Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The SET was volatile, moving in a narrow range after being pressured by shrinking March export figures and profit taking on DELTA.</li><li>But most large cap stocks were able to rise, while foreign investors turned to buy — this allowed the index to close up with light volume.</li><li>The index has moved sideways in a tight range and will probably have an upward direction toward the resistance at 1,367 points; standing above this level would lead the index to the major resistance at 1,380 points, and surpassing it would allow the index to run up to the 1,400-point area.</li></ul>

The SET was volatile, moving in a narrow range after being pressured by shrinking March export figures and profit taking on DELTA.But most large cap stocks were able to rise, while foreign investors turned to buy — this allowed the index to close up with light volume.The index has moved sideways in a tight range and will probably have an upward direction toward the resistance at 1,367 points; standing above this level would lead the index to the major resistance at 1,380 points, and surpassing it would allow the index to run up to the 1,400-point area.

<ul><li>The SET fell due to profit taking after rebounding for four consecutive days, but it still increased 2.09% from the previous week, with the market focusing on the 1Q24 earning results and foreign investors playing an important role in steering the market.</li><li>However, the trading atmosphere was sluggish, and volume remained light.</li><li>The index has been trading sideways recently, fluctuating within the range of 1,355-1,368 points in the short term. </li></ul>

The SET fell due to profit taking after rebounding for four consecutive days, but it still increased 2.09% from the previous week, with the market focusing on the 1Q24 earning results and foreign investors playing an important role in steering the market.However, the trading atmosphere was sluggish, and volume remained light.The index has been trading sideways recently, fluctuating within the range of 1,355-1,368 points in the short term. 

<ul><li>Although the SET moved in a narrow range as the market had only the 1Q24 earnings results providing support, it was able to close up for the fourth day in a row.</li><li>Foreign investors turned to buy, and the improvement of BH, DELTA and ADVANC bolstered the index’s continued rise. However, the trading atmosphere was quiet with light volume.</li><li>A V-shaped recovery did not materialize after the index moved sideways; however, it managed to climb higher, setting the stage to test the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,368 points. If the index breaches this level, it is likely to continue to rebound toward the 1,400-point mark.</li></ul>

Although the SET moved in a narrow range as the market had only the 1Q24 earnings results providing support, it was able to close up for the fourth day in a row.Foreign investors turned to buy, and the improvement of BH, DELTA and ADVANC bolstered the index’s continued rise. However, the trading atmosphere was quiet with light volume.A V-shaped recovery did not materialize after the index moved sideways; however, it managed to climb higher, setting the stage to test the 1/2 Fibonacci resistance at 1,368 points. If the index breaches this level, it is likely to continue to rebound toward the 1,400-point mark.

<ul><li>Although Asian bourses were able to rebound on the back of tech stocks, alongside the jump in US markets after bond yields decreased, the SET only managed to edge up due to a lack of new factors to boost it.</li><li>Meanwhile, ADVANC and banking stocks fell, and foreign investors kept selling for a third day amid continued thin volume.</li><li>The index has an unclear direction after continuing to swing sideways in a narrow range, but we expect upward movement because it attempted to rise despite facing selling pressure.</li></ul>

Although Asian bourses were able to rebound on the back of tech stocks, alongside the jump in US markets after bond yields decreased, the SET only managed to edge up due to a lack of new factors to boost it.Meanwhile, ADVANC and banking stocks fell, and foreign investors kept selling for a third day amid continued thin volume.The index has an unclear direction after continuing to swing sideways in a narrow range, but we expect upward movement because it attempted to rise despite facing selling pressure.

Technical Analysis - The Trend - Feb 16, 2024

Thai Equity - Bottom-up - Equities, Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The 3Q22 net profit fall to a multi-year low of Bt2.4bn, shallow than ours and consensus expectation.The analyst meeting also came out in a negative tone indicating a bleak 4Q22-2023 </li>
<li>3Q22 earnings fall to a multi-year low The 3Q22 net profit fall to Bt2.4bn (-64% YoY, -75% QoQ), mainly dragged by chemicals and cement-building material (CBM) businesses.</li>
<li>Expect olefins downcycle prolong till 2024 The sluggish petrochemical segment performance should continue in 4Q22 due to inferior spreads of olefins, and PVC. Olefins spreads viz</li>
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The 3Q22 net profit fall to a multi-year low of Bt2.4bn, shallow than ours and consensus expectation.The analyst meeting also came out in a negative tone indicating a bleak 4Q22-2023 
3Q22 earnings fall to a multi-year low The 3Q22 net profit fall to Bt2.4bn (-64% YoY, -75% QoQ), mainly dragged by chemicals and cement-building material (CBM) businesses.
Expect olefins downcycle prolong till 2024 The sluggish petrochemical segment performance should continue in 4Q22 due to inferior spreads of olefins, and PVC. Olefins spreads viz


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