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Strong first quarter for listed companies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/05/2024
» A rebound in tourist arrivals has supported listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as they reported sales growth of 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter to 4.4 trillion baht (roughly US$129 billion), with net profit edging up 1.7% to 265 billion baht.
Asian shares decline as US rate-cut hopes dim
Business, Published on 25/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked Wall Street lower in response to more economic data that signalled the US Federal Reserve might keep interest rates on hold for most of this year. Regional currencies also took a hit as dollar strength persisted.
SET unveils new vision to support stakeholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has vowed to develop the digital capital market to complement the traditional capital market and expand opportunities for businesses of all sizes to raise funds, as the bourse aims to become a regional stock exchange.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Measures lined up to revive stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/05/2024
» Three capital market organisations will meet on Tuesday to reach a final conclusion on the tax-deductible funds they want to propose to the Finance Ministry, hoping to revive investments in good fundamental stocks in the Thai stock market.
Asian shares on course for third week of gains
Business, Published on 11/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, on course for a third week of gains, while the dollar was steady as fresh signs of an easing US labour market stoked optimism about interest rate cuts before the year is out.
SET touts dividend stocks amid volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Given global volatility and high interest rates, many investors are searching for investments with stable returns.
Government Pension Fund expects to shift focus to gold, oil to mitigate risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is reducing investments in assets that may be affected by war and increasing investments in gold and oil to mitigate risk.
Shares dip amid rate uncertainty, high oil prices
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia declined yesterday, tracking US stocks as interest rate uncertainty, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.
Asian investors take profits after upbeat week
Published on 23/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets slipped yesterday on profit-taking after a big rally the day before, but Japan's Nikkei closed at an all-time high, underpinned by record gains on Wall Street overnight, strength in automakers' stocks and a weaker yen.