4Q25 offshore energy activity strengthened with three delayed megaprojects reaching FID. STM’s FPU order win for BP’s Tiber project underscores its competitive edge in series-build projects. ASL and MPM both reported strong earnings momentum, supported by rising charter rates, expanding orderbooks and strategic growth initiatives. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector.
Top Stories Sector Update | Offshore & Marine 4Q25 offshore energy activity strengthened with three delayed megaprojects reaching FID. STM’s FPU order win for BP’s Tiber project underscores its competitive edge in series-build projects. ASL and MPM both reported strong earnings momentum, supported by rising charter rates, expanding orderbooks and strategic growth initiatives. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector. Market Spotlight • US stocks were higher on Friday, with all three indexes gaining as...
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: December Conviction Calls Market consolidation slowed in November as expectations of a 25bp Fed cut buoyed sentiment. The HSI and MSCI China fell 0.2% and 2.4% mom respectively amid weak data and limited catalysts. While the upcoming Economic Work Conference may offer a catalyst to end this phase, we remain cautious, preferring defensives and oversold names. We add BeOne Medicines, HKEX, NetEase and Plover Bay to BUY, take profit on AIA, and cut losses on Ja...
Top Stories Company Update | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJSGD SP/BUY/S$3.26/Target: S$4.10) YZJ remains on a strong footing with active contract negotiations, robust 2026 order prospects, and stable margins supported by steel costs and forex. Despite slightly softer newbuild prices, locked-in steel costs and disciplined pricing should sustain healthy profitability. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$4.10 (previously S$3.90). Market Spotlight • US stocks were lower on Tuesday, with all...
YZJ remains on a strong footing with active contract negotiations, robust 2026 order prospects, and stable margins supported by steel costs and forex. Despite slightly softer newbuild prices, locked-in steel costs and disciplined pricing should sustain healthy profitability. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$4.10 (previously S$3.90).
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: November Conviction Calls HSI and MSCI China fell 3.5%/4.0% mom in October, dragged by renewed US-China trade tensions and lack of fresh policy signals from the 4th Plenum. We remain constructive in the medium term but expect further consolidation as uncertainties persist. The best performer among our picks was SELL-rated Li Auto (+21.4% mom). For November, we rotate into oversold names with near-term upside: add AIA, LINK REIT, NAURA, Pinduoduo, PICC P&C an...
Greater China Sector Update | Internet Data from the initial phase of the 11.11 campaign set a compelling prelude for a mid-single-digit GMV growth in 4Q25. The new phase of 11.11 is characterised by a longer cycle, simplified promotion mechanics, and deeper technological integration. Platform competition has shifted from “traffic wars” to “efficiency wars”, as AI enhances demand-supply matching and instant retail breaks offline barriers, reducing consumer decision costs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT....
With its shipyards fully booked until 2028, YZJ enjoys strong revenue visibility, though incremental orders will likely be for smaller vessels. The company guided its industry-leading 35% shipbuilding margins to be sustained into 2026. Maintain BUY. Upgrade target price to S$3.90 (previously S$3.60).
Top Stories Company Results | Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT SP/BUY/S$2.39/Target: S$2.65) NPI grew 42.2% yoy in 9M25 driven by the acquisition of SGP7, SGP8 and Tokyo Data Centre 1. KDCREIT clocked a positive rental reversion of 10% in 3Q25, driven mainly by lease renewals in Dublin. KDCREIT plans to invest S$53.9m to fit-out half a floor at SGP8 to build one data centre hall, which is expected to increase revenue contribution from SGP8 by 15% when completed in 3Q27. Company Results | Suntec REIT (...
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: October Conviction Calls The HSI and MSCI China gained 7.1%/8.2% mom in September on Fed easing and optimism over advancements in semiconductors and AI. We remain positive in the medium term but expect near-term consolidation after the recent strong gains. The best performer of the month was Alibaba (+53.0% mom). With some rotations expected in non-tech stocks, our October calls are: add Galaxy, Jacobson, Ping An, Trip.com and WuXi Bio to BUY; SELL Meituan. ...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile China’s PV sales rebounded last week, with PEV growth surging from below 5% to over 30% due to subsidies and new models. Geely and XPeng led, while BYD and Li Auto lagged. Vehicle exports rose 26% yoy in August, driven by gains in the EU, Africa, and Middle East. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL (target price raised to Rmb520) and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Sector Update | Healthcare Falling interest rates are expected to significant...
• Industry remains robust: Offshore rig day rates have risen ytd, supported by oil demand upgrades from the US EIA and higher greenfield capex. • The global pipeline for FPSO/non-FPSO awards appears strong with over US$38b worth of projects to be awarded in the next 12 months. • Top picks in the sector remain Seatrium and Marco Polo Marine.
Greater China Initiation Coverage | Metasurface Technologies Holdings (8637 HK/BUY/HK1.48/Target: HK2.90) Metasurface is set to benefit from robust investment in the semi supply chain. As chip fabrication grows in complexity, more time is required to fabricate wafers and more wafer fabrication equipment is needed. Aerospace engineering is set to drive long-term growth as airline capacity continues to face shortages, forcing airlines to rely on their existing fleets and bo...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (YZJSGD SP/BUY/S$3.06/Target: S$3.60) Contain yourself: netting buoyant orders. Maintain BUY with higher target price of S$3.60. TRADERS' CORNER AEM Holdings (AEM SP): Trading BUY Civmec (CIVMEC SP): Trading BUY
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: Add Anta, BYDE and CSCEC to our BUY list, Li Auto and OOIL to our SELL list. Take profit on Innovent, JD Logistics, Lenovo, Sino Biopharm, Tencent and TME. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In August: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, ARCI, BBCA, BBNI, BRMS, MTEL, HRUM and NCKL. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Wake Me Up When September Ends: Our Aug 25 Alpha Picks underperformed marginally. Sep 25 picks: Alpha IVF, Hume ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: Add Anta, BYDE and CSCEC to our BUY list, Li Auto and OOIL to our SELL list. Take profit on Innovent, JD Logistics, Lenovo, Sino Biopharm, Tencent and TME. Sector Property Management: 1H25 results wrap-up: PM sector sees slower growth and weaker cash collection; we stay UNDERWEIGHT with PPS as our top pick for its solid expansion and high cash/share. INDONESIA Update XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera (EXCL IJ/HOLD/Rp2,750/Target: Rp2,900):...
YZJ’s recent announcement of US$0.92b in new orders is incrementally bullish in our view, boosting earnings visibility into 2027-28. Despite macro headwinds, container markets remain resilient, with charter rates hitting post-Covid highs and potentially underpinning containership demand. YZJ trades at an attractive 2026F PE and EV/EBITDA of 7.6x and 3.8x respectively with strong ROE and yield. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$3.60.
Our Alpha Picks portfolio delivered another month of strong performance, rising 11.4% mom in Aug 25 to overwhelm the STI’s 2.3% gain. On a market cap-weighted basis, the portfolio gained 3.2% mom, also ahead of the benchmark by 0.9ppt. For Sep 25, we add BRC for its construction exposure and YZJSGD for its new order flow and inexpensive valuations, while locking in gains on CICT, CD and PROP.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: Double Happiness Again In Aug 25 Our Alpha Picks portfolio rose 11.4% mom in Aug 25, overwhelming the STI’s 2.3% gain. Add BRC, YZJSGD; remove CICT, CD, PROP. TRADERS' CORNER First Resources (FR SP): Trading BUY Singapore Exchange (SGX SP): Trading SELL
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