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Morgan Stanley predicts these beaten-down Chinese stocks can rebound on easing Middle East tensions
The strategists looked at Chinese companies with significant revenue exposure to the region.
TL;DR
- A ceasefire in the Iran war signals a potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions and an opportunity for investors to re-engage in Asian stocks.
- Morgan Stanley strategists believe investors will return to themes like the artificial intelligence supply chain and expect robust spending on energy security, defense, and renewables.
- China stocks are seen to have broad upside potential this year, though with high uncertainty.
- A screen identified Asia Pacific companies with significant Middle East revenue exposure that have seen stock price corrections, potentially benefiting from de-escalation.
- Three specific China-listed companies identified are Horizon Robotics, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, and Suzhou TFC Optical Communication.
- Morgan Stanley expects resilience in Industrials and Renewable Energy names in China, with potential for cleantech solutions.
- China's energy security position is a strength, but headwinds exist for earnings delivery due to deflation and a defensive consumer and fiscal outlook.
- March factory prices in China increased for the first time in three years, but consumer price increases were softer than expected.