Greater China Sector Update | Internet The growing robotaxi ecosystem is drawing in an increasing number of new entrants, including autonomous service providers and ride-hailing platforms. We expect technological maturity, policy support, and better fleet economics to drive a major expansion wave for the robotaxi industry into 2H25/2026, with China’s robotaxi fleet size expected to grow ten-fold during this period. We see material development and monetisation progress of Robotaxi, sparking r...
The sudden U-turn in trade negotiations between the US and China has caught the market by surprise. Risk from a protracted US government shutdown also adds to greater uncertainties. The most defensive sectors are suburban retail (CICT and LREIT), healthcare (PREIT) and data centres (KDCREIT and NTTDCR), which are less affected by trade conflicts and reciprocal tariffs. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY CICT (Target: S$2.79), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and NTT...
Greater China Sector Update | China Banking We take a closer look at the rapidly-growing financial investments, which now account for 21% of total banking assets. The shift in asset mix has been driven by the increasing supply of government bonds and sluggish loan demand, while bond trading income has become more prominent amid the bullish bond market. However, we expect interest rates to become more volatile going forward, posing downside risks to banks if a sharp rate reversal occurs. Maintain...
KREIT is acquiring a 75% effective interest in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, a freehold regional mall in Sydney. The City of Ryde is an affluent neighbourhood with an average household income of A$128,164, significantly higher than the rest of New South Wales. Top Ryde City Shopping Centre provides an initial property yield of 6.7% and DPU accretion of 1.34% on a pro forma basis for 2024. We raise 2026 DPU by 2%. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$1.20.
Top Stories Company Update | Keppel REIT (KREIT SP/BUY/S$1.03/Target: S$1.20) KREIT is acquiring a 75% effective interest in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, a freehold regional mall in Sydney. The City of Ryde is an affluent neighbourhood with an average household income of A$128,164, significantly higher than the rest of New South Wales. Top Ryde City Shopping Centre provides an initial property yield of 6.7% and DPU accretion of 1.34% on a pro forma basis for 2024. We raise 2026 DPU by 2%. Ma...
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. ...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79). Market Spotlight US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, ...
US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79).
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81).
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81). Market Spotlight US sto...
• 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.
Top Stories Sector Update | US Office REITs The pick-up in M&A activities for US-based office REITs and resurgence in CMBS issuance signal renewed confidence in the US office market. Office demand is set to recover in 2H25, driven by the easing of trade tension and downsizing, positive work-from-office momentum and falling new supply. BUY PRIME (Target: US$0.31) due to a pick-up in leasing momentum. HOLD KORE (Target: US$0.26) for yields of 4.1% for 2026 and 6.5% for 2027. Maintain OVERWEIGHT o...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile China has launched a three-month MIIT-led campaign to curb online misconduct in the auto industry, using selfinspections and penalties to reduce misinformation and promote competition on product quality. China’s PV insurance registrations fell 30% wow due to seasonality and consumers’ wait-and-see sentiment. Lithium carbonate prices correct on the production resumption of CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine. We maintain MARKET WEIGHT on China’s auto sector; top...
• The pick-up in M&A activities for US-based office REITs and resurgence in issuance for CMBS signal renewed confidence in the US office market. • Office demand is likely to recover in 2H25, driven by easing of trade tension and downsizing, positive work-from-office momentum and falling new supply. • BUY PRIME (Target: US$0.31) due to a pick-up in leasing momentum. HOLD KORE (Target: US$0.26) for yields of 4.1% for 2026 and 6.5% for 2027.
Highlights • The pick-up in M&A activities for US-based office REITs and resurgence in issuance for CMBS signal renewed confidence in the US office market. • Office demand is likely to recover in 2H25, driven by easing of trade tension and downsizing, positive work-from-office momentum and falling new supply. • BUY PRIME (Target: US$0.31) due to a pick-up in leasing momentum. HOLD KORE (Target: US$0.26) for yields of 4.1% for 2026 and 6.5% for 2027. Analysis • Recent pick-up in M&A activities. ...
Top Stories Sector Updates | Banking Singapore attracted a massive influx of liquidity due to its stature as a safe haven and regional hub, which has strengthened the Singapore dollar but depressed domestic interest rates. These trends could be structural and persistent, thus continuing to exert downward pressure on banks’ NIM. We have cut DBS and OCBC’s 2026 earnings by 1.4% and 2.2% respectively and lowered the risk-free rate from 2.5% to 2.2%. Downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT. BUY OCBC (Target: S$2...
Greater China Sector Updates | Consumer In 2Q25/1H25, among 22 companies under our coverage, 9 beat / 7 inline or mixed / 6 missed. We observed: a) Deflation persists. b) Companies with more diversified product portfolios, along with product offerings ridding on the emerging consumption trends, stay constructive. c) Companies are expanding into new consumption channels. d) Sectors supported by monetised policy stimulus continue to demonstrate robust domestic sales in 3Q25. e) Companies are c...
• Management guided portfolio occupancy to slip slightly to 86-88% by end-25 due to known vacates of 174,000sf. • We have recalibrated our assumed payout ratio to 25% in 2026, 40% in 2027, 55% in 2028 and a stabilised 70% in 2029. • KORE trades at distribution yield of 4.0% for 2026 and 6.5% for 2027. P/NAV looks depressingly low at 0.36x. Downgrade to HOLD. Target price: US$0.26.
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...
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