Monday, September 24, 2012

News Bits | 24 Sept 2012


Highlights of the day
§  Automotive (Sector Update): Holidays caused drop in TIV (Maintain Neutral) [download report]
Based on data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), August’s total industry volume (TIV) declined 11% y-o-y to 51,823 units. Similarly m-o-m, TIV fell 13% as August was a short working month due to the Hari Raya and National Day holidays. YTD (Jan-Aug) TIV rose 2% y-o-y to 412,575 units, accounting for 67% of MAA’s 2012 forecast of 615,000 units. Assuming an average monthly sales of 51,000 units for the remainder of the year (Sep-Dec), 2012’s TIV should be able to meet MAA’s forecast. Maintain Neutral. (refer to report for details)
 
Other reports
§  Newz Bits [download report]
 
Other Malaysian news
§  Maybank: Keen on banking presence in Thailand
§  SapuraKencana: Files statement of claim against ONGC
§  IGB REIT: Expects Southkey Megamall to be injected by 2015
§  BRDB: Takeover offer becomes unconditional
§  Dayang Enterprise: Firms grip on Perdana
§  CMSB: Increases K&N Kenanga stake
§  UM Land: Bandar Seri Putra development ready in 5 to 7 years
§  Ivory Properties: Sees five-fold rise in sales
§  MAA: Associate to buy Origin
§  Construction: Projects RM100m and above should use IBS
§  Insurance: Bank Negara mulls allowing insurers to formulate own structure
§  Manufacturing: Sector draws RM27.5bn
§  Oil & Gas: LNG boost to Petronas
§  Oil & Gas: Petronas Carigali extends contract with Eurasia
§  Plantation: Palm oil poised for 2-year low as stockpiles jump
 
Global news
§  Europe: Leaders struggle to overcome fresh crisis stalemate
§  Europe: France will target 3% deficit in 2013 budget
§  Europe: Troika calls week’s truce in haggling over Greek budget package
§  Europe: Greek official says budget gap is EUR13.5bn
§  China: Beige book shows drop in optimism as job-cut reports rise
 
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