Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Market Roundup | 28 October 2014


 

 

FBMKLCI   1825.68   +2.53pts   (+0.14%)     Volume  1.580b   Value 1.786b

 

 

1) The KLCI closed at its high extending its winning streak to a 4th straight day albeit with light trading volume today; this was following the flattish US market which paused ahead of the FOMC meeting tonight. In the regional market, bourses were mixed positive as the HSI outperformed today gaining +1.63% breaking a 3-day losing streak after the trading link delay drove valuations lower, SHCOMP also outperformed the region today gaining +2.07% today. In the local scene, oil and gas related counters faced downward pressure similar to WTI prices which retested the 80USD/Barrel following downgrade of the commodity's outlook by analyst, SKPETRO -4.23%, DIALOG -2.95%, UMWOG -4.39% were some of the names that erased recent gains. Market breadth was broadly negative today as losers beat gainers by 529 : 284. Futures closed at 1825.5 (parity).

 

 

2) Heavyweights : SKPETRO -4.23% RM3.39, IHH -1.20% RM4.91, PCHEM +1.66% RM6.10, KLK +2.18% RM22.46, PPB +2.64% RM14.76, DIGI +1.01% RM 5.96, CIMB +0.48% RM6.20, SIME +0.42% RM9.44.

 

 

3) DBT : SEG 29.6mil @ RM1.42 (4.41% PUC), UZMA 3.5mil @ RM3.356 (1.326% PUC @ 3.1% discount), ALAQAR 2.75mil @ RM1.40.

 

 

4) Situational:-

 

TGOFF +1.09% RM0.46 - Tanjung Offshore Bhd's unit, and Drilltec Offshore Sdn Bhd will establish a 51:49 joint-venture company to undertake oil and gas business. Tanjung Offshore said the JV company would involve in marketing, managing, owning, operating, maintainance and repair, leasing and chartering of drilling rigs in Malaysia.

 

 

FGV -0.28% RM3.48 - Felda Global Ventures will be at forefront of graphene manufacturing revolution with the signing of two Asia-Pacific distribution agreements. In a statement, FGV said it signed two distribution agreements for its graphene, giving it market access to key manufacturing hubs throughout Asia-Pacific. The agreements are between FGV-CNS and Hong Kong-based RSG Ltd and Graphene CNT Pty Ltd of Australia. The deals, which would come into effect on Feb 1, 2015, would cover Australia, Asean (excluding Malaysia), China, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and South Korea.

 

 

5) GADANG : Q1 08/14  Rev+17% RM133.4m  Net+34% RM9.5m  EPS 4.41s

 

          Results trails FY Cons RM57.3m, making up 17%.

 

Yoy, revenue & PBT was higher, mainly due to higher contribution from construction activities. Construction revenue was +21% while PBT +8.7% due to better contract values achieved and higher progress billings from on-going projects. Revenue from the Property division was +6% but PBT -15% mainly attributable to higher marketing costs incurred in the current quarter. As for the Utility division, revenue was -18% due to disposal of an indirect subsidiary PT Sarana Tirta Rejiki in Nov 2013 and the weakening of the IDR. Qoq, revenue was -4% while PBT -2%. Ahead, group expects performance to improve, on the back of strong outstanding OB of RM1.3b for the Construction division. In Property, it has GDV of RM2.0b in the pipeline, comprising on-going developments in Cyberjaya, Bandar Puncak Sena in Kedah, the Vyne & Capital City JV project; We still like the group for its track records and strong execution ability, increasing exposure in property development, expansion in utility business to increase recurring income & future earnings contribution and growth opportunity in plantation division - Hold.

 

 

6) Market : We expect cautious trading to continue into the week. The market would likely trade sideways with a slightly positive bias, with the upcoming US FOMC rate decision in mid-week to be a key determinant for the longer-term direction of the market.