Iran has warned global markets to prepare for oil at US$200 per barrel , escalating rhetoric as attacks intensify and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively frozen. While oil prices have retreated from recent highs near US$120, Tehran’s message underscores the growing risk of a prolonged energy shock. Key Takeaways Iran warns oil could surge to US$200 per barrel Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, disrupting 20% of global oil flows 14 merchant ships reportedly struck since conflict began IEA expected to propose record 400 million-barrel reserve release Markets currently betting conflict may be contained Oil Market on Edge Iran’s military command said oil prices depend on regional security — warning the world to prepare for US$200 crude if instability persists. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint along Iran’s coast, normally handles: About 20% of global oil shipments A significant share of global LNG trade So far: At least 14 ships have reportedly been struck...
Jerasia
Capital Bhd (+ve)
SHARES
in Jerasia Capital Bhd (fundamental: 0.35/3, valuation: 1.1/3), which gained
one sen or 1.49% to close at 68 sen yesterday, triggered our momentum algorithm
for the first time this month.
One
million shares were exchanged, compared with the stock’s 200-day average volume
of 89,621.
The
company’s share price has risen significantly since last week, jumping 16.5 sen
or 32% to close at 67.5 sen on Oct 19, from its closing of 51 sen on Oct 18.
The
jump triggered an unusual market activity query from the bourse regulator,
though Jerasia said it wasn’t aware of the reason behind the sudden gain.
For
the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2015 (2QFY16), the company’s net profit rose
32% y-o-y to RM1.28 million, as revenue rose 18% to RM94.92 million.
Jerasia
is trading at 0.39 times its net book value.
Source: http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/stock-momentum-jerasia-capital-1
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