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Analysts predict brief windfall
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/05/2019
» Although the cancellation of digital TV licences will help lower operators' costs, the benefits will be short-lived because the outlook for the media sector remains bleak in the long run, with advertisers continuing to shun traditional channels for digital platforms, securities analysts say.
Big trio cold to 700MHz sale
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2019
» Mobile operators are unlikely to participate in the 700-megahertz spectrum licence sale because the licences will be expensive and offer a meagre investment return, says Capital Nomura Securities (CNS).
True to gain most from new extension
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2019
» True Corporation Plc is poised to reap the greatest benefit from the government's mandate to extend the 900-megahertz payment instalments, but investors could still embark on a sell-off of telecom shares, analysts say.
Property downgrade possible
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2019
» The property sector could face a credit rating downgrade resulting from slower economic growth denting corporate earnings and weakening financial conditions, says an institutional investor.
Cautious tone from fed gives big lift to stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2016
» Recap: The cautious tone of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the global economy that lessened prospects for a US interest-rate increase triggered a global stock market rally last week. Positive investor response to her views also pushed the Thai stock market back above 1,400 points.
Mobile stocks plunge after downgrade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2015
» Shares of the four telecom companies that took part in last week's 4G auction suffered sharp sell-offs yesterday after analysts downgraded the sector on concerns that the high bids would deal a blow to earnings.
Market shrugs off Fed rate rise
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2015
» A number of pro-rate-rise statements from US monetary policymakers and upbeat economic readings have convinced most investors the Federal Reserve will start a monetary-tightening cycle for the first time since 2006 at this week's much-awaited rate decision meeting.
4G auction costs spook investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2015
» The high bids for two licences on the 1800-megahertz spectrum in the country's first fourth-generation (4G) licence auction is expected to inflate each winner's cost by at least 3 billion baht a year, say analysts.
Stocks Gain as US job market roars back
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved up at the end of the week as US jobs data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in October after two months of weakness. As well, a drop in the unemployment rate to 5% increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month for the first time in almost a decade. The Thai market also advanced.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.