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Nex Point Public Company Limited (NEX.BK)

Q3 2026
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NEX builds electric bus and truck business with new deals and funding

  • Government clean-energy policy boosts NEX Thailand allocated 200 billion baht to boost clean energy and electric transport. NEX is seen as a top beneficiary in electric buses and trucks, which could increase demand for its vehicles and support its stock price.

    This policy directly drives demand for NEX's core products and is a new catalyst.

  • NEX becomes official distributor of SINOTRUK electric trucks NEX secured exclusive rights to sell SINOTRUK's heavy-duty electric trucks in Thailand. This expands its product lineup and opens a new revenue stream, potentially lifting future profits and the stock price.

    This is a new partnership that broadens NEX's market and revenue potential.

  • Shareholders approve acquisition of Thai EV NEX will fully acquire Thai EV for 149.95 million baht via new shares, adding small and medium electric commercial vehicles to its lineup. This creates cross-selling opportunities and moves NEX toward full-service EV solutions, supporting growth.

    The acquisition expands NEX's product range and customer base, a new strategic move.

  • Credit guarantee and factory readiness for 1,520 electric buses EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees, with 1.05 billion for NEX's working capital on the BMTA electric bus project. NEX and AAB also opened their factory to BMTA, confirming readiness to produce 1,520 buses. This de-risks the major order and supports revenue.

    These events secure funding and demonstrate operational readiness for a key contract, reducing execution risk.

August 2026
▲4

NEX builds electric bus and truck business with new deals and funding

  • Government clean-energy policy boosts NEX Thailand allocated 200 billion baht to boost clean energy and electric transport. NEX is seen as a top beneficiary in electric buses and trucks, which could increase demand for its vehicles and support its stock price.

    This policy directly drives demand for NEX's core products and is a new catalyst.

  • NEX becomes official distributor of SINOTRUK electric trucks NEX secured exclusive rights to sell SINOTRUK's heavy-duty electric trucks in Thailand. This expands its product lineup and opens a new revenue stream, potentially lifting future profits and the stock price.

    This is a new partnership that broadens NEX's market and revenue potential.

  • Shareholders approve acquisition of Thai EV NEX will fully acquire Thai EV for 149.95 million baht via new shares, adding small and medium electric commercial vehicles to its lineup. This creates cross-selling opportunities and moves NEX toward full-service EV solutions, supporting growth.

    The acquisition expands NEX's product range and customer base, a new strategic move.

  • Credit guarantee and factory readiness for 1,520 electric buses EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees, with 1.05 billion for NEX's working capital on the BMTA electric bus project. NEX and AAB also opened their factory to BMTA, confirming readiness to produce 1,520 buses. This de-risks the major order and supports revenue.

    These events secure funding and demonstrate operational readiness for a key contract, reducing execution risk.

Latest
▲4

NEX builds electric bus and truck business with new deals and funding

  • Government clean-energy policy boosts NEX Thailand allocated 200 billion baht to boost clean energy and electric transport. NEX is seen as a top beneficiary in electric buses and trucks, which could increase demand for its vehicles and support its stock price.

    This policy directly drives demand for NEX's core products and is a new catalyst.

  • NEX becomes official distributor of SINOTRUK electric trucks NEX secured exclusive rights to sell SINOTRUK's heavy-duty electric trucks in Thailand. This expands its product lineup and opens a new revenue stream, potentially lifting future profits and the stock price.

    This is a new partnership that broadens NEX's market and revenue potential.

  • Shareholders approve acquisition of Thai EV NEX will fully acquire Thai EV for 149.95 million baht via new shares, adding small and medium electric commercial vehicles to its lineup. This creates cross-selling opportunities and moves NEX toward full-service EV solutions, supporting growth.

    The acquisition expands NEX's product range and customer base, a new strategic move.

  • Credit guarantee and factory readiness for 1,520 electric buses EA approved 9.78 billion baht in credit guarantees, with 1.05 billion for NEX's working capital on the BMTA electric bus project. NEX and AAB also opened their factory to BMTA, confirming readiness to produce 1,520 buses. This de-risks the major order and supports revenue.

    These events secure funding and demonstrate operational readiness for a key contract, reducing execution risk.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (6981.JP)

Q3 2026
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AI server demand and price hikes drive Murata's profit upgrade

  • AI server demand lifts orders and profit forecast Murata raised its full-year net profit forecast to 338 billion yen, up 44.5%, on strong AI data center demand. Its MLCC orders jumped 85.5% year-on-year, and revenue rose 20.7%. This directly boosts profit expectations and supports a higher stock price.

    This is the core new event showing how AI demand translates into higher earnings for Murata.

  • MLCC price increases boost margins Murata led price hikes of 15-35% for AI server and high-end automotive MLCCs. Competitors followed with 30% increases. Higher prices mean more profit per unit sold, directly lifting Murata's earnings and stock price.

    Pricing power is a key driver of profitability and shows the upcycle is real.

  • Capacity expansion to capture growing demand Murata plans to invest 250 billion yen to expand server MLCC production capacity, adding 80 billion yen specifically for this. This positions the company to meet surging AI demand and grow future revenue, supporting the stock.

    Capacity investment signals confidence in sustained demand and future growth.

  • Tech selloff and geopolitical tensions hit chip stocks A global tech selloff and U.S.-Iran tensions caused the Nikkei to drop 4%, with Murata among major decliners. Such market-wide fears can temporarily push Murata's stock down, even if its business fundamentals remain strong.

    This is a real counterweight showing external risks that can pressure the stock.

July 2026
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AI server demand and price hikes drive Murata's profit upgrade

  • AI server demand lifts orders and profit forecast Murata raised its full-year net profit forecast to 338 billion yen, up 44.5%, on strong AI data center demand. Its MLCC orders jumped 85.5% year-on-year, and revenue rose 20.7%. This directly boosts profit expectations and supports a higher stock price.

    This is the core new event showing how AI demand translates into higher earnings for Murata.

  • MLCC price increases boost margins Murata led price hikes of 15-35% for AI server and high-end automotive MLCCs. Competitors followed with 30% increases. Higher prices mean more profit per unit sold, directly lifting Murata's earnings and stock price.

    Pricing power is a key driver of profitability and shows the upcycle is real.

  • Capacity expansion to capture growing demand Murata plans to invest 250 billion yen to expand server MLCC production capacity, adding 80 billion yen specifically for this. This positions the company to meet surging AI demand and grow future revenue, supporting the stock.

    Capacity investment signals confidence in sustained demand and future growth.

  • Tech selloff and geopolitical tensions hit chip stocks A global tech selloff and U.S.-Iran tensions caused the Nikkei to drop 4%, with Murata among major decliners. Such market-wide fears can temporarily push Murata's stock down, even if its business fundamentals remain strong.

    This is a real counterweight showing external risks that can pressure the stock.

Latest
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AI server demand and price hikes drive Murata's profit upgrade

  • AI server demand lifts orders and profit forecast Murata raised its full-year net profit forecast to 338 billion yen, up 44.5%, on strong AI data center demand. Its MLCC orders jumped 85.5% year-on-year, and revenue rose 20.7%. This directly boosts profit expectations and supports a higher stock price.

    This is the core new event showing how AI demand translates into higher earnings for Murata.

  • MLCC price increases boost margins Murata led price hikes of 15-35% for AI server and high-end automotive MLCCs. Competitors followed with 30% increases. Higher prices mean more profit per unit sold, directly lifting Murata's earnings and stock price.

    Pricing power is a key driver of profitability and shows the upcycle is real.

  • Capacity expansion to capture growing demand Murata plans to invest 250 billion yen to expand server MLCC production capacity, adding 80 billion yen specifically for this. This positions the company to meet surging AI demand and grow future revenue, supporting the stock.

    Capacity investment signals confidence in sustained demand and future growth.

  • Tech selloff and geopolitical tensions hit chip stocks A global tech selloff and U.S.-Iran tensions caused the Nikkei to drop 4%, with Murata among major decliners. Such market-wide fears can temporarily push Murata's stock down, even if its business fundamentals remain strong.

    This is a real counterweight showing external risks that can pressure the stock.

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