Greater China Sector Update | Automobile In 4Q25, the upstream segments (battery and battery materials) outperformed the mid-stream (auto parts) and downstream (auto OEMs) segments. China’s auto sector profits should have bottomed in 1Q26 and will likely recover along with PV sales from 2Q26 as: a) the front-loading effect is fading, b) local subsidies are coming through; c) OEMs are launching new techs; and d) overseas sales remain buoyant. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely, Min...
Singapore equities fell 2.2% in March to 4,885.45 amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Volatility increased as retail investors stayed active, favouring industrial and tech stocks. Corporate catalysts included Oiltek’s major contract win, CLAR’s capital raising and UI Boustead REIT’s SGX debut. Markets remained cautious, with heightened geopolitical risks amplifying concerns over supply disruptions and oil-price pressures.
Wednesday’s session was marked by heightened volatility, with trading occurring across widened bid-ask spreads and volumes falling below the 3-month average. Shelly Group (SLYG, EUR 52.20, +3.16%) and Wiser Technology (WISR, EUR 2.16, +2.86%) provided support to SOFIX (1 220.42, +0.02%), which managed to close marginally in positive territory. On the downside, Central Cooperative Bank (CCB, EUR 1.71, -4.47%), Elana Agrocredit (EAC, EUR 0.53, -2.75%), and First Investment Bank (FIB, EUR 3.10, -2....
Enormous opposite moves of index members lowered SOFIX to 1 213.31 (-0.21%) on Monday. The selling pressure weighed on Central Cooperative Bank (CCB, EUR 1.71, -2.29%) and Shelly (SLYG, EUR 49.80, -1.58%) while Wiser (WISR, EUR 2.10, -4.55%), Chimimport (CHIM, EUR 0.438, -2.23%) and Sopharma (SFA, EUR 1.75, -1.41%) lost altitude without significant daily volume. Sirma Group Holding (SGH, EUR 0.96, +6.67%), Doverie United Holding (DUH, EUR 5.90, +1.72%) and First Investment Bank (FIB, EUR 3.14, +...
SOFIX (1 203.76, -0.65%) closed negative as Wiser (WISR, EUR 2.10, +3.96%) was the only index members in the green zone on Tuesday. Shelly (SLYG, EUR 50.20, -3.46%) suffered from huge selling pressure while Elana Agrocredit (EAC, EUR 0.535, -1.83%), Sirma Group Holding (SIRM, EUR 0.90, -1.10%) and Advance Terrafund (ATER, EUR 1.35, -0.74%) lost altitude without significant daily volume. BGBX40 (207.06, -0.53%) slipped reflecting the drop of Gradus (GR6, EUR 0.50, -9.09%) and Eleven Capital (11C,...
The Bulgarian stock market continued its downward trajectory over the past week, with all major indices closing firmly in negative territory. The benchmark SOFIX index declined by 3.2%, ending the week at 1 210.32 points. Broader indices followed a similar trend: the BGBX40 fell by 2.6% to 208.17 points, while the equally weighted BGTR30 index dropped 2.2%, finishing at 1 025.31 points. The sector-specific BGREIT index proved relatively more resilient, slipping by a modest 1.4% to 226.68 points....
Quite opposite move of SOFIX (1 210.32, 0.00%) members fixed the main index unchanged on Friday. The jump of Sirma Group Holding (SIRM, EUR 0.915, +3.39%), First Investment Bank (FIB, EUR 3.16, +2.27%) and Sopharma (SFA, EUR 1.715, +2.08%) fully offset the drop of Eurohold (EUBG, EUR 1.03, -6.36%) and Wiser (WISR, EUR, 2.10, -1.87%). The trading session was highlighted by the transfer of 100.8m shares of Gradus (GR6, EUR 0.55, +27.91%) representing 40.9% of the company. BGBX40 (208.17, +0.46%) c...
Today, we are publishing the Auto section of our 30th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. In the coming weeks we will publish sections on Hyperscale & Cloud, Telecom Equipment, PCs, Enterprise IT, and Foundry. Auto demand came in above expectations. Semiconductor revenue growth remains muted as cu...
The Bulgarian equity market recorded a positive session on Wednesday, with all major indices posting gains. Direction was largely driven by retail activity, as widened bid/ask spreads in recent choppy sessions allowed smaller orders to move prices more easily. Among the benchmark constituents, First Investment Bank (FIB, EUR 3.36, +3.38%), Shelly Group (SLYG, EUR 59.40, +2.77%), and Doverie United Holding (DUH, EUR 6.54, +2.19%) led the advance, pushing SOFIX (1 277.47, +0.70%) to the top of the...
Trading activity weakened on Tuesday, with only a few index constituents registering volumes above the three-month average. SOFIX (1 268.58, -0.27%) edged lower, largely due to the decline in heavyweight Shelly Group (SLYG, EUR 57.80, -1.70%), which weighed on the benchmark. On the broader market, Speedy (SPDY, EUR 88.00, -3.30%) and Telelink Business Services (TBS, EUR 5.45, -6.84%) led the declines, pushing BGBX40 (215.58, -0.55%) lower for the session. Overall, the subdued trading activity me...
Top Stories Strategy | Singapore Stock Picks In A Turbulent Market With war clouds, an oil shock, and market volatility, we focus on Singapore’s defensive sectors and quality blue-chip names. Deployment of funds from MAS’ Equity Market Development Programme could provide some respite in March and April. Key stock picks are CLAR, CLI, CIT, DBS, DFI, KEP, SE, ST, YZJSGD, ASL, CAREIT, CSE, DELFI, FEH, IFAST, UGAI and VALUE. Market Spotlight US stocks were higher on Monday, with all indexes risi...
Singapore equities extended gains in February, with the STI rising 1.8% to near the 5,000 level after reaching a record high above 5,040. Market sentiment was supported by steady manufacturing expansion and selective corporate strength, including Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s strong earnings. Global markets remained cautious amid AI-related concerns, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised risks of higher oil prices.
The Bulgarian equity market experienced heightened volatility during the first trading session of the shortened week surrounding Liberation Day of Bulgaria. Investor sentiment was mixed as market participants reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions related to Iran and the broader implications of the conflict. Aggressive selling pressure emerged in names such as Wiser Technology (WISR, EUR 2.40, -4.00%), Eurohold Bulgaria (EUBG, EUR 1.06, -3.64%), and Shelly Group (SLYG, EUR 57.80, -2.36%). A...
The equities market reflected the prevailing weekly sentiment, with Friday’s session extending losses across the main indices in a range between 0.37% and 0.67%. The day’s laggards - Sirma Group Holding (SIRM, EUR 1.14, -8.06%), Chimimport (CHIM, EUR 0.436, -4.80%), First Investment Bank (FIB, EUR 3.38, -2.87%) and Wiser Technology (WISR, EUR 2.50, -2.34%) - weighed on SOFIX, which declined by 0.50% to 1 303.59 points, as the latest financial disclosures failed to trigger a positive market react...
The Bulgarian equity market experienced notable intraday volatility in the final trading session of the week, driven by low-volume price swings across a broad range of stocks. Despite these fluctuations, the major indices finished largely unchanged, leaving week-to-date performance broadly flat. SOFIX (1 353.00) closed at the same level as gains in Central Cooperative Bank (CCB, EUR 1.88, +3.30%) and Chimimport (CHIM, EUR 0.49, +4.26%) fully offset declines in Doverie (DUH, EUR 6.90, -2.54%), Fi...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile As of mid-Feb 26, over 20 Chinese provinces and cities have announced 2026 vehicle purchase subsidy schemes, aligning with the national policy that shifted to percentage-based subsidies (favouring mid-range to high-end vehicles) from 2025’s fixed amounts. This supports premium segments and market stability but may not fully counter the new 5% EV tax. 2026 PV sales forecast: 30.4m units (+3% yoy); PEV sales: 18.2m units (+19% yoy). Maintain MARKET WEIG...
Wednesday’s session was marked by heightened volatility and mixed price action, ultimately resulting in losses across all major BSE indices. Weakness in Bulgarian Real Estate Fund (BREF, EUR 2.64, -2.22%) and Eurohold (EUBG, EUR 1.08, -2.70%) weighed on the benchmarks, pushing SOFIX (1 356.08, -0.80%) and BGREIT (230.01, -1.32%) to the bottom of the index performance table. Selective buying interest nevertheless emerged in a few names. Neochim (NEOH, EUR 12.50, +13.64%) registered an upward move...
The Bulgarian equities posted a mixed performance on the first trading day of the week, with turnover coming in below the YtD average. The main indices reflected the subdued activity, recording marginal gains in a narrow range between 0.01% and 0.06%. BGREIT (232.60) was the only index to finish lower, pressured by weakness in real estate names such as Bulgarian Real Estate Fund (BREF, EUR 2.70, -1.46%) and Advance Terrafund (ATER, EUR 1.395, -1.06%). The modest positive bias in SOFIX (1 354.69,...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile CPCA estimates January China passenger NEV wholesale sales at 900,000 units (+1% yoy/-42% mom), with front-loaded purchases ahead of the reduced purchase tax and delayed local subsidies weighing on volumes. Automakers with ICE-car exposure, such as Geely Auto and Great Wall Motor, saw relatively resilient January sales. We expect China’s auto sales to recover after Chinese New Year, with the local subsidies in place. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: ...
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls Chinese equities recovered in January, with the HSI and MSCI China rising 6.9% and 5.0% mom, respectively. Given the supportive macro policy environment, we maintain a constructive view on the markets despite risk of further volatility in February. Accordingly, we are adding Alibaba, Ganfeng Lithium, and Minth to our BUY list, while adding Meituan to our SELL list. Indonesia Company Results | Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ/B...
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