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Mers and air safety concerns push down SET
Business, Published on 22/06/2015
» Recap: Stock markets around the world rallied last week after the US Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates would rise more slowly than expected. However, the SET slid back below 1,500, led by tourism and aviation stocks, as Thailand reported its first case of Mers, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) red-flagged the country for failing to address safety issues.
Is the Thai stock exchange international enough for you?
Business, Published on 22/06/2015
» Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? If you love fairy tales, you would probably say Snow White. But if you're a man who is in love, you might be inclined to disagree. After all, we're all entitled to our own opinion. And beauty is a particularly difficult quality to define. But how about stock exchanges? Which is the fairest exchange of them all? New York, London, Hong Kong and, of course, Singapore spring to mind. What do they all have in common? They are all considered international exchanges. Thailand, or more precisely the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), is not on the list. Should it be?
CNT builds on established skills to diversify
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 19/06/2015
» CNT has a reputable history, having built many of Thailand's landmarks including Democracy Monument, Klong Toey Port and the Rama VI Bridge among others. In 1991, CNT became the first construction company to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Amata looks beyond industrial estates
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 10/04/2015
» What is Amata's business model?
SET up 8.23 to 1,598.04 at noon
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2015
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand's main index rose 0.52% or 8.23 points to close at 1,598.04 points on Tuesday.
Swiss surprise caps volatile trading week
Business, Published on 19/01/2015
» Recap: Global bourses felt strong selling pressure from the downward spiral of oil prices and the unexpected scrapping of a cap on the Swiss franc against euro, before staging a relief rally on Friday.
Set flirts with 1,600 as central banks stay busy
Business, Published on 01/12/2014
» Recap: China's surprise interest rate cut, the first in more than two years, and speculation about further stimulus by the European Central Bank (ECB) propelled the run-up in Asian stock markets last week. The buying spree in tax-saving equity funds as the year-end approaches buoyed the Thai bourse which briefly surpassed 1,600 points.
Better global outlook spurs share rebound
Business, Published on 27/10/2014
» Recap: Global bourses, especially in the US and Europe, rebounded as investors hoped for more European Central Bank (ECB) stimulus. However, activity in Thailand was muted as concerns over the health of the domestic economy mounted.
China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.