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UBS has maintained a Neutral rating on Sumitomo Corp, raising its target price slightly from JPY 3,490 to JPY 3,530, reflecting a minor adjustment in the price-to-book ratio. The firm acknowledges profit accumulation in key sectors like infrastructure and energy transformation but warns that stagnant earnings from troubled projects and political uncertainties may hinder cost of equity reduction. Investors are advised to monitor the company's strategic initiatives closely, as these will significantly impact return on equity and share valuation.
UBS has maintained a Neutral rating on Sumitomo Corp., raising the price target from JPY3,490 to JPY3,530, reflecting a slight adjustment in the company's price-to-book ratio. The firm highlights potential ROE growth from Sumitomo's core sectors, including infrastructure and energy transformation, but warns that stalled earnings from problematic projects and policy uncertainties may hinder stock valuation improvements. Investors are advised to closely monitor the company's strategic initiatives and their effects on financial performance.
UBS has maintained a Neutral rating on Sumitomo Corp., raising the price target from JPY3,490 to JPY3,530, reflecting a slight adjustment in the company's price-to-book ratio. The firm highlights potential ROE growth from Sumitomo's core sectors, including infrastructure and energy transformation, but warns of challenges from stalled projects and policy uncertainties that may hinder stock valuation. Investors are advised to closely monitor the company's strategic initiatives and their effects on financial performance.
UBS has lowered its price target for Toyota Industries to ¥14,600 from ¥16,600 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing a slower-than-expected recovery in forklift sales. The firm anticipates changes in the relationship between Toyota Motor and its suppliers by 2025, leading to a projected profit growth acceleration in the next 6 to 12 months. However, revised earnings forecasts indicate a 5% decrease in estimated EPS for the fiscal year ending March 2025 and a 2% drop for the following year.
Metaplanet Inc. is set to issue ¥5 billion ($31.9 million) in ordinary bonds to expedite its Bitcoin acquisitions, moving purchases originally planned for 2025 to 2024. The bonds, carrying no interest and redeemable at face value, will be allocated to EVO FUND and are scheduled for issuance on December 20, 2024, maturing on June 16, 2025. The company has recently raised a total of ¥9.5 billion ($60.6 million) through bond issuances, further solidifying its Bitcoin-centered strategy, which includes a new treasury operations division focused on managing cryptocurrency investments.
Ripple's MoneyTap has achieved significant adoption in Japan, with partnerships involving six regional banks, including Shinonome Shinkin Bank and Nagoya Bank, contributing to a $13 billion increase in international remittances. Launched by SBI Holdings, MoneyTap allows instant transactions via QR codes or phone numbers, and now serves millions of users across the country. Remarkably, Ripple has partnered with up to 80% of the Japanese banking industry, highlighting its growing influence in the financial sector.
US interest rate markets saw slight upward trends, with the two-year Treasury yield falling to 4.13% and the ten-year to 4.18%. Corporate investment grade and high yield indices gained 1.34% and 1.15%, respectively, while commodity prices weakened, particularly gold and crude oil. Equity hedged strategies across US, European, and Asian markets generally produced positive returns, driven by strong performances in consumer discretionary and financial sectors, despite some volatility in healthcare and energy.
In November 2024, risk assets rebounded, with positive returns across various hedge fund strategies, particularly in Equity Hedged and Relative Value sectors. Macro and discretionary trading strategies also performed well, driven by favorable positions in rates and commodities, despite some mixed results in energy and metals. Overall, the market showed a constructive outlook following the US election, with significant performance dispersion among managers.
In November 2024, risk assets rebounded, with positive returns across various hedge fund strategies, particularly in Equity Hedged and Relative Value sectors. Macro and discretionary trading strategies also performed well, driven by favorable positions in rates and commodities, despite some mixed results in energy and metals. Overall, the market showed a constructive outlook following the US election, with significant performance dispersion among managers.
UBS has upgraded Honda Motor Co Ltd's stock rating from Sell to Neutral, adjusting the price target from JPY1,400 to JPY1,300 following a 30% decline in share price since March 2024. The firm noted that the market capitalization of JPY6 trillion indicates limited downside risk, despite a 10% reduction in EPS estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025 due to rising product-quality costs and BEV losses. Future earnings projections for subsequent years have also been lowered by 4-5%, reflecting anticipated increased incentives and ongoing BEV challenges.
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