ADDs and two expected DELs for the SP500 Dec24 Rebalance. There could be more from spinoffs and mergers. One big...

Travis Lundy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Expanded Portfolio of AI Solutions & Hybrid Cloud Solutions Are Critical Growth Catalysts! - Major Drivers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) demonstrated a strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reporting substantial...

Baptista Research

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Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways up, with resistance at 1,372 points (50-day EMA)/1,380 points and the support at 1,356...

Krungthai XSpring

PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

May 2024 notebook shipment update, Tesla's production issues benefit South Korean battery makers, AI technology in e-bikes, Axelera AI secures $68M...

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Quiddity Leaderboard S&P 500 Dec 24: Two ADDs (One Biggie), Two DELs, Possible Big Intrareview Moves

There are currently two expected ADDs and two expected DELs for the SP500 Dec24 Rebalance. There could be more from spinoffs and mergers. One big...

Travis Lundy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Expanded Portfolio of AI Solutions & Hybrid Cloud Solutions Are Critical Growth Catalysts! - Major Drivers

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) demonstrated a strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reporting substantial...

Baptista Research

Today's Dominant Ideas

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways up, with resistance at 1,372 points (50-day EMA)/1,380 points and the support at 1,356...

Krungthai XSpring

PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

​PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

May 2024 notebook shipment update, Tesla's production issues benefit South Korean battery makers, AI technology in e-bikes, Axelera AI secures $68M...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...