Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Market Roundup | 25 June 2012

FBM30  1603.12  +0.05pts          Volume 1.07b    Value RM1.25b

1) The KLCI hit an all time high of 1611.50 pts in it's first hour of trade before easing lower as investors grew cautious ahead of a critical European Union summit later this week where Greek leaders will attempt to re-negotiate some terms of the country's international bailout. Trading was tentative as the index retreated to close almost unchanged for the day, on the back of lower regional markets. However, the broader market was marginally positive, with gainers edging losers 371:360. Futures closed 1603 pts ( 0.12 pts disc). 


2) Heavyweights: YTL+1.5% RM2.06, YTLPWR+1.2% RM1.76, UMW+1% RM9.02, MRCB+1.1% RM1.84, MAXIS+0.9% RM6.45, TENAGA+0.9% RM6.76, MMC-2.5% RM2.70, IJM-1.2% RM5.14, IOICORP-1.3% RM5.21, GENTING-0.8% RM9.54.

3) DBT: LUSTER 76.1m @ RM0.105 (7% PUC, 30% disc to closing px), SPSETIA 45.2m @ RM3.95 (2.6% prem), MICROLN 11.4m @ RM0.20.
 

4) Situationals:
DIALOG -0.4% RM2.41 : After it's wholly owned subsidiary Dialog D&R SB entered into a MOU with Halliburton Energy Services (M) SB for joint cooperation to pursue projects & opportunities in the re-development of mature oil fields in Malaysia. The alliance was in line with Co's strategy to develop upstream capabilities in the O&G industry. However, details on investments & timeline were not disclosed.


ALAM +0.9% RM0.545 : CEO said Co expects higher revenue this year after the integration of it's Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) and Offshore Installation & Construction (OIC) operations after it's AGM last friday. Alam's competitive edge will be it's ability to provide integrated services so that clients were able to minimize their logistic costs. Currently, the OSV O/B stands at RM700m while OIC's O/B at RM250m.

5) FAVELLE FAVCO
Announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Favelle Favco Cranes Pty Ltd and Favelle Favco Cranes (M) Sdn Bhd had received the following purchase orders or Letter of Intent for the supply of two offshore cranes and one tower crane with expected delivery dates starting from end 2012 to end 2013. The approximate combined value of these  substantial orders secured amount to RM71.5 million. +ve with a better liquidity play via its parent company Muhibbah which controls 55% of Favelle.

6) Market - Record setting pace of the KLCI expected to continue this week as 1H closing action and listing of FELDA will overshadow global concerns. This could be an opportunity to sell into strength especially if the index reached immediate resistance of around 1625-1630pts.