KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): The sell down across China equities could dictate sentiment on the Malaysian bourse on Thursday following updates that the world’s second largest economy will maintain efforts to curb real estate speculation.
China’s premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that measures to curb property speculation must be maintained to prevent a real estate bubble which will be detrimental to the country’s economy.
Wen’s comments had reversed earlier gains across China stock markets, resulting in major indices finishing in the red.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng closed down 0.15% to 21,307.8 points, while the Shanghai Composite declined 2.63% to 2391.23. The Shenzen Composite fell 4.09% to close at 969.12.
At Bursa Malaysia, the FBM KLCI rose 11.69 points or 0.7% to close at 1575.71.
Apart from macro factors, analysts, have in fact, warned of bearish technical dynamics in local equities, prompting the anticipation of a sell down in local stocks.
“Given the bearish short-term technical momentum, stocks are likely to drift lower on limited trading participation, as most investors would look for cheaper levels before they are prepared to nibble,” TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
Stocks to watch on Thursday include Top Glove Corp Bhd, Meda Inc Bhd, Sunway Real Estate Investment (SunREIT), DRB-HICOM BHD [], TRC SYNERGY BHD [], TELEKOM MALAYSIA BHD [] (TM) and Axiata Group Bhd.
Top Glove is expected to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended Feb 29, 2012 (2QFY12) on Thursday.
According to analyst reports, Top Glove has guided that its 2QFY12 results will be weaker than the preceding quarter’s numbers. Top Glove shares rose five sen to close at RM4.80 on Wednesday.
Meda Inc Bhd plans to undertake an integrated township in Sungai Siput, Perak with the proposed purchase of 256.04 acres of land from RM13 million. The company said its unit Nandex Land Sdn Bhd has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Majuperak Energy Resources Sdn. Bhd to purchase the leasehold land.
Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd has earmarked RM200 million as capital expenditure to transform Sunway Putra Place.
Sunway REIT Management, which is the manager for Sunway Real Estate Investment (SunREIT) said the preliminary capital expenditure (capex) for the refurbishment of the mall is estimated at RM200 million.
“The refurbishment exercise is expected to take about 15-18 months with a projected return on investment (ROI) of 12.5% to 15.0%,” it said.
DRB-Hicom has obtained shareholders consent to acquire a controlling 42.74% stake in national car manufacturer Proton HoldingsBhd. DRB-Hicom fell two sen to RM2.64
CONSTRUCTION [] firm TRC Synergy has secured a RM36 million job to undertake alteration works at the Dayabumi Complex. TRC shares closed unchanged at 75 sen.
ECM Libra Research has upgraded TM’s fair value by 29% from RM3.70 to RM4.78 but maintained its hold recommendation for the stock.
ECM Libra has also revised upwards its earnings forecast for TM by between 1% and 24% for the FY12 to FY14 period.
TM plans to roll out the second phase of its high speed broad band (HSBB) services in smaller industrial areas and state capitals where it is economically viable. TM shares rose seven sen to RM5.13.
Axiata Group’s Indonesian unit PT XL Axiata Tbk is expected to register a 10% growth in its subscriber base to 51 million this year from 46.4 million in 2011. Axiata rose six sen to RM5.12.
China’s premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that measures to curb property speculation must be maintained to prevent a real estate bubble which will be detrimental to the country’s economy.
Wen’s comments had reversed earlier gains across China stock markets, resulting in major indices finishing in the red.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng closed down 0.15% to 21,307.8 points, while the Shanghai Composite declined 2.63% to 2391.23. The Shenzen Composite fell 4.09% to close at 969.12.
At Bursa Malaysia, the FBM KLCI rose 11.69 points or 0.7% to close at 1575.71.
Apart from macro factors, analysts, have in fact, warned of bearish technical dynamics in local equities, prompting the anticipation of a sell down in local stocks.
“Given the bearish short-term technical momentum, stocks are likely to drift lower on limited trading participation, as most investors would look for cheaper levels before they are prepared to nibble,” TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
Stocks to watch on Thursday include Top Glove Corp Bhd, Meda Inc Bhd, Sunway Real Estate Investment (SunREIT), DRB-HICOM BHD [], TRC SYNERGY BHD [], TELEKOM MALAYSIA BHD [] (TM) and Axiata Group Bhd.
Top Glove is expected to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended Feb 29, 2012 (2QFY12) on Thursday.
According to analyst reports, Top Glove has guided that its 2QFY12 results will be weaker than the preceding quarter’s numbers. Top Glove shares rose five sen to close at RM4.80 on Wednesday.
Meda Inc Bhd plans to undertake an integrated township in Sungai Siput, Perak with the proposed purchase of 256.04 acres of land from RM13 million. The company said its unit Nandex Land Sdn Bhd has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Majuperak Energy Resources Sdn. Bhd to purchase the leasehold land.
Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd has earmarked RM200 million as capital expenditure to transform Sunway Putra Place.
Sunway REIT Management, which is the manager for Sunway Real Estate Investment (SunREIT) said the preliminary capital expenditure (capex) for the refurbishment of the mall is estimated at RM200 million.
“The refurbishment exercise is expected to take about 15-18 months with a projected return on investment (ROI) of 12.5% to 15.0%,” it said.
DRB-Hicom has obtained shareholders consent to acquire a controlling 42.74% stake in national car manufacturer Proton HoldingsBhd. DRB-Hicom fell two sen to RM2.64
CONSTRUCTION [] firm TRC Synergy has secured a RM36 million job to undertake alteration works at the Dayabumi Complex. TRC shares closed unchanged at 75 sen.
ECM Libra Research has upgraded TM’s fair value by 29% from RM3.70 to RM4.78 but maintained its hold recommendation for the stock.
ECM Libra has also revised upwards its earnings forecast for TM by between 1% and 24% for the FY12 to FY14 period.
TM plans to roll out the second phase of its high speed broad band (HSBB) services in smaller industrial areas and state capitals where it is economically viable. TM shares rose seven sen to RM5.13.
Axiata Group’s Indonesian unit PT XL Axiata Tbk is expected to register a 10% growth in its subscriber base to 51 million this year from 46.4 million in 2011. Axiata rose six sen to RM5.12.
