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

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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

<ul><li>Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market environment.</li><li>The company announced two crucial transactions: the proposed acquisition of Infinera, a North American optical networking entity, and Nokia's plan to divest its submarine networks business to the French State.</li><li>The acquisition of Infinera is expected to boost Nokia's Optical Networks business by quickening innovation for customers and strengthening Nokia's position in North America.</li></ul>

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market environment.The company announced two crucial transactions: the proposed acquisition of Infinera, a North American optical networking entity, and Nokia's plan to divest its submarine networks business to the French State.The acquisition of Infinera is expected to boost Nokia's Optical Networks business by quickening innovation for customers and strengthening Nokia's position in North America.

Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

Dimitris Ioannidis

Global Financial Data and Analytics Platform

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nokia-oyj" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21754:1" rel="noopener">Nokia OYJ (NOKIA FH)</a> is currently the lowest ranked security in SX5E but still above the exit threshold. Its potential deletion can cause the addition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dsm-firmenich-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43730:1" rel="noopener">DSM-Firmenich (DSFIR NA)</a>. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deutsche-post-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21608:1" rel="noopener">Deutsche Post (DHL GR)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/reckitt-benckiser-group-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22105:1" rel="noopener">Reckitt Benckiser (RKT LN)</a> are below the SX5P exit threshold. Their deletion can cause the addition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intesa-sanpaolo-spa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21200:1" rel="noopener">Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP IM)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/banco-bilbao-vizcaya-argentari" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21251:1" rel="noopener">Banco Bilbao (BBVA SM)</a> .</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cap-gemini-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21411:1" rel="noopener">Cap Gemini SA (CAP FP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/compass-group-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21880:1" rel="noopener">Compass (CPG LN)</a> are examples of companies with significant market caps which are excluded due to supersector coverage. </li>
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Nokia OYJ (NOKIA FH) is currently the lowest ranked security in SX5E but still above the exit threshold. Its potential deletion can cause the addition of DSM-Firmenich (DSFIR NA). 

Deutsche Post (DHL GR) &amp; Reckitt Benckiser (RKT LN) are below the SX5P exit threshold. Their deletion can cause the addition of Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP IM) &amp; Banco Bilbao (BBVA SM) .

Cap Gemini SA (CAP FP) and Compass (CPG LN) are examples of companies with significant market caps which are excluded due to supersector coverage. 


STOXX 50: First September Forecasts for Europe and Eurozone

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Nokia and Foxconn are collaborating to manufacture 5G products in northern Vietnam, potentially boosting the country's tech industry.</li><li>Huawei's entry into the automotive tier-1 market raises questions about its impact on traditional car manufacturers.</li><li>The UK semiconductor industry and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are highlighted at London Tech Week, showcasing their importance in the tech world.</li></ul>

Nokia and Foxconn are collaborating to manufacture 5G products in northern Vietnam, potentially boosting the country's tech industry.Huawei's entry into the automotive tier-1 market raises questions about its impact on traditional car manufacturers.The UK semiconductor industry and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are highlighted at London Tech Week, showcasing their importance in the tech world.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Jun-2024): 5G products made by Nokia and Foxconn in northern Vietnam.

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The ES50 Index is one of the most highly-tracked and followed indices in Europe and the annual index review takes place in September every year.</li>
<li>This annual index rebal event usually results in some of the most significant index flow events in Europe every year, typically amounting to billions of dollars of flows.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the upcoming index review in September 2024.</li>
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The ES50 Index is one of the most highly-tracked and followed indices in Europe and the annual index review takes place in September every year.
This annual index rebal event usually results in some of the most significant index flow events in Europe every year, typically amounting to billions of dollars of flows.
In this insight, we take a look the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the upcoming index review in September 2024.


Quiddity Leaderboard ES50 Sep 24: US$1.1bn Index Inflow for Engie if Nokia's Rank Falls by ONE

<ul><li>Nokia Corporation reported its first quarter 2024 results, which showed a decline in net sales by 19% year-on-year in constant currency.</li><li>This decrease was due to the weak spending environment present since the second quarter of last year.</li><li>The profit of Nokia's three network businesses was affected by this trend, but this was counterbalanced by the benefits of deals signed in Nokia Technologies and ongoing cost reductions.</li></ul>

Nokia Corporation reported its first quarter 2024 results, which showed a decline in net sales by 19% year-on-year in constant currency.This decrease was due to the weak spending environment present since the second quarter of last year.The profit of Nokia's three network businesses was affected by this trend, but this was counterbalanced by the benefits of deals signed in Nokia Technologies and ongoing cost reductions.

Nokia Corporation: Will The New NVIDIA Partnership & Positive Network Infra Spends Catalyze Growth? - Major Drivers

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Nokia Oyj is a global communications company that operates a network of production facilities for location intelligence and network infrastructure, as well as a network of sales and customer service. The Company also operates research and software development facilities worldwide.

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Nokia OYJ (NOKIA FH)

Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market...

Baptista Research

STOXX 50: First September Forecasts for Europe and Eurozone

In SX5E, Nokia might be replaced by DSM-Firmenich, while in SX5P Reckitt Benckiser and Deutsche Post may be replaced by Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Jun-2024): 5G products made by Nokia and Foxconn in northern Vietnam.

Nokia and Foxconn are teaming up to produce 5G products in northern Vietnam, while Huawei makes gains in automotive tier-1 and London Tech Week...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Quiddity Leaderboard ES50 Sep 24: US$1.1bn Index Inflow for Engie if Nokia's Rank Falls by ONE

Nokia is ranked 60th in the final selection list according to our estimates. If Nokia falls to the 61st place, Nokia could be replaced by Engie in...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Nokia Corporation: Will The New NVIDIA Partnership & Positive Network Infra Spends Catalyze Growth? - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation reported its first quarter 2024 results, which showed a decline in net sales by 19% year-on-year in constant currency. This...

Baptista Research

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Nokia Corporation (NOK): The Story Of The Expansion Into The 5G Core Network Market! - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation's engagement in the second quarter of 2024 revolved around significant developments amid a transitory, challenging market...

Baptista Research

STOXX 50: First September Forecasts for Europe and Eurozone

​In SX5E, Nokia might be replaced by DSM-Firmenich, while in SX5P Reckitt Benckiser and Deutsche Post may be replaced by Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Jun-2024): 5G products made by Nokia and Foxconn in northern Vietnam.

Nokia and Foxconn are teaming up to produce 5G products in northern Vietnam, while Huawei makes gains in automotive tier-1 and London Tech Week...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Quiddity Leaderboard ES50 Sep 24: US$1.1bn Index Inflow for Engie if Nokia's Rank Falls by ONE

Nokia is ranked 60th in the final selection list according to our estimates. If Nokia falls to the 61st place, Nokia could be replaced by Engie in...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Nokia Corporation: Will The New NVIDIA Partnership & Positive Network Infra Spends Catalyze Growth? - Major Drivers

Nokia Corporation reported its first quarter 2024 results, which showed a decline in net sales by 19% year-on-year in constant currency. This...

Baptista Research

In SX5E, Nokia might be replaced by DSM-Firmenich, while in SX5P Reckitt Benckiser and Deutsche Post may be replaced by Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco...