Posted by Victor Yong > 2020-08-07 18:54 | Report Abuse

Astro is Still the unbeatable market leader :)

Astro GO beats Netflix as the #1 streaming service in Malaysia
BY SOYACINCAU 12:22 PM, 14 JUNE 2019 1 COMMENT



Astro GO has emerged as the #1 most frequently used paid-for video streaming service in Malaysia beating Netflix and other competitors by some margin. This, according to data gathered from FT Confidential Research that Astro provided to us.


Respondents were asked “What is your most frequently used paid-for video streaming service?”



One factor that makes Astro GO the popular choice over its competitors is that it doesn’t require you to register in order to access the content. All you need to do is install the app and a number of channels are already immediately available for you to view.

If you have an Astro or njoi account, you can link your account to the Astro GO app and have access to all the content that you’ve subscribed to.


Astro says it has 77% market share in Malaysian pay-TV and Astro’s streaming service while the Astro GO app has recorded 2.2 million registered users with an average viewing time of 149 minutes per week.

The Astro GO app is available for Android and iOS devices and access via astrogo.astro.com.my for web browsers.

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-07 19:45 | Report Abuse

astro is the market leader. Netflix acquired by tencent, tencent was banned by USA, no US movies, etc for netflix probably.

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-07 19:46 | Report Abuse

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Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-07 21:00 | Report Abuse

Friday, 7 August 2020 

 

 What is the difference between investing and speculation?

Benjamin Graham addressed the differences between them on the very first page of his book, The Intelligent Investor.

Graham wrote, "An investment operation is one which, upon thorough analysis, promises safety of principal and an adequate return."  

Based on this definition, there are three components to investing:  

 

thorough analysis, 

safety of principal, and 

adequate return.  

Graham added, "Operations not meeting these requirements are speculative."

 

 

To this, we can add:

(1)  Any contemplated holding period shorter than a normal business cycle (typically 3 to 5 years) is speculation, and 

(2) any purchase based on anticipated market movements or forecasting is also speculation.

 

Value investing meets Graham's definition of investing, addressing on:  its focus on individual company analysis to determine intrinsic value,  the margin of safety concept, and its success over the long term.

The distinction between investing and speculation is important for a reason Graham cited in 1949 and remains true today:  "... in the easy language of Wall Street, everyone who buys or sells a security has become n investor regardless of what he buys, or for what purpose, or at what price...."

The financial media often refers to "investors" taking profits, bargain hunting, or driving prices higher or lower on a particular day.  However, these actions are rightly attributed to speculators, not investors.

 

Investors and speculators approach their tasks differently.

Investors want to know what a business is worth and imagine themselves as owning the business as a whole. Unlike speculators, investors maintain a long-term perspective—at least 3 to 5 years. They look at a company from the perspective of owners. This means they’re interested in factors such as corporate governance, structure, and succession issues that may affect a company’s future and its ability to create wealth for years to come. Investors may use their voting rights to assist in enhancing company value over the long term.

 

Speculators, on the other hand, are less interested in what a business is actually worth and more concerned with what a third party will pay to own shares on a given day. They may be concerned only with short-term changes in a stock’s price, not in the underlying value
of the company itself.


The problem with speculation is simple:

 

Who can predict what a third party will pay for your shares today, tomorrow, or any day?

 

 

Stock market prices typically swing between extremes, stoked by the irrational emotions of fear and greed.

 

 

 

Focus on the long term business value

Such dramatic price fluctuation on a day-to-day basis can test long-term investors’ mettle in maintaining their focus on business value.

 

Remember, the tendency is for business values day-to-day to remain relatively stable.

Day-to-day price changes should hold little interest for the long-term investor, unless a price has fallen to the “buying level” that represents a sizable margin of safety.

 

But that’s often difficult to remember when newspaper headlines, TV news anchors, friends, and coworkers are lamenting or lauding the market’s most recent lurch forward or back.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Victor Yong > 2020-08-08 10:29 | Report Abuse

Able to buy astro share cheaper than these directors? :)



MR RENZO CHRISTOPHER VIEGAS 05-Aug-2020 Acquired 100,000 0.765 View Detail
MR RENZO CHRISTOPHER VIEGAS 22-Jun-2020 Acquired 100,000 0.895 View Detail
DATUK YVONNE CHIA 28-Apr-2020 Acquired 100,000 0.948 View Detail
DATUK YVONNE CHIA 27-Mar-2020 Acquired 50,000 0.900 View Detail
DATUK YVONNE CHIA 26-Mar-2020 Acquired 50,000 0.880 View Detail

Posted by Victor Yong > 2020-08-08 11:33 | Report Abuse

yup, possible for merger between astro and maxis, already working closely together :)

What is the Astro & Broadband offer?
Maxis is the current ISP provider for the Astro & Broadband offering. The offering comprising Astro content and Maxis high-speed fibre broadband for customers to enjoy the best entertainment through Astro while staying connected with high-speed internet.

With the current Astro & Broadband plans, customers will enjoy substantial savings and rebates by choosing their desired broadband speed from 30Mbps at RM89 all the way to 800Mbps at RM299 to accompany their current Astro packages.

Note:

The bundle rebate will reflect in the first bill.
All Family Pack packages (any combination 30Mbps – 800Mbps) are not eligible for Ultra box. Customer who wants Ultra must opt for Starter Pack and above (Ultra will be available in March 2020)
Those who have registered via credit card or debit card bill payment are eligible for auto debit rebates (RM5 X 24 months)
All outstanding bills must be settled prior to accepting this offer.
Subject to 24 months contract for both existing Astro customer upgrades and new customers.
Product and campaign are subject to coverage availability.
All prices exclude Government Tax, and are subject to 6% Service Tax if applicable.
Customers that sign up with 500 or 800Mbps broadband speed will be entitled for 2 complimentary mesh WiFi devices worth RM600 (RM300 per unit).
Customers that sign up for 30/100/300Mbps broadband speed are not entitled for the complimentary mesh WiFi devices. However, they can purchase the mesh WiFi separately at any Maxis retail stores at RM300 per unit.
Price shown is exclusive of Govt. Tax
‍

What are some of the Astro & Broadband offer available?
With the current Astro & Broadband plans, customers will enjoy substantial savings and rebates by choosing their desired broadband speed from 30Mbps at RM89 all the way to 800Mbps at RM299 to accompany their current Astro packages and enjoy the best of content and connectivity, and catch up on their favourite box sets, movies and sports on demand.

I’m a current Astro customer, can I choose to take up this Maxis Astro & Broadband offer?
Yes, you can upgrade your current package to include broadband as part of your existing subscription plan (upgrade to Astro & Broadband/IPTV). However, please note that you will be re-contracted for 24 months.

I am currently an Astro customer, what offer / rebate am I entitled to if I sign up for the Astro & Broadband?
Existing customer will be able to enjoy a total RM840 for broadband bundle over the period of 24 months from Astro due to the savings from rebate (RM720) & Auto Debit (RM120).

I am a new Astro customer, what offer / rebate am I entitled to if I sign up for the Astro & Broadband?
New customer will be able to enjoy a total RM600 for broadband bundle over the period of 24 months from Astro due to the savings from rebate (RM480) & Auto Debit (RM120).

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-08 11:44 | Report Abuse

The financial media often refers to "investors" taking profits, bargain hunting, or driving prices higher or lower on a particular day. However, these actions are rightly attributed to speculators, not investors.

Posted by DickyMe > 2020-08-08 21:54 |

Post removed.Why?

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-09 10:39 | Report Abuse

back to penny stock like astro? KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Frenzied trading interest in penny stocks has driven Bursa Malaysia's trading volume to 26.65 billion units — the highest ever level on the stock exchange. Indeed, this is the fourth record-breaking volume this week.

The volume of 26.65 billion today is double of 13.13 billion recorded on Monday. The daily volume has been above 13 billion each trading day, an evidence of robust trading activities among the retail investors as well as the proprietary day traders.

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 08:41 | Report Abuse

good Q2 results out next month probably. 6399    ASTRO    ASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHADDEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
NOTIFICATION OF DEALINGS IN SHARES BY A DIRECTOR OUTSIDE CLOSED PERIOD
You are advised to read the entire contents of the announcement or attachment.
To read the entire contents of the announcement or attachment, please access
the Bursa website at http://www.bursamalaysia.com

05/08/2020   07:00 AM

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Posted by Victor Yong > 2020-08-10 08:49 | Report Abuse

Astro focusing on original content to keep ahead - The Edge Markets http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/astro-focusing-original-content-keep-ahead#.XzCZIWEDLdY

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 08:59 | Report Abuse

should be this month :) Astro may rebound higher, says RHB Retail Research | The Edge Markets



8 May 2020 · KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): RHB Retail Research said Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd may rebound higher after it continued holding above ..

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 09:04 | Report Abuse

directors to buy more n more probably, attractive price, all analysts' target prices are above current price level

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 09:10 | Report Abuse

otw?

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21 Jun 2018 · A merger will lead to an entity with a market capitalisation of RM53 billion (versus Maxis' RM44 billion) with a combined net profit of RM2. ... However, Astro's higher FY18F net debt/Ebitda of 1.7 times will cause the merged entity's to rise slightly from 1.3 times to 1.4 times.

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Observers say a merger between Astro and Maxis will result in a company that is strong in telecommunications and broadcasting. As more people consume content through their data network, the merger will allow Astro to become a full-fledged data-based broadcaster.Dec 25, 2018



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Maxis, Astro merger seen as rational option | The Edge Markets

21 Jun 2018 · A merger will lead to an entity with a market capitalisation of RM53 billion (versus Maxis' RM44 billion) with a combined net profit of RM2. ... However, Astro's higher FY18F net debt/Ebitda of 1.7 times will cause the merged entity's to rise slightly from 1.3 times to 1.4 times.

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Astro-Maxis collaboration a win-win situation | Borneo Post Online

19 Aug 2019 · Of note, Astro and Maxis have announced a strategic ... ongoing market talks on a potential merger between both companies.

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 09:32 | Report Abuse

Astro's FY20 net profit rises to RM655.30m from RM462.92m ...

26 Mar 2020 · KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 ― Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's ... 2020 (FY20) rose to RM655.30 million from RM462.92 ... On outlook, Tan said Astro will continue to broadcast as ...

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Astro valuations attractive as it seeks to raise subscribers

1 Apr 2020 · Kids shows also dominated viewership on Astro GO during this period. MIDF Research is positive on Astro's outlook as the media and .

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-10 10:03 | Report Abuse

be patient! takeover by Ananda like oversea by someone or merger with maxis is likely. at undervalued price now, worth waiting

Posted by laychee > 2020-08-10 10:04 | Report Abuse

Only one promoter here. Very hard to go up. Now people want limit up, not just up.

Posted by Gen2 > 2020-08-10 10:28 | Report Abuse

Just wondering how many shares this promoter is holding ? Haha, so hard work to promote.

Posted by alexsee > 2020-08-11 11:43 | Report Abuse

wow... is closing to lowest point 0.705

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-11 16:44 | Report Abuse

astro will fly anytime better late than never

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-12 08:55 | Report Abuse

it seems astro will rebound today

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-12 08:56 | Report Abuse

check it out

Posted by Good123 > 2020-08-12 08:57 | Report Abuse

astro q2 from may to July should be better. recovery MCO started in may

Posted by luckypunting > 2020-08-12 13:29 | Report Abuse

top up a bit ... :p

Posted by luckypunting > 2020-08-13 10:12 | Report Abuse

macd blue cut red ... :p ... hopefully can climb back above zero soon .. haha

Posted by kereta > 2020-08-13 11:19 | Report Abuse

CUTLOST, you didn't cut loss ah? sold cut loss liao go up to RM1 isn't it like illusionary profit

Posted by failfish > 2020-08-13 15:12 | Report Abuse

sikit sikit lama lama menjadi bukit hahaha

Posted by BearishTrend > 2020-08-13 15:14 | Report Abuse

Coming soon.. New coming QTR Will boost Astro back to Rm1.20

Posted by RainT > 2020-08-13 17:18 | Report Abuse

drop till around 70 sen is the bottom already

start frm now is uptrend

Posted by Jeffreyteck > 2020-08-20 08:28 | Report Abuse

Really can't find the thesis to enter. Waiting for written off goodwill and privatise at a lower price. Any push is due to trading activities instead of fundamentals improvement.

Industry analysis: In short, sunset;
Growth opportunities: negative;
Financial: loans 3,569 million; low NTA 0.169;
Assets quality: Intangible asset is scary 2,013 million;
Management quality: as reflected in its share price.

Positive? low PE and high DY resulting from dropping share price instead of profit improvement. EPF buying argument (EPF holds a lot in mbsb but only saw price plummeted from above $1 to around $0.50).

Conclusion: Trading play only. LT negative unless major SH is generous enough to privatise at a higher price above $1. Good luck in chasing for high DY stocks.

Posted by BearishTrend > 2020-08-20 08:32 | Report Abuse

Show time will come soon..82cts-90cts-and Rm1.20

Posted by kslee81 > 2020-08-23 23:06 | Report Abuse

Good news coming.....

Posted by tnang > 2020-08-26 10:46 | Report Abuse

Privatization soon......

Posted by CUTLOST > 2020-09-01 14:55 | Report Abuse

Bye bye Astro.. So slow stock.. Looking for others stock with more attractive.. Cimb and Axiata..

Posted by laychee > 2020-09-01 15:38 | Report Abuse

The coming earnings is expected to give an EPS of 2.5 to 3.0 cents.

Business with such a high ROE is hard to find.

A business that turn talents into $$$.

If expect a PE 5 for this sector, the current price is justified.

Investors just hope for a higher dividend yield from such stock.

Posted by Edison Lim > 2020-09-03 09:47 | Report Abuse

Quarter result will out middle of Sept

Posted by Jeffreyteck > 2020-09-09 13:50 | Report Abuse

LT negative:
... high intangible assets.
... industry landscape changed totally, tv box, chromecast etc, why pay if alternatives are too cheap to ignore.
.... privatised and relisted, objective is obvious.

Posted by RainT > 2020-09-12 22:52 | Report Abuse

High ROE of ASTRO is not correct

you need to calculate again, and evaluate yourself

in true it is not as high as shown

Posted by wallstreetrookie > 2020-09-15 15:17 | Report Abuse

For the first time forever, Astro moved

Posted by tts752 > 2020-09-15 15:25 | Report Abuse

i believed the QR should be not bad

Posted by kereta > 2020-09-15 16:27 | Report Abuse

show card soon blackjack! QR show card blackjack!

Posted by laychee > 2020-09-15 17:09 | Report Abuse

Rain, what's your ROE value? Mind to share?

Posted by BabyAce > 2020-09-15 18:04 | Report Abuse

Got improvement in results. Keep it up.

Posted by getingreal > 2020-09-15 20:54 | Report Abuse

Off the bottom already, its time to acumulate. 1. The cheat boxes are now banned in Singapore, and Malaysia must follow to meet its trade obligations not to allow copys. Telcos will be told to stop streaming TV programs and films thru internet without paying royalities as this is illegal stealing of propiritory product. 2. Football starting again, sports revenue is a big earn for Astro. 3. Dividend coming up, last year paid 2cents in Oct. 4. Astro share price has not sunk below its existing level for some time with EPF etc accumulating. In short I see little downside risk and good upside potential with a good Divident yeld. Buy.

Posted by Sunflower01 > 2020-09-15 21:25 | Report Abuse

Rain t do not see u in genting?

Posted by CUTLOST > 2020-09-15 21:45 | Report Abuse

Finally patient pay off

Posted by BATFLY > 2020-09-15 22:22 | Report Abuse

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended July 31, 2020 (2QFY21) jumped 81% to RM133.65 million, from RM73.84 million for 1QFY21, due to lower content costs and impairment of receivables, offset by higher merchandise costs, as a percentage of revenue

Posted by BATFLY > 2020-09-15 22:27 | Report Abuse

Dividend increase from 1 cts to 1.5 cts.. Ie. Rm15. 00 per lot.. @ RM800. 00..Therefore div yield is 7.5%..FD is below 2.00%..

Posted by BATFLY > 2020-09-15 22:28 | Report Abuse

Sorry.. Rm60 per lot..