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Malaysia Stock Market: Key Trends, Top Picks, and IPO Tracker for November 2024




Trendspotter: In-Depth Analysis of Malaysian Companies

Trendspotter: In-Depth Analysis of Malaysian Companies

Broker: CGS International

Date: November 12, 2024

Key Market Recap

Stocks have been on the rise for a fifth consecutive session, with Bitcoin surging past \$87,000 and the dollar hitting a one-year high. Investors are betting on trades benefiting from President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. The Russell 2000 index of smaller firms reached its highest since 2021, climbing 1.5%. Economically sensitive shares outperformed, while big tech firms like Nvidia Corp. experienced a decline. Tesla Inc. continued its surge, jumping 9%. The equal-weighted S&P 500 beat the US benchmark, indicating a potential broadening of the rally.

US Market Performance

The S&P 500 rose by 0.1%, topping 6,000 and marking its 51st record of the year, with the Nasdaq 100 remaining unchanged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%. With the cash market closed due to a US holiday, Treasury futures saw mild declines. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose by 0.5%, while oil prices sank due to a weak demand outlook in China.

Corporate Earnings and Inflation

Corporate earnings are expected to be a significant driver for US stocks post-election. The third-quarter reporting season revealed an 8.4% increase in profits for S&P 500 companies, doubling the expected increase. US inflation likely remained steady in October, with the core consumer price index anticipated to rise at the same pace as in September.

Global Market Overview

Futures indicate a mixed performance for Asian markets. Tokyo stocks are expected to edge higher, Sydney’s market looks flat, and Hong Kong shares are set to decline amid disappointment over Chinese stimulus measures.

Detailed Analysis of Malaysian Companies

SD Guthrie (5285) – Technical Buy

Last price: 5.13

Entry Price(s): 5.09-5.13

Stop Loss: 4.79

Target(s): 5.50, 5.60

SD Guthrie Berhad, producing and distributing agricultural products such as palm oil, fats, oleochemicals, rubber, and more, has reached an all-time high. The formation of higher highs and a higher structure, coupled with increased trading volume, indicates a steady uptrend. Both the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and Relative Strength Index (RSI) show rising buying momentum. Aggressive traders may consider going long with a stop-loss set at RM4.79. Prices may push on to test the psychological resistances at RM5.50 and RM5.60.

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd (881) – Technical Buy

Last price: 18.94

Entry Price(s): 18.94, 16.00, 12.52

Stop Loss: 10.82

Target(s): 22.55, 28.00, 32.42, 39.00

Zhongsheng Group Holdings has confirmed a bullish break. Investors should consider entering at current or lower prices, with various targets set up to 39.00. The stop loss is advised at 10.82.

Inkeverse Group Ltd (3700) – Technical Buy

Last price: 1.37

Entry Price(s): 1.37, 1.20, 1.00

Stop Loss: 0.82

Target(s): 1.55, 2.00, 2.42, 3.00

Inkeverse Group Ltd has shown a bullish reversal, maintaining an uptrend. Traders might consider buying at current or lower prices, aiming for targets up to 3.00. A stop loss is recommended at 0.82.

Go Hub Capital (0311) – Technical Buy

Last price: 1.21

Entry Price(s): 1.18-1.21

Stop Loss: 1.04

Target: 1.31, 1.38

Go Hub Capital, a provider of transportation IT solutions, has extended its rally after breaking out of a downtrend. The stock closed at a two-month high with increased trading volume. Both MACD and RSI indicate strengthening buyer momentum. Aggressive traders could consider entering at current prices or on weakness, with a stop-loss at RM1.04. The stock might retest its historical resistances at RM1.31 and RM1.38.

Sunway Bhd – Maintain Add with Higher TP

Target Price: RM5.20

Sunway Bhd is expected to show strong Q3 performance, prompting upgrades in earnings forecasts. Key catalysts include the IPO process kickoff for SHG and the SEZ signing to fuel more activity at SCIP. The recommendation remains an Add, with adjusted EPS for FY24-26F and a lifted TP of RM5.20.

Westports Holdings – Upgrade to Hold with a Higher TP

Target Price: RM4.33

Westports Holdings has been upgraded to Hold with a higher TP of RM4.33. The focus remains on Trump tariffs and port tariffs.

Duopharma Biotech Bhd – Maintain Add

Target Price: RM1.55

Duopharma Biotech Bhd is recommended as a good buy for strong growth, with the recommendation maintained at Add and a TP of RM1.55.

Agribusiness – Maintain Neutral

The agribusiness sector is expected to benefit from the strength in CPO, with the recommendation maintained at Neutral.

Actively Managed Portfolio

The Actively Managed Portfolio is a medium-term investment product recommending stocks based on technical analysis. The strategy focuses on trend-following, with occasional reversal plays. The portfolio is suited for investors with limited time to monitor the stock market daily. The maximum trading period is 1 to 6 months, closing positions if targets are not met within this timeframe. The initial capital is RM1,000,000, restarting annually.

This week, the portfolio took profits on Innoprise Plantations and MKH Oil Palm, with the rest of the portfolio unchanged. The portfolio remained in risk-off mode.

Existing Stocks

Stock Weighting Shares Entry Price Current Price Total Cost Market Value Stop Loss Target Position Dividend Profit/Loss Profit/Loss%
Karex 8% 115,600 0.865 0.860 99,994.00 99,416.00 0.775 0.895/0.96 BUY (578.00) -0.6%
ITMAX System 8% 28,000 3.570 3.450 99,960.00 96,600.00 3.320 3.86/4.00 BUY (3,360.00) -3.4%
Ta Ann Holdings 7% 19,100 4.180 4.540 79,838.00 86,714.00 3.790 4.38/4.51/4.73 BUY 6,876.00 8.6%
Binastra Corp 6% 54,000 1.480 1.480 79,920.00 79,920.00 1.340 1.61/1.65 BUY 0.0%
Top Glove Corp 6% 76,100 1.050 1.080 79,905.00 82,188.00 0.960 1.14/1.21 BUY 2,283.00 2.9%
PGF Capital 7% 37,900 2.110 2.210 79,969.00 83,759.00 1.970 2.25/2.40 BUY 3,790.00 4.7%
Optimax Holdings 6% 115,100 0.695 0.660 79,994.50 75,966.00 0.630 0.77/0.795 BUY (4,028.50) -5.0%
AirAsia X 8% 50,200 1.990 1.900 99,898.00 95,380.00 1.790 2.06/2.20 BUY (4,518.00) -4.5%
Critical Holdings 6% 70,700 1.130 1.050 79,891.00 74,235.00 0.995 1.23/1.35 BUY (5,656.00) -7.1%
KJTS Group 7% 108,800 0.735 0.765 79,968.00 83,232.00 0.660 0.835/0.88 BUY 3,264.00 4.1%
Innoprise Plantations 9% 63,600 1.570 1.760 99,852.00 111,936.00 1.480 1.69/1.76 BUY 12,084.00 12.1%
MKH Oil Palm 7% 125,000 0.640 0.700 80,000.00 87,500.00 0.590 0.675/0.70 BUY 7,500.00 9.4%

Cumulative dividend: RM11,881.30

Cumulative realised gains/profits: RM259,286.78

Cash balance + Cumulative dividend: RM411,830.58

Portfolio value (RM): RM1,269,240.58 (26.9%)

FBMKLCI Index – Technical View

Last price: 1,609.26

Support 1: 1,598

Support 2: 1,565

Resistance 1: 1,649

Resistance 2: 1,675

The FBMKLCI index has extended its downward move, forming a black crows pattern. The downtrend from the 1,675 high is likely resuming, with the index potentially retesting the 200-day EMA at 1,593. The double resistance at 1,614-1,624 and the 50-day EMA may keep gains in check in the short term.

2024 IPO Tracker

Stock Last (RM) Daily % Chg Intraday High at IPO(RM) % Chg* Ytd % Chg Sector Board Listing Date IPO Price (RM) Market Cap at IPO (RM) Shariah
KJTS Group 0.765 +4.1% 0.500 +53.0% +183.3% Industrial Products & Services Ace 26-Jan-24

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