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US equity funds lead the field this year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2024
» US equity funds have attracted the biggest inflows this year to date, attributed to the US economic recovery and anticipated interest rate cuts, as mutual fund investment in Thai stocks fell by nearly 10 billion baht during the same period, says Morningstar Research (Thailand).
Upbeat ETF outlook spurs Ethereum
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Ethereum prices have rallied by about 20% in recent days, hovering around US$3,800 on Thursday amid growing optimism that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve this week one or more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest directly in the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
Bond default risk minimal in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2024
» The likelihood of bonds defaults in the second quarter is relatively low, with total default value projected at less than 1% of the total outstanding market value, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Ruling labelled a 'regulatory blip'
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2024
» Stock analysts believe the Supreme Administrative Court's order that the Central Administrative Court accept a lawsuit filed by five individuals, requesting the nullification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) resolution to acknowledge the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), is just another regulatory blip.
Listed companies' 2023 dividends tally 593bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/03/2024
» More than 580 listed Thai companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) paid combined dividends worth 593 billion baht last year, down from 611 billion in 2022, mainly attributed to lower profits.
Bitcoin price soars to B2.37m on Bitkub
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2024
» The price of Bitcoin on Bitkub Exchange hit a new record high of 2.37 million baht on Wednesday after the global price of the cryptocurrency on Tuesday beat its record of US$69,000 per token in November 2021, rallying by 190% over the last year.
Brokerages pick tourism-related stock winners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/01/2024
» Brokerages have identified seven tourism-related stocks on the Thai bourse that should be major beneficiaries of the Thailand-China free visa policy signed earlier this week, which is expected to significantly increase arrivals from the mainland this year.
Gold prices edge up amid weak US data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» Gold prices inched up on Thursday to above US$1,820 per ounce after falling eight consecutive days as US bond yields and the dollar retreated from recent highs on US labour market weakness.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
SET sounds alarm on TBN speculation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has warned investors to carefully study available information before trading TBN Corporation shares, which debuted on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) on Monday.