Wednesday, November 20, 2013

OCBC Report 21 Nov 13

Transportation sector: Hindered movement in 2014
Despite general economic improvements, the counters within the transportation sector failed to perform well in 2013 due to industry-specific challenges and issues (e.g. sustained competitive pressures in the aviation sector, demand-supply imbalance for the shipping sector, lack of fare increases for the land transportation sector). With some of these issues unlikely to be resolved in 2014, we are downgrading the overall sector to UNDERWEIGHT and expect investor interest to remain tepid. Out of the counters in our coverage, our top pick is ComfortDelgro, rated BUY with a fair values estimate of S$2.20, as we favour its diversified and stable earnings stream, attractive overseas operations, and strong domestic leadership in the taxi and bus segments.
More reports:
- Bumi Armada Berhad: 3Q13 PATMI grows 27.6% YoY
News Headlines
 US stocks fell on Wed after Federal Reserve meeting minutes signaled the central bank was on track to slow down its bond-buying programme.
 Singapore’s domestic wholesale trade rose 5.1% in 3Q13 compared with a year ago, according to data released by the Department of Statistics Singapore.
 The Draft Master Plan 2013 has taken a more holistic approach to developing new activity clusters and encouraging green spaces.
 Keppel Corporation has secured a contract to build a repeat KFELS Super A Class harsh environment jackup rig from Ensco plc for around US$265m.
 CapitaLand has unveiled plans for a quick sale of about a third of its stake in Australand Property Group that could fetch around A$434m (S$507m).
 Rex International Holding has received the green light to acquire 10% stakes in two offshore licences in Norway from North Energy ASA.
 SIIC Environment Holdings is buying a 50% stake in Shanghai Pucheng Thermal Power Energy for 530m yuan (S$108.2m).
 Hafary Holdings is placing a big bet on Singapore's housing outlook with the opening of its new S$21.5m showroom building.

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