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16-Oct-2009 22:22 | Others / DOW Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16-Oct-2009 22:09 | Others / DOW Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Production in U.S. Increases More Than Anticipated (Update2) By Shobhana Chandra Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Industrial production in the U.S. rose more than three times as much as anticipated in September, putting manufacturing at the forefront of the emerging economic recovery. The 0.7 percent increase in production at factories, mines and utilities exceeded every forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News and followed gains of 1.2 percent in August and 0.9 percent in July, Federal Reserve figures showed today. Capacity utilization, which measures the proportion of plants in use, climbed to the highest level in seven months. The recent burst of activity on factory floors, spurred in part by a rebound at automakers, will likely give way to more moderate and sustainable gains in coming months as companies rebuild inventories and exports grow. The improvement has yet to generate jobs, underscoring why Fed policy makers say they will keep interest rates low for a long time. “Manufacturing is turning around from deep recession to strong growth in a very sort time,” said Dean Maki, chief U.S. economist at Barclays Capital Inc. in New York. “It’s going to be one of the important supports to growth.” Industrial production was forecast to increase 0.2 percent after a previously reported 0.8 percent gain in August, according to the median estimate of 77 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. Projections ranged from a gain of 0.5 percent to a drop of 0.5 percent. Stocks Hold Losses Stocks were down after the report, depressed by disappointing results at General Electric Co. and Bank of America Corp. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was down 0.9 percent to 1,087.03 at 9:33 a.m. in New York. Treasury securities rose, pushing the yield on the 10-year note down to 3.42 percent from 3.46 percent late yesterday. Manufacturing accounts for about 12 percent of the U.S. economy. The jump in production over the past three months was the biggest since late 2005. Capacity use climbed to 70.5 percent last month from 69.9 in August, the report showed. It was estimated to rise to 69.8 percent, according to the Bloomberg survey median. Economists track plant operating rates to gauge factories’ ability to produce goods with existing resources. Lower rates reduce the risk of bottlenecks that can force prices higher. Factory output, which accounts for about four-fifths of industrial production, increased 0.9 percent after a 1.2 percent gain the prior month. Other Components Utility production dropped 0.7 percent and mining output, which includes oil drilling, increased 0.7 percent. Motor vehicle and parts production climbed 8.1 percent following a 6.1 percent increase the prior month. “Cash for clunkers,” which offered incentives of as much as $4,500 for consumers to trade in old cars for more fuel- efficient ones, helped automakers trim stockpiles as sales climbed in July and August. Industry data showed sales plunged in September after the plan expired on Aug. 24. General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have predicted sales gains for the fourth quarter. GM on Oct. 7 said it plans to boost output to 655,000 vehicles in North America during this quarter to match increasing demand. The increases in output last month were widespread. Factory production excluding motor vehicles increased 0.5 percent, and the diffusion index gauging the number of categories advancing was 56.9 in September, exceeding the 50 breakeven level for a second month. October Expansion Regional reports yesterday showed gains in manufacturing extending into October. The New York Fed’s Empire State index soared to the highest level since mid-2004, while the Philadelphia Fed’s gauge eased off September’s two-year high. Minutes of the Fed’s September meeting, released this week, showed policy makers believed “overall economic activity was beginning to pick up,” and noted the improvement in factory output, particularly motor vehicle production. Winnebago Industries Inc., the motor-home maker, yesterday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss that was smaller than analysts had estimated. The Forest City, Iowa-based company said it’s seeing a pickup in demand. “Dealer inventory is very close to reaching the bottom, and our dealer partners will need to start to replenish soon to satisfy retail demand going forward,” Chief Executive Officer Bob Olson said in a statement. Fewer Stockpiles Inventories at businesses fell 1.5 percent in August, the biggest drop this year, bringing the value of goods on hand down to $1.31 trillion, the least since December 2005, according to Commerce Department data this week. American factories may also get a boost as more than $2 trillion in government stimulus programs worldwide are reviving demand from Asia to Europe. Exports climbed in August for a fourth consecutive month to reach the highest level of the year, according to Commerce Department figures. Inventories at businesses fell 1.5 percent in August, the biggest drop this year, bringing the value of goods on hand down to $1.31 trillion, the least since December 2005, according to Commerce Department data this week |
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16-Oct-2009 20:10 | MAP Tech / MapTech profit for 3rd qtr 2009 (+++) Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Group revenue for the third quarter ended 30 September 2009 declined by 3.2% to US$40.8 million compared with US$47.1 million in the previous corresponding quarter. The decline in revenue was mainly attributed to EMS solutions and die-cut components divisions, which recorded a drop in revenue of 21.2% and 42.6% respectively. This is largely due to changes in product mix. This was partly mitigated by the higher revenue contribution of US$0.3 million and US$0.7 million from precision stamping and the plastic injection moulding divisions respectively, due to increase in orders and new customers secured. In line with the drop in revenue, the Groups gross profit decreased by 13.0% or US$0.9 million (3Q2009: US$5.8 million; 3Q2008: US$6.7 million). Gross margin for the quarter approximates that of the previous corresponding quarter (3Q2009:14.3%; 3Q2008: 14.3%). The Groups general and administration and other expenses increased 36.1% to US$2.1 million as compared with the previous corresponding period, mainly due to provision for impairment in certain fixed assets and allowance for inventory valuation and obsolescence. To summarize, the Group recorded a net profit of US$0.8 million for the third quarter of 2009. |
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16-Oct-2009 19:15 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Another top up by CHONG THIM PHENG:
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16-Oct-2009 14:43 | Citic Envirotech / United Envirotech Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seems like consolidation mode leh. Someone seems like forcing the weak hand to throw... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16-Oct-2009 14:41 | Goodpack / Earnings prospects Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Performance today not bad. Hope it goes above $1.20 soon. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15-Oct-2009 20:23 | Citic Envirotech / United Envirotech Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Just back from long trip. Emm still ok...Hope Utd Envir progress more faster. Cheers. |
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12-Oct-2009 23:09 | FSL Trust / FSL Trust - starting to see value in it Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shipping trusts: 3Q results preview
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12-Oct-2009 22:53 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yup. Normally i will only average down when my current share value drops around 30%. N yr 8.5 cents very near to it. N if it drop around another 30% again (which is very impossible for HG Metal, to my opinion), i will top up again as to its looks too cheap for HG Metal at that price..
*N to drop to 0.085 looks not quite possible also, unless its 3rd qtr is still not progressing well. But to expect HG Metal to get very good 3rd qtr results maybe too demanding also. As things only starts to pick up for its business sector. So may have to be abit patience on it if u want to spin off big with it.
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12-Oct-2009 22:39 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ok noted. But if it drop there i may do some top up. See how things goes. Hope my bet for this one is right. Cheers.
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12-Oct-2009 22:29 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Btw Bintang, i buy HG Metal is bc of the type of business it is in. I am looking abit long for this one. N i hope it can progress high up soon. Cheers. |
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12-Oct-2009 22:23 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sorry typo error, should be: But TA trend for each counter
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12-Oct-2009 22:22 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hi Bintang, ya agreed that current TA point of view fr HG Metal does not show a up trend yet. But TA trend for each counter may keep changing, just hope the day for it to progress up come soon. Cheers.
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12-Oct-2009 21:50 | Others / DOW & STI Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hope so. I am waiting for Kepland to move further up. Cheers. But to be frank, im quiet bullish on 3rd qtr results updating at US. Hope i am right. Cheers.
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12-Oct-2009 21:37 | Others / DOW & STI Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mr Dow Looks strong. Cheers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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12-Oct-2009 21:36 | Citic Envirotech / United Envirotech Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The placement is at around 0.425. So it jus the matter of time it may progress bk to that value & maybe even higher if more good news are released (like more projects clinched). N current market sentiments is getting better with positive news from Dow again. Hope that continues & UtdEnvirotech can progress higher up. Cheers. |
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12-Oct-2009 21:31 | HG Metal / HG Metal a hidden gem ? Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yo yo .... sorry recently quite busy, so reply late. Yup still here. Will not leave Rachael alone loh. Cheers. Hope this baby start to run soon. Dow been performing recently. N i am abit quite bullish with US companies 3rd qtr results updating also. But more reserve on their 4th qtr results updating. Anyway, let continue monitor and see how things goes.. Cheers.
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11-Oct-2009 22:11 | CapLand IntCom T / CapitaMall Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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It seems like not only CapitaMall may be delisted. Seems like some others also affected. Correct me if i interpret wrongly. Emm can provide the exact few that might be affected.
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11-Oct-2009 21:43 | StarHub / Starhub Go to Message | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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StarHub Left To Lick Its Wounds
Selling pressure on StarHub’s stock continued yesterday, sheding a further 1.5% from last Friday’s close, as investors remained spooked by the loss of programming rights to the English Premier League (EPL). Whether StarHub has significantly underestimated its rival’s, SingTel, ambitions, or simply unwilling to engage its rival in a bidding war, is debatable, even as it attempted to smooth any ruffled feathers with the obligatory statement. But SingTel has always lurked in the shadows. In 2006, it threw in its lot with StarHub and ESPN Star Sport (ESS). Then, StarHub won the bid, taking the rights from ESS. So, in an apparent tit-for-tat, ESPN Star Sports will also migrate to SingTel’s mioTV platform next year. With the UEFA Champions League already in the bag, it is a hat-trick of sorts for SingTel. And apparently, the market looks to have correctly predicted SingTel’s win, as its shares rose prior to the day that the company announced its win. Power of Sports The company derives about 18% of total revenue from its Pay-TV operations, including advertising revenue; analysts estimating that at least 45-50% of current Pay-TV customers subscribe to the sport packages. But come mid-2010, StarHub’s exclusive football offerings will just be left with the Spanish La Liga and Germany’s Bundesliga, and ESS defection removes a big chunk of its other sports content, including major tennis and golf tournaments – all of which prompted a rash of revisions to StarHub’s stock (see table). With average revenue per user (ARPU) from its Pay-TV operations at $57, potential revenue bleed could top $15m – about 3% of total Pay-TV revenue. Goldman Sachs estimated that the telco could lose 70% of its sports-pack subscribers.
And there are still the potential knock-on effects to think about that will affect its other business segments. About 21.7% of its household customers had at the end of last year, subscribed to StarHub’s full range of services. Damage Control Mode “The unexpected loss of EPL and ESPN rights raises concerns about StarHub’s ability to compete effectively in the medium term,” says Nomura, which downgraded StarHub’s shares, adding that it stands to lose 4-14% of annual revenue. But brokers are confident that dividends this year, which is unlikely to be affected, should put a floor to its stock. However, the picture is clouded going forward and CitiGroup sees “material downside threats to earnings 2H10 onwards”. Parallels have been drawn to what happened in the Hong Kong market, which for eight years, was dominated by i-Cable. Since losing the EPL rights in late 2006 to PCCW’s pay-TV arm, now-TV, its fall had been speedy – it lost its market leader position; ARPU has been down a third and it ended in the red last year, its first loss since listing in 1999. Incoming chief, Neil Montefiore, who for so long had battled the two giants in the sector, has got another fight on his hands. Helming M1, he had wisely resisted challenging SingTel and StarHub head on in gaining market share. That strategy might not be that tractable now and in any case, he definitely needs a Plan B…fast. |
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