Thai Stock Market Roundup February 1, 2019
A short summary to inform you of what had happened in Thai stock market on February 1, 2019.
– Trade talk showed promising signs, Trump to meet Xi to seal the deal.
– SIRI added ฿194 million to hold a 26% stake in ‘The Standard’ to expand in the international hotel business.
– PTT aimed to get a green light from Board of Directors to bid for three EEC mega projects.
– ThaiBev completed the takeover of ‘Vietnam F&B’ to acquire 99% in Vietnam’s consultancy firm.
– Unsatisfied performance caused ECF to a terminate ‘Can Do’ franchise in Japan.
– Central bank gold buying hits the highest level in half a century.
– CIMBT increased loan interest by 0.125% starting today.
– PLAT appointed Mr. Athipong Amatyakul as a director, executive director and president in replacement of Mr. Chanchai Phansopha and Mr. Surachai Chotjurangkool.
– PTTOR and BCP started to sell B20 gas today to decrease air pollution.
– Institutions bought ฿3.5 billion to withstand individuals’ selloff
– SET closed at 1,651.40 points, increased 9.67 points or 0.59% with 48 billion baht in value. The surge in buy came from major shares that impact SET index greatly.
Top 10 Most Impact Shares on February 1, 2019