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US stocks close higher on gains from Home Depot and United Technologies.
DOW 22,024.87 +25.88 +0.12%
EPHE 35.95 +0.49% +1.38%
PHI 34.34 +0.31 +0.91%
Peso 51.35
TEL Par 1,763 vs 1,740 TEL
Economic News
DOF says without tax reform, the government can only fund half of PhP9tn Build Build Build program. According to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, the Senate version of the tax reform proposal (Senate Bill 1408) is expected to generate PhP169bn in the first year of implementation. Expected loss of PhP126bn from personal income tax cuts will be offset by a larger VAT base, adjustment of excise taxes on fuel, automobiles and sugar-sweetened beverages. The Senate has been deliberating on the package since July 24.
Corporate News
SCC to construct 50MW coal plant. This will be in Antique and will provide power for the baseload requirements of Semirara Island and surrounding off-grid provinces. The plant will likely take 3yrs to complete. DOE will be constructing the delivery cables costing over PhP1.0bn alongside the plant.
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Using DMC's off-grid generators as benchmark, the 50MW could yield an additional ~PhP2.0bn in revenues (+4.6%) and ~PhP240mn in income (+1.5%).Last 176.0
MWC, IFC eye Asian projects. Manila Water Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of MWC, signed a memorandum of understanding with International Finance Corp. to explore opportunities in providing water, used water, and environmental services in Asia Pacific. Last 31.60.
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August 18, 2017
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US stocks drop on speculation that Gary Cohn, business friendly advisor to the president, may resign.
DOW 21,750.73 -274.14 -1.24%
EPHE 35.49 -0.46 -1.28%
PHI 34.01 -0.33 -0.96%
Peso 51.35
TEL Par 1,746 vs 1,760 TEL
Economic News
FDI net inflows of US$206.0mn in July. Foreign portfolio investments or ‘hot money’ posted a net inflow of $206 million in July, an improvement from the $72-million net inflow in June, as investors kept their exposure in the local stock market.
PH GDP grew 6.5% in 2Q17. This is slightly above consensus' 6.4% and within the government's 6.5-7.5% target. 1H17 GDP growth now stands at 6.4%. The services sector (+6.1%) grew slower YoY due to relatively relaxed growth in transport and communication. The industry sector, meanwhile, expanded by 7.3% on robust demand of fuel, metal, electronics, and furniture. Agricultural output rose as well by 6.3% on strong production.
Corporate News
SCC looks into entering the RES market. Through its RES arm SCRC, SCC is looking to penetrate the contestable consumer market with a total demand of 3,830MW. This may be in response to its increasing spot exposure, which now accounts for 43% of SLPGC's total volume sales from just 18% last year. Sourcing capacity contracts from the RES market is not a new strategy; EDC and AP have been targeting this space since late last year. SCC last 174.70.
RECENT REPORTS
Upside from generation imminent
CLC: Head in the CloudsExpensive valuations and steep targets
Immaterial impact on MBT from possible full provisioning of fraudulent loans.
EAGLE continues to enjoy a home court advantage vs. imports
Robust project pipeline supported by strong balance sheet and asset tactical maneuvering
Speculation of interest from foreign banks shore up share price
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August 16, 2017
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US stocks end slightly higher after retail sales in July exceeded expectations (0.6% vs 0.4%).
DOW 21,998.99 +5.28 +0.02%
EPHE 35.46 -0.06 -0.17%
PHI 34.03 +0.27 +0.80%
Peso 51.08
TEL Par 1,738 vs 1,740 TEL
Economic News
Cash remittances in June up 5.7%. The figure for the first half now amounts to US$6.9mn, higher by 1.9% YoY but below the 4% growth target set by BSP. During the period, the number of OFWs rose by 1.14mn.
Corporate News
SHLPH 2Q17 net income dropped 55.1% YoY to Php1.3bn, bringing down 1H17 net income by 17.4% YoY to Php4.2bn, above the consensus estimate of Php7.0bn (60.0%). The planned refinery shut down and lower benefit from inventory gains due to falling crude oil prices drove the double-digit decline in net income. Last 65.25.
DD's 1H17 net income jumped 161% to PhP376mn as revenue soared 131% to PhP1.6bn. An increase in rental revenues drove topline as DD continued to grow its retail portfolio and acquired Hotel of Asia (HOA). HOA is now growing its 2 hotel brands Hotel101 and Jinjiang Inn to 5,000 rooms by 2020. Meanwhile, it has 20 operational malls, 18 of which are under the CityMalls brand. DD will be opening another 12 CityMalls by yearend. In time with the announcement of a follow-on offering, the company upgraded its 2020 net income target to PhP5.5bn from PhP4.8bn as it grew its leasable portfolio target to 1.2mn sqm from 1mn sqm. Last 45.00.
MPI unit starts Harbor Link construction. NLEX Corp. broke ground for the building of the R-10 section of the NLEX Harbor Link Segment 10. The Valenzuela to C3 section of the Harbor Link is expected to finish by 1Q18 while the R-10 section is scheduled to be completed by 4Q18. Last 6.58.
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