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Market today | The SET declined to a lower bound of 1380 and moved sideways between 1380-1400. Recovery indicators are weak and today support is at 1376. If it can stand, there is a chance of recovery to resistance of 1394; a break through this would be a good sign. A fall below 1376 would be negative with the next support at 1368. | Today’s highlights | • US 4Q23 GDP is expected to have expanded 3.2%, lower than the first estimate of 3.3%. • Suzanne Collins, from the Boston Federal Reserve, suggests the Fed should assess data from the government before making any policy changes to ensure stability in prices and maximum employment. • The EIA reports crude oil stocks increased by 4.2 million barrels last week, exceeding expectations. OPEC+ is preparing to extend voluntary production cuts until 2Q24 to support oil prices and may extend production cuts until the end of this year. • Chinese regulatory agencies are reducing the size of volume-based trading strategies by ceasing to accept new capital injections and stopping DMA trading systems, which has led to volatility in the Chinese stock market and may help prevent excessive trading. • The BoT has issued criteria to promote investment collaboration to address the problem of low-quality assets and assist borrowers with low-quality assets in specialized financial institutions, with a 15-year timeline for joint ventures to be established by Dec 31, 2024. • REIC indicates 27 provinces had residential inventory of over 300,000 units valued at Bt1.55tn remaining from 2023 sales, an increase of 9%, up by 20.9%. Concerns persist, especially on properties priced at under Bt3mn in the BMA and outskirts. • Today, the SET and brokers will discuss measures to control heated stocks and short sales. They are preparing to approve the use of Auctions instead of P-cancellation and cancelling ceiling and floor. | Strategy today | In the short term, the Thai capital market remains range-bound, though there may be some support from strong US economic figures, recovery in China’s economy, less pressure from short-selling and a return of fund flows. Domestically, the market is entering the last phase of 4Q23 earnings releases, which are expected to be weak. The strategy is “Selective Buy”. | Trading today | Weekly portfolio: In the short term the SET is expected to be range-bound as we enter the final days of 4Q23 earnings reports, but fund flows are expected to support the investment climate. We recommend “Selective Buy” in three main themes: 1) Stocks that benefit from the steady recovery of tourism with more foreign tourists, but which is not yet reflected in stock prices – AOT and MINT. 2) Speculative stocks if the SET can get above 1400, where buybacks are expected to cover short positions plus a return of fund flows, in stocks where fundamentals remain strong – AOT, KBANK, KTB and PTT. 3) Long-term investors are recommended to invest via DCA accumulation as now would be good timing since the SET has fallen significantly, risk is low and stocks are undervalued – BBL, BDMS, BEM, CPALL, PTT and SCC, all of which are in SET100 and are leaders in their industries with ESG ratings of AAA and AA, valuation lower than 10-year historical average and strong operating results. | Daily top picks | BTG: 4Q23 core loss was less QoQ, with 1Q24 expected to recover on lower animal feed cost, higher poultry exports and higher local livestock price. Profit in 2H24 is expected to be better as pork supply and animal feed cost continue to decline. We estimate 2024 net profit at Bt1.5bn. Upgrade to OUTPERFORM. SECURE: 4Q23 profit is expected to grow 158%QoQ and 17%YoY, the best quarter of the year, as customers urge deliveries. 2023 net profit is expected to be Bt89mn, growing 62%, and expected to grow 17% in 2024. Growth is expected to continue in line with cybersecurity demand, and stock price has not yet reflected profit recovery. | Today’s reports | BTG (High conviction) – 4Q23: In line, turnaround ahead BEM – 4Q23: Beat expectations CENTEL – 4Q23: Net profit in line, core weak CPF – 4Q23: Core loss larger than expected QH – 4Q23: Net profit down YoY and QoQ SAWAD – 4Q23: Worse credit cost than expected THRE – 4Q23: Stronger recovery than expected TIDLOR – 4Q23: Big B/S cleanup as expected TLI – 4Q23: Beat on VNB and EV with special DPS TQM – 4Q23: Beat on opex | | Click here to read and/or download file Daily240229_E |
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