Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>The UST curve twisted steeper on Friday. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 3 bps to 3.72%, undoing part of the yield jump on Thursday. That said, long-end yields climbed marginally, as oil prices held above USD 100/bbl.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, macro releases on Friday showed that GDP growth slowed in Q4/25, while January consumption barely ticked higher and PCE inflation remained elevated. The yield on the 10Y UST rose 1 bp to 4.28%, while the yield on the 30Y UST climbed 2 bps to 4.90%.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement, Vedanta Resources
The UST curve twisted steeper on Friday. The yield on the 2Y UST fell 3 bps to 3.72%, undoing part of the yield jump on Thursday. That said, long-end yields climbed marginally, as oil prices held above USD 100/bbl.
Meanwhile, macro releases on Friday showed that GDP growth slowed in Q4/25, while January consumption barely ticked higher and PCE inflation remained elevated. The yield on the 10Y UST rose 1 bp to 4.28%, while the yield on the 30Y UST climbed 2 bps to 4.90%.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Sands China, First Pacific, Sunny Optical, Nissan Motor, New World Development, Vedanta Resources</li>
<li>Treasury yields were stable, with front-end yields declining marginally amid risk aversion in the equities market. Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs fell 1 bp each to 3.56% and 4.23%, respectively. Tech stocks retreated yesterday. Microsoft Corp’s share price fell 10%, after the company reported slightly weaker Cloud growth, and amid concerns over its AI spending and concentration risk to OpenAI.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.1% to 6,969, while the Nasdaq slumped 0.7% to 23,685.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Sands China, First Pacific, Sunny Optical, Nissan Motor, New World Development, Vedanta Resources
Treasury yields were stable, with front-end yields declining marginally amid risk aversion in the equities market. Yields on the 2Y and 10Y USTs fell 1 bp each to 3.56% and 4.23%, respectively. Tech stocks retreated yesterday. Microsoft Corp’s share price fell 10%, after the company reported slightly weaker Cloud growth, and amid concerns over its AI spending and concentration risk to OpenAI.
The S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.1% to 6,969, while the Nasdaq slumped 0.7% to 23,685.


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<li>US markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day yesterday.</li>
<li>China’s Q4/25 GDP eased to 4.5% y-o-y (vs. 4.8% in Q3). Still, full-year GDP expanded 5.0% for the second straight year, meeting the government’s “around 5%” growth target.</li>
<li>China’s December macro releases were mixed, with strong industrial production offset by weaker retail sales and falling investment.</li>
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US markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day yesterday.
China’s Q4/25 GDP eased to 4.5% y-o-y (vs. 4.8% in Q3). Still, full-year GDP expanded 5.0% for the second straight year, meeting the government’s “around 5%” growth target.
China’s December macro releases were mixed, with strong industrial production offset by weaker retail sales and falling investment.


Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:514:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN)</a> will split into 5 independent listed entities: Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil &amp; Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Iron &amp; Steel/Ferrous Materials, residual Vedanta Ltd (like zinc, silver). </li>
<li>Existing shareholders will receive one share in each of the 4 demerged entities for every one share held in Vedanta Ltd (1:1 ratio).</li>
<li>The Mumbai bench of NCLT approved Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) demerger plan on December 16 lead to streamline operations, improve management focus, and unlock shareholder value.</li>
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Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) will split into 5 independent listed entities: Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil &amp; Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Iron &amp; Steel/Ferrous Materials, residual Vedanta Ltd (like zinc, silver). 
Existing shareholders will receive one share in each of the 4 demerged entities for every one share held in Vedanta Ltd (1:1 ratio).
The Mumbai bench of NCLT approved Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) demerger plan on December 16 lead to streamline operations, improve management focus, and unlock shareholder value.


Vedanta's Radical Split: 6 New Titans for a Post-Demerger World

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<li>The UST curve twisted marginally steeper yesterday, as the market focused on the selection for the next Fed Chairman amid little macro developments.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y UST declined 2 bps to 3.51%, while the yield on the 10Y UST was unchanged at 4.09%.</li>
<li>Equities recovered from Monday’s sell-off, in tandem with a rise in cryptocurrencies. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq rose 0.2 and 0.6% to 6,829 and 23,414, respectively. </li>
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The UST curve twisted marginally steeper yesterday, as the market focused on the selection for the next Fed Chairman amid little macro developments.
The yield on the 2Y UST declined 2 bps to 3.51%, while the yield on the 10Y UST was unchanged at 4.09%.
Equities recovered from Monday’s sell-off, in tandem with a rise in cryptocurrencies. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq rose 0.2 and 0.6% to 6,829 and 23,414, respectively. 


United Kingdom

Vedanta Resources is a diversified natural resources conglomerate specializing in metals and mining. The company's primary products include zinc, lead, silver, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, aluminium, and power. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Vedanta Resources was founded in 1976.

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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement,...

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Sands China, First Pacific, Sunny Optical,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

China’s Q4/25 GDP eased to 4.5% y-o-y (vs. 4.8% in Q3). Still, full-year GDP expanded 5.0% for the second straight year, meeting the government’s...

Lucror Analytics

Vedanta's Radical Split: 6 New Titans for a Post-Demerger World

Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) to split into 5 independent listed entities, streamlining operations, improving focus, and unlocking shareholder value.

Nimish Maheshwari

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The UST curve twisted marginally steeper yesterday, as the market focused on the selection for the next Fed Chairman amid little macro developments.

Lucror Analytics

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Energy Solutions, West China Cement,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Sands China, First Pacific, Sunny Optical,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

China’s Q4/25 GDP eased to 4.5% y-o-y (vs. 4.8% in Q3). Still, full-year GDP expanded 5.0% for the second straight year, meeting the government’s...

Lucror Analytics

Vedanta's Radical Split: 6 New Titans for a Post-Demerger World

​Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) to split into 5 independent listed entities, streamlining operations, improving focus, and unlocking shareholder value.

Nimish Maheshwari

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The UST curve twisted marginally steeper yesterday, as the market focused on the selection for the next Fed Chairman amid little macro developments.

Lucror Analytics

Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) to split into 5 independent listed entities, streamlining operations, improving focus, and unlocking shareholder value.