Highlighting Prominent Stocks for <\/strong>2019 <\/strong><\/p>

As we enter the year 2019, it seems that several international factors are showing signs of improvement, leading to a rise in the Thai stock market. This is particularly influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve's slower pace in raising interest rates, while the China-U.S. trade war is currently under negotiation. Many analysts believe that the trade war situation will begin to ease, but it may not be reliable for long.

Mr. Kavi Chookitkasem, Deputy Managing Director of Kasikorn Securities Public Company Limited, revealed that the Thai stock market index is expected to reach 1,750 points in 2019, driven by the easing trade war situation and the gradual resolution of Brexit.

However, even though these situations may start to improve in the first quarter, caution is advised for the second and third quarters, as these factors may resurface, along with additional negative influences. Notably, the profits of U.S. listed companies may not increase as they have in the past, and the European economic situation remains unresolved.

This leads to the assessment that throughout 2019, the stock market index will experience significant fluctuations, swinging approximately 300 points between 1,400 and 1,700 points.

For standout stocks in 2019, it is recommended to focus on those benefiting from domestic consumption, including:

Banking Sector <\/strong><\/p>

  • Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL), <\/li>
  • TISCO Financial Group Public Company Limited (TISCO)<\/li> <\/ul>

    Retail Sector <\/strong><\/p>

    • CP All Public Company Limited (CPALL)<\/li>
    • Home Product Center Public Company Limited (HOMEPRO)<\/li>
    • Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) and <\/li> <\/ul>

      Tourism Sector <\/strong><\/p>

      • Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), <\/li>
      • Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL), <\/li>
      • The Erawan Group Public Company Limited (ERW) and <\/li> <\/ul>

        Construction Sector <\/strong><\/p>

        • Ch. Karnchang Public Company Limited (CK), <\/li>
        • Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited (STEC)<\/li> <\/ul>

          Energy Sector <\/strong><\/p>

          • PTT Public Company Limited (PTT)<\/li> <\/ul>

            Power Plant Sector <\/strong> benefiting from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) policy

            • B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM)<\/li> <\/ul>

              In summary, investors in the stock market who are passionate about investing should keep an eye on these stocks this year, using them to reorganize their portfolios in anticipation of the Year of the Golden Pig, aiming for substantial returns throughout the year.

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