PSR Weekly Market Outlook 5 Min Summary

Dated: 28/09/2026         Source: https://youtu.be/Ub_3QhhrscE     

 Presentation Summary

1. Snowflake Inc. (Initiation of Coverage)

• Core Business & Industry Trend: Snowflake is an AI data cloud platform helping enterprises transition from traditional on-premise servers to cloud storage. This shift is driven by lower upfront hardware costs, scalability during peak usage, and the demand for organized data to power AI applications.
• Platform Architecture:
• Storage: Supports both structured and unstructured data, utilizing automatic compression, micro-partitioning, versioning/recovery (time travel), and cross-cloud replication.
• Compute: Provides virtual warehouses powered by cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS EC2) to execute remote queries without requiring physical hardware investments.
• Enterprise Use Cases: Key client implementations include Booking.com (scaling massive travel data across 220 countries), Under Armour (optimizing inventory and supply chains across 400 stores), and Sallie Mae (accelerating loan screening by 90% and expanding storage from 100TB to 600TB).
• Growth Drivers & Products: Growth is led by AI features like Snowflake Cortex and CoWork, allowing clients to build machine learning models and AI agents using natural language. Revenue model is 95% consumption-based, driving top-line growth as client usage expands.
• Financials & Valuation: Revenue grew ~35% YoY in the recent quarter, with RPO backlog up 30% YoY and gross margins maintained at 68%. Strong balance sheet holds $4.3B in cash/investments against $2.3B in convertible notes. Initiated with a Target Price of $423 USD (~26% upside from $335).
• Risks: Direct competition from hyperscalers (AWS Redshift, Microsoft Fabric, Google BigQuery) and DataBricks, alongside revenue sensitivity under a consumption-based model during IT spend slowdowns.

 

2. VinFast Auto (Site Visit Update)

• Business Background: EV manufacturer incorporated in Singapore, based in Vietnam, and backed by parent conglomerate Vingroup. Produces EV cars, SUVs, e-scooters, e-buses, and taxis for sister company GSM.
• Manufacturing & Tech Takeaways: Car assembly is highly automated with robotic arms, whereas e-scooter production remains fully manual. Developing robo-taxis utilizing a combined camera and 1–2 LiDAR sensor safety architecture.
• Market Position: Dominates Vietnam due to Vingroup's domestic ecosystem (charging infrastructure, dealer network, GSM taxi fleet accounting for ~20% of revenue) and strong local consumer preference. Overseas expansion faces challenges against BYD’s superior manufacturing scale and lower cost structure.
• Macro & Financial Outlook: Elevated Vietnamese interest rates (10% initial to 15–18% floating) have halved financing-dependent demand. Cost reduction is underway by streamlining SKUs per car from ~60 to ~20+, aiming for domestic breakeven by end-2027.

 

3. Aspial Lifestyle / SPL Lifestyle (Credit Profile)

• Business Operations: Operates in luxury retail/jewelry (Lee Hwa, Goldheart), pawnbroking (Maxi-Cash in SG, Well Chip in Malaysia), and secured property lending in Australia.
• Credit Profile: 1H2026 EBITDA jumped 45% YoY to S$106M, propelled by retail gold margin expansion (inventory costs were 30–40% below prevailing market gold prices, widening retail margins from 7% to 12%). Interest coverage improved to 6.5x, and debt-to-tangible equity fell to 2.2x.
• Bond Valuation: Holds S83Mcash(S53M unrestricted) against S$567M short-term debt requiring rollover. The SPL 2029 bond offers an attractive yield premium over MoneyMax 2028 given its stronger credit metrics.

 

4. Technical Analysis & Macro Insights

• S&P 500: Broke out of a wedge consolidation pattern. Expecting short-term consolidation around support (7,655–7,700) with resistance at 7,780–7,820.
• S-REIT Index (Singapore): Fell 5.4% MTD into oversold territory (RSI at 27.5, ADX > 40), signaling a potential near-term support hold around 956–972.
• Fed Rate Hiking Cycles & Treasuries: Historical analysis indicates gradual rate hikes outperform aggressive cycles by 9.3% over 12 months. When 10-year Treasury yields cross 5%, equities historically average an 18.5% 12-month return if earnings growth outpaces interest rate headwinds.
• Macro Environment: October Fed rate hike probability rose from 50% to 70% following hawkish FOMC member statements. Rising yields reflect solid US GDP growth (~5%) rather than currency debasement. Singapore's population reached 6.04M, sustaining baseline domestic real estate and retail demand.

 

 

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Q&A Session

US & Singapore Banks

• US Banks: Underperformed due to high interest rates dampening loan demand and raising credit loss risks.
• Singapore Banks (UOB, DBS, OCBC): Outperformed US peers because Singapore interest rates rose off a lower base, supporting net interest margins, loan growth, fee income from wealth inflows, and trading revenue.

US Big Tech & AI Growth

• SpaceX: Executed Flight 14 launch carrying 26 Starlink V3 revenue-generating satellites. Maintained a SELL rating ($75 target price) due to heavy cash burn in its AI compute segment. Lock-up expiry on Dec 8 is the largest near-term tranche, while Elon Musk's shares are locked until mid-2027.
• Tesla: Roadster reveal scheduled for Oct 1 (production expected 2027/2028). Delivery estimates (~450k) are at risk of missing consensus due to weak sales in China.
• Nvidia, Micron, Broadcom & Marvell:
• Nvidia: Set to benefit from potential US chip export policy relaxations following the Xi-Trump meeting; Q3 guidance (>70% YoY growth) excludes China revenue.
• Micron: Expected to sign long-term memory supply agreements with new cloud providers and resume share buybacks in December.
• Broadcom: Under pressure due to lofty expectations, hyperscalers moving custom ASIC design in-house, and Marvell securing a Google contract.
• Hyperscalers (Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon): High bond yields elevate data center debt financing costs. Big Tech balance sheets can absorb the burden, but smaller AI labs and cloud providers face severe liquidity constraints.
• Meta Platforms: Launched "Muse" AI assistant and smart glasses hardware at Meta Connect. Short-term revenue contribution is minimal, but long-term monetization will come via transaction fees and ad targeting.
• Airbnb & Booking.com: Threat from standalone AI travel models is minimal, as travel platforms will directly integrate AI models into their own applications.

Cybersecurity & Cloud Software

• Palo Alto Networks / Cybersecurity Sector: AI security breaches drive corporate demand for advanced guardrails and threat prevention, supporting long-term sector growth.
• Oracle: Issued force majeure on Project Jupiter data center due to local legal/authority delays; full-year guidance remains unaffected with monetization slated for 2027–2028.
• Snowflake Inc.: Maintains distinct advantages over hyperscaler tools (AWS Redshift, Microsoft Fabric, Google BigQuery) through superior storage technology and a flexible consumption-based billing model.

Singapore & Regional Stocks

• City Developments Limited (CDL): Strategic review outlines plans to monetize S$6B in assets (selling UK, Australia, and SG residential units) and sell its fund management arm by 2029.
• REITs (Ascendas REIT, Stoneweg, United Hampshire US REIT): Elevated rates remain a headwind, but overseas REITs offering 8–9% yields provide sufficient yield buffer; Stoneweg is internalizing management for a DPU boost.
• Geo Energy Resources: Announced a positive earnings revision on a 40% 2H production surge and higher coal prices. Resport Invest is expected to provide ~$100M in infrastructure funding.
• Centurion Corporation: Spent S$60M to acquire 42 residential units in Hong Kong to expand its accommodation portfolio using proceeds from its Korea spin-off.
• Oiltek International: Dual-listing in Malaysia (Bursa) and proposed bonus issue are expected to improve liquidity and market valuation.
• Valuetronics: Fundamentals remain intact despite price volatility post-spin-off announcement.
• Ultra Green & Zidus: Ultra Green maintains a "Buy" ($1.81 target price) backed by its low-cost camera technology and 2026 growth story against competitor Zidus.
• SATS Ltd: High oil prices and rising operating expenses weigh on margins; falling oil prices would serve as a major recovery catalyst.
• SIA Engineering: Exploring MRO collaboration with Air India, though progress hinges on Air India securing fleet delivery financing.
• CNMC Goldmine: Short-term pressure from lower gold prices due to rate hike expectations; building underground shafts to boost ore grade and output from 2027.

Technical Analysis Summary for Individual Counters

• Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT): Testing support at 2.06–2.07; resistance at 2.09–2.11.
• Pan-United: Consolidating above $1.66 support; testing high at $1.75.
• Bank of China (3988): Bullish flag pattern with an upside target near $6.40.
• Monster Beverage: Support at 41–42; resistance at 43.50–44.
• Berkshire Hathaway: Range-bound between $498 support and $509 resistance.
• XLE (Energy ETF): Weakening momentum; resistance at 63–64, support at 61–61.50.
• Eli Lilly: Consolidated range between $1,100 support and $1,190 resistance.
• Alphabet: Sideways trading expected between 331–336 support and 346–355 resistance.
• Ross Stores: Maintaining uptrend above $232; near-term resistance target at 240–244.
• SIA (Singapore Airlines): Bouncing off oversold RSI levels; near-term resistance at 6.70–6.89.
• Ping An (SDR): Low-volume sideways range between $4.20 support and $4.50 resistance.
• Venture Corporation: Tight consolidation between $16.40 support and $16.90 resistance.
• UOB: Strong technical setup testing breakout levels above 42.50–43.
• SATS: Bullish indicator divergence suggesting a potential bounce toward 4.00–4.07.
• AMD: Bullish momentum breaking out above $520; targeting 622–625 resistance with support at $600.

 

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PSR Weekly Market Outlook 5 Min Summary

 Dated: 14/09/2026 Source: https://youtu.be/cQ7Oi_eJp9Q 

Presentation Summary

1. Macro & Magnificent 7 Monthly Overview

• Market Theme: "Selling AI beats buying AI" — the market rewarded companies directly monetizing AI infrastructure over those heavily increasing Capex without immediate revenue returns.

• Performance: The Magnificent 7 recovered +3.5% in August (outperforming the S&P 500's +2.5% but behind the Nasdaq's +4%). The group trades at 23x forward earnings, well below its 10-year average of 30.2x.

• Top Pick: Google (Alphabet) is highlighted as the top pick, trading at 16x forward earnings (the cheapest in the group) while delivering the fastest 5-year cloud growth.

2. Magnificent 7 & Big Tech Updates

• Tesla:

• Key Developments: Nevada approved up to 5,000 robo-taxis (though ~2,500 is a realistic 12-month target). Cybercab launched on September 3. China August retail sales fell 12.5% YoY, leading to price discounts ($10,000 off Model Y, $5,000 off Model 3) and a 1.96 million vehicle recall in China.

• Call: SELL recommendation maintained with a Target Price (TP) of $220.

• Nvidia:

• Key Developments: Anthropic announced a $3.35B deal with Lambda and a $45B commitment with Nscale (both utilizing Nvidia GPUs). MediaTek is adopting NVLink for custom AI ASICs ($3.5B investment). Guided FY28 revenue growth at ~70% (down from FY27's ~98% due to power, land, and cooling supply constraints rather than demand).

• Call: BUY (High Call) maintained with a TP of $300.

• Microsoft:

• Key Developments: Ramping up next-generation Maia 300 AI chips (ordering 300,000+ units from TSMC for 2027) to lower inference costs and reduce reliance on third-party GPUs. Enterprise cloud demand remains strong (+26% excluding OpenAI).

• Call: ACCUMULATE maintained with a TP of $515.

• Amazon:

• Key Developments: Redesigning part of its Indiana campus into an AGI supercluster with 6,000+ Trainium servers. Remains model-agnostic via Bedrock.

• Call: ACCUMULATE maintained.

• Apple:

• Key Developments: Unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo ($1,999) and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max ($1,199 / $1,299). Approved for proprietary GenAI in China in partnership with Alibaba. Caution noted on premium pricing and weak AI differentiation.

• Call: REDUCE maintained.

• Alphabet:

• Key Developments: US judge rejected the DOJ request to force divestment of Google AdX (~8% of revenue), accepting behavioral remedies instead.

• Call: BUY maintained with a TP of $425.

• Meta:

• Key Developments: Agreed to an $18B settlement over 10 years regarding youth addiction claims, introducing stricter youth protections (2-hour daily limits, nighttime restrictions).

• Call: BUY maintained with a TP of $750.

3. Real Estate Investment Trusts (S-REITs)

• Keppel DC REIT:

• Acquisition: Acquiring a 90% stake in two Tokyo data centers (Tokyo DC 4 & 5) for $1.37B (88.62% effective share) at a 4.5%–5.0% NPI yield.

• Financing: Funded via 43% private placement ($210/unit raising $625M) and 57% JPY debt. DPU accretive by 2.6% despite a 12% enlarged unit base.

• Call: ACCUMULATE maintained.

• ESR-LOGOS REIT:

• Performance: Same-store NPI rose +3.7%. Aggregate leverage stands at 41.4% (50.8% adjusted including perpetual securities).

• Outlook: Senior bonds and perpetuals are considered fairly priced relative to credit metrics.

4. Healthcare & Small/Mid-Caps

• IX Biopharma:

• Key Developments: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pathway progressing for Waferix (sublingual ketamine for acute battlefield pain) following formal declarations by the US Department of War and Department of Health and Human Services.

• Call: BUY maintained with a TP of $1.00.

5. Macro & Tactical Views

• Singapore Economy: Retail sales remain lethargic (supermarket sales -2%). Construction awards surge (+97% in August; activity +14% YoY), with Changi Terminal 5 awards expected in early 2027.

• Energy & Commodities: Geopolitical tensions and Saudi pipeline shutdowns are driving oil, coal, and tanker freight rates higher. Beneficiaries include Yangzijiang Financial/Maritime (tanker orderbook), Geo Energy (coal prices), and Sembcorp / Keppel (electricity/LNG spreads).

• FOMC Outlook: Market pricing a 90% chance of a rate hike, though the presenter leans toward no hike.

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Q&A Session

1. Singapore Banking Sector

• DBS Bank:

• 1MDB Lawsuit: Liquidators filed a $1.3B claim against DBS. Analysts view the impact as minimal ("mosquito bite / drop in the ocean") given MAS's previous $1M regulatory penalty, an unlikely full judgment, and DBS's existing $2.5B management overlay buffer.

• Rate Sensitivity: Least sensitive to rate changes due to its massive CASA base. Preferred alongside OCBC for capital returns and stable dividends.

• OCBC Bank:

• Most asset/rate-sensitive local bank; stands to benefit the most if interest rates remain elevated due to its balance sheet structure and Great Eastern arm. Preferred call alongside DBS.

• UOB Bank:

• Rated NEUTRAL (least preferred among the three). Depressed performance stems from weak ASEAN retail/credit card growth, a mass-market customer profile, and slower fee income conversion.

2. Big Tech & Global Equities

• Nvidia: Addressed "circular financing" concerns ($53B invested in 170 companies purchasing its GPUs). Analysts emphasize that real compute demand outstrips supply, making Nvidia the primary net gainer. Maintain BUY (TP $300).

• Amazon: AWS grew 37%, but stock underperformance reflects market sensitivity to massive Capex ($25B + $4B bond issues) with a ~2-year lag before revenue realization.

• Apple: Foldable iPhone Duo captures high-end market share and supports ASPs, though overall smartphone market impact is limited (<5% foldable market share).

• Netflix: Softened by conservative near-term guidance, tough YoY content comparisons (Stranger Things, Squid Game), and growing engagement competition from short-form video (YouTube, TikTok).

• AI Developers (Alphabet, OpenAI, Anthropic): Calls for an AI slowdown by 3 AI CEOs are viewed as regulatory positioning rather than an operational pause.

3. S-REITs & Real Estate

• Keppel DC REIT: Debt is 87% hedged. TP of $2.46 assumes zero contribution from the Guangdong China data center. Private placement unit dilution is offset by DPU accretion.

• ESR-LOGOS REIT: Adjusted leverage exceeds 50% when treating perpetual securities as debt.

• CapitaLand India Trust: Dragged by Indian Rupee / Indonesian Rupiah depreciation against SGD, but its 8%+ yield offers a downside buffer.

• City Developments Limited: Strategic review outcomes awaited; potential monetization targets include China assets, UK land banks, or fund structures.

• Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) & Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT): Recent price pullbacks driven by macro interest rate fears. MLT's China portfolio is near bottoming with flat reversions expected by 2027. Retail REITs remain favored.

4. Shipping, Energy & Commodities

• Yangzijiang Maritime vs. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding: Tanker rate surges directly benefit Yangzijiang Maritime (vessel owner/trader). Yangzijiang Shipbuilding receives a lagging benefit as higher rates drive future newbuild orders.

• Uni-Asia Group & Samudera Shipping: Uni-Asia benefits from dry bulk rates; Samudera tracks intra-Asia container rates.

• Palm Oil Counters (First Resources, Bumitama, etc.): Key tailwinds include El Niño heatwaves (reducing crop yields) and record biodiesel prices.

• Gold & CNMC Goldmine: Gold supported by central bank (PBOC) buying; CNMC Goldmine offers production growth plus dividend yield.

5. Singapore Industrials, Healthcare & Mid-Caps

• ST Engineering: Positive outlook backed by 1H net profit (+20%), disciplined cost controls, and an $11B 2-year defense export tender pipeline.

• SATS: Near-term margin pressure expected as legacy low-cost food contracts expire into higher inflation.

• IX Biopharma: Patent runs to October 2030 (extendable); high probability expected for EUA approval.

• Q&M Dental Group: Share price drop tied to weak Q1/Q2 Singapore discretionary dental demand; awaiting completion of 2 acquisitions.

• Wee Hur Holdings: Supported by strong worker dormitory rates (up to $700/bed) and Australian property developments.

• Pan United & Sheng Siong: Pan United is highlighted as the cleanest Singapore construction play (40% RMC market share). Sheng Siong noted amidst weak supermarket sales (-2%).

• Nanofilm Technologies: Mentioned regarding hinge coating capabilities for foldable devices.

• Addvalue Technologies: Mentioned regarding a proposed NASDAQ IPO.

• Ultra Green: Competitor product launch expected in November.

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