Monday, April 13, 2015

Market Roundup | 10 April 2015


FBMKLCI   1844.31    -5.08pts (-0.27%)      Volume 1.855b   Value RM1.802b
 
1)  The KLCI closed lower despite the modestly higher US market that gained after oil prices stabilized. Regional bourses were slightly stronger led by SHCOMP which gained 1.94% after tepid inflation data improved odds for more policy easing, HSI gained +1.22%, HSCEI +1.74% while the NIKKEI -0.15% closed flat. In the local scene, FINANCIAL -0.58% lost the most grounds weighed by MAYBANK -1.26%, CIMB -0.96%, PBBANK -0.31% while logistics stocks outperformed led by TNLOGIS +3.04%, ILB +5.47%, CENTURY +5.09%. Market breadth was neutral with even gainers and losers at 422 : 403. Futures closed at 1838 (6pts discount).
 
2) Heavyweights : MAYBANK -1.26% RM9.37, CIMB -0.96% RM6.18, IOICORP -1.50% RM4.58, AXIATA -0.85% RM7.00, TENAGA -0.41% RM14.50, PPB +3.01% RM15.74, TM  +1.35% RM7.49,
 
3) DBT:  DIGI 49.9mil @ RM6.23, SCH 12mil @ RM0.275 (2.91% PUC), THHEAVY 10mil @ RM0.335, CHINWELL 5mil @ RM1.50
 
4) Situational:-
MRCB -0.78% RM1.27 - Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) is expected to launch a mixed development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of between RM1.2b and RM1.6b next year. The project will be developed on a 0.8-hectare site acquired from the German Embassy for RM259.2m recently through tender bidding. MRCB Group Managing Director said the management team was considering a mixed development comprising commercial and residential segments due to the land's location and market demand.
 
5)CENSOF
 Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Century Software Sdn Bhd has received two Purchase Orders from Brilliance Information Sdn Bhd for a contract named “ Financial Accounting System for Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia for a total sum of RM2.3m
The tenure of the Contract is for a period of 33 months which includes 9 months of implementation followed by 2 years of maintenance service and thereafter, the maintenance service will be renewable on a yearly basis which have yet to be determined. The commencement of the Contract will be in April 2015.
+ve Expect increased sales for the GST compliance accounting system upgrade after its implementation on 1st April.
 
6) Market: Rotational play in mid caps to continue to be the main theme next week with key regional bourses in the touching multi year highs adding to the momentum.