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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 14:40
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🧠 KEY TELL-TALE SIGNS OF REAL ROTATION INTO ISDN FROM ITS MOST DOMINANT PEERS LIKE AEM/UMS/FRENKEN: You&rsquo ll know rotation has truly started when you see ALL 3 together: AEM/UMS/FENKEN stall or consolidate. Funds take profit from leaders. ISDN volume spikes > previous peaks. Not just 20M &mdash you want sustained. > 25&ndash 30M days. Price breaks key resistance with follow-through. Not just intraday spike &rarr must hold above breakout levels (e.g. 0.60&ndash 0.63). ⚖ ️ So&hellip has rotation started? ✅ Early positioning / accumulation: YES. ⚠ ️ Full rotation / breakout phase: NOT YET. Right now ISDN looks like: &ldquo queued next in line&rdquo rather than &ldquo already being chased&rdquo 🔍 Practical trading implication. Current phase = smart money quietly building. Not yet = retail chase / momentum phase. 👉 Which means: Risk-reward still decent (if you&rsquo re early). But patience needed &mdash it may lag until leaders cool off. Due diligence warranted. |
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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 14:21
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF ISDN AS ON 28TH APRIL 2026 A) Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.485. B) End Weekly Intermediate Term Pivot Support Close at 0.405. C) End Monthly Long Term Pivot Support Close at 0.29. Due diligence is warranted. |
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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 10:38
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Let&rsquo s break down what 0.625 high with ~21M volume is telling you: 🔍 1. Strong Demand Confirmation. Volume expanding from ~19M &rarr 21M while price pushes higher. This is not retail noise &mdash likely institutional / operator accumulation. Buyers are willing to chase, not just bid low 👉 This confirms the earlier move is real, not a fake spike 📈 2. Intraday Trend = Bullish Continuation. Higher high vs earlier (0.59 &rarr 0.625) If price is holding above ~0.60: Structure = intraday uptrend intact. 🧭 Bottom Line This is the strongest signal so far today: High volume + higher high = trend strengthening. Market is starting to price in something (possibly that 0.96 target narrative). Due diligence is warranted. |
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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 10:01
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There is a new report from CGS International raising ISDN Holdings Ltd target price: New target: S$0.96 Previous target: S$0.44 Call: ADD / Buy Implied upside: ~98% from ~0.485 level. 👉 Meaning: market has not fully re-rated yet. Why CGS raised so aggressively? According to the report: Strong industrial automation demand (China recovery) Hydropower plants (Indonesia) coming online in 2026 Earnings upgrades (EPS +22&ndash 36%) Potential semiconductor cycle tailwind. 👉 This is a forward-looking re-rating call, not current valuation. What it implies for price action. If market believes CGS: First reaction: volume spike + breakout attempts (you&rsquo re seeing this now) Next stage: test resistance zones (0.60 &rarr 0.70). Only later: gradual move toward higher targets. Due diligence warranted. |
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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 09:38
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⚡ ISDN BOTTOM LINE TECHNICAL INTRADAY READING : Bullish setup building 0.60 is the gatekeeper. Watch volume expansion &mdash that&rsquo s the missing piece. But I view my technical this week' s target as minimum 0.66. Due diligence warranted |
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baicho
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28-Apr-2026 09:16
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Wow, breakup with higher opening. But so far unable to locate the catalyst. If no new catalyst being reported, suspect must be rotation play from one of its most dominant peers like AEM. |
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baicho
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27-Apr-2026 19:11
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Wow, you are really a long term investor. Indeed keep fingers crossed for my target objectives hopefully to materialise in due course. Due diligence warranted.
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ahberngh
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27-Apr-2026 18:19
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Checking back, my first purchase of ISDN was on 5/12/2019. Bought 25k at 21.5c. 
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ahberngh
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27-Apr-2026 18:11
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Thanks. I have held my ISDN for almost as long as you (can' t remember exactly when). I started buying when it was about 20c. I think I will start selling a little at a time from about 60c. Hope it can go to $1. Fingers crossed.
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baicho
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27-Apr-2026 17:04
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF ISDN AS ON 27TH APRIL 2026 A) Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45. B) End Weekly Intermediate Term Pivot Support Close at 0.38. C) End Monthly Long Term Pivot Support Close at 0.275. TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS As long as ISDN Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45 is not violated to date, its daily price action may have the potential of testing minimum overhead resistance at 0.62 before corrective fall may surface. Breaking and closing below its Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45 may portend ISDN daily price action to test its End Weekly Intermediate Pivot Support Close at 0.38. As long as ISDN does not close below its End Weekly Intermediate Support Close at 0.38, there is a high probability that the most recent low of 0.335 may be well supported and becomes its consolidated low to date. But if ISDN closes below its End Weekly Intermediate Pivot Support Close at 0.38, its price action may potentially break its most recent support low of 0.335 and test its downside of its End Monthly Long Term Pivot Support Close at 0.275. Closing below 0.275 may portend very much lower price action. Due diligence is warranted. |
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baicho
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27-Apr-2026 15:11
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My first target objective is 0.70 before results release on August 2026. My 2nd target objective of 2nd half next year 2027 is minimum 1.00. My ISDN investment portfolios I have held for almost 5 years already. Due diligence warranted.
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ahberngh
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27-Apr-2026 14:09
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What is your target price, if I may ask?
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baicho
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27-Apr-2026 14:05
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Indeed a laggard stock just waiting for ISDN Management to confirm completion of balance 2 hydro plants. I am still patiently invested in ISDN and lately I have dollar costs on my long term portfolio but still underwater with an average price of 0.52. Due diligence warranted. |
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PiRPiR
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27-Apr-2026 08:49
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https://www.nextinsight.net/story-archive-mainmenu-60/949-2026/16640-isdn-core-profits-surge-26-in-second-year-of-turnaround-future-drivers-include-data-centres
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baicho
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27-Apr-2026 08:45
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A FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS BY LEONG CHAN TEIK ISDN: Core Profits Surge 26% In Second Year of Turnaround, Future Drivers Include Data Centres ISDN Holdings has delivered a robust financial performance for FY2025, recording a 25.9% year-on-year increase in S$9.7 million core profit attributable to shareholders. This marks the second consecutive year of turnaround and core profit growth for the Group. ISDN&rsquo s top-line growth was strong, climbing 18.2% YoY to S$440.2 million, driven by resilient performances across its key business segments and geographies. Gross profit increased by 10.8% to S$105.2 million, though the overall gross profit margin shrank 1.6 percentage points to 23.9%. This was primarily due to the recognition of lower-margin construction revenue tied to the company' s expanding renewable energy projects in Indonesia. FY2025 overview The Board proposed a final dividend of 0.53 Singapore cents per share, amounting to a 25% payout ratio. Forex Losses and Future Reporting Despite the strong operational momentum, ISDN' s as-reported net profit declined by 20.7% to S$6.8 million. This discrepancy is almost entirely due to S$4.5 million in non-cash, unrealised foreign exchange (forex) revaluation losses. The company' s renewable energy business operates on long-term contracts spanning up to 25 years. Under this model, long-term receivables and payables are revalued each period. Because the USD weakened against the SGD and strengthened against the Rupiah during the year, it triggered significant unrealised forex losses on the income statement. To mitigate this non-operational accounting volatility going forward, ISDN announced a shift in its reporting practices for the renewable energy segment. MD and President Teo Cher Koon explained, " we are going to change the financial report currency from SGD to USD. So with that, we will not have to worry about the long term unrealized forex loss" . Future long-term unrealised forex fluctuations will be reflected in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) rather than creating severe swings in the core Profit & Loss statement. Two Primary Pillars and Growth Drivers ISDN&rsquo s strategy is rooted in two primary pillars: Industrial Automation and Renewable Energy. 1. Industrial Automation -- This core segment delivered an 8.9% YoY revenue increase, driven by a 5.4% growth in China and an 18.3% surge in Southeast Asia. ISDN' s growth drivers are fueled by the rising adoption of Industry 4.0, AI, and the Internet of Things. Mr. Teo highlighted this demand, noting, " Because of all these environments we need industrial automation software, hardware and the hottest thing right now is AI" . Reflecting on the broader market shift, he noted in the company' s earnings release: " FY2025 reflects the underlying structural demand for industrial automation across our core markets. As manufacturers in China and Southeast Asia continue to upgrade capabilities, automation, robotics and AI-enabled solutions are becoming increasingly essential to productivity and competitiveness" . Having strategically invested in talent during the recent downcycle, the company is now primed for returns. " We have already built up a pool of software and hardware engineers," Mr. Teo stated, " It' s about time that we expand our market reach and harvest from the market" . On a side note, Managing Director Teo Cher Koon emphasized that both the semiconductor equipment and data-center markets are identified by management as primary growth drivers for ISDN in the coming years. A. Semiconductor Backend Equipment: The backend semiconductor equipment sector is expected to " move very fast" and deliver " promising outcomes" . The semiconductor sector currently contributes a substantial 25% to 30% to revenue. ISDN continues to actively participate in the semiconductor backend equipment market across both Southeast Asia and China. B. Data Centers: Although the data center market does not currently contribute much, ISDN is focusing on this highly promising industry. ISDN is actively growing its business and already is providing software solutions and platforms to help major operators manage their data centers more efficiently. Along with smart warehouses, these areas are viewed as the primary verticals where ISDN sees its growth trajectory heading. 2. Renewable Energy -- Serving as a reliable generator of cash-rich, recurring earnings, the renewable energy segment saw its revenue more than double to S$58.9 million in FY2025. While ISDN currently operates three mini-hydropower plants in Indonesia, its primary growth driver is capacity expansion. Two additional mini hydropower plants are scheduled for completion in 2026, increasing total power output by +81%, adding more recurring earnings for the Group. This expansion secures a much larger, sustainable recurring income base for ISDN for decades to come. Some Q& A at FY25 results briefing Q: When is ISDN planning to spin off the hydro plants? Mr Teo: I' ve just hired a financial guy who has a lot of experience in M& A and in the financial markets, especially in infrastructure. So he' s coming on board in March 2026 and he will help us to strategize it, structure it so that we can spin it off, you know, at the right time. Q: Will the energy crisis improve the valuation of ISDN' s hydro plants? Mr Teo: Valuation should improve because as gas and petroleum become more expensive, hydropower becomes an even more affordable and attractive alternative. Q: How is ISDN' s order book so far and for the next six months? Mr Teo: We are quite happy the order book is actually at least 20-30% higher than the past. We have been seeing this order book for the past few months, since last November. |
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baicho
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25-Apr-2026 18:35
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Now let&rsquo s connect global rotation &rarr SGX semicon names (ISDN, AEM, UMS, Frencken) so you can see WHEN funds flow into ISDN vs the others. 🧠 1. First &mdash Understand the &ldquo Food Chain&rdquo Not all SGX &ldquo semiconductor&rdquo stocks are equal. Pure / Direct Semi Beneficiaries AEM Holdings UMS Holdings Frencken Group 👉 ISDN is: NOT a pure semiconductor company It provides automation, motion control, robotics used in factories Semiconductor is one of many sectors. ISDN Holdings Limited +1 🔄 2. Rotation Sequence (VERY IMPORTANT) This is the key to timing ISDN 👇 Phase 1 &mdash Global Leaders Move US semis (NVDA, AMAT etc.) Then Asia leaders (TSMC, Japan equipment) Phase 2 &mdash SGX Pure Plays Rally AEM, UMS, Frencken surge first. Already happening: AEM +18%, UMS +14% recently. The Business Times confirms: Semiconductor upcycle has started. Phase 3 &mdash Mid/Small Cap Catch-Up This is where ISDN comes in Why? Investors rotate from: &ldquo expensive winners&rdquo &rarr &ldquo laggards&rdquo ISDN seen as: undervalued proxy to automation + semicon Phase 4 &mdash Full Industrial Cycle Robotics, automation, factories all rally ISDN benefits strongest here: 📊 3. Where We Are NOW (April 2026) Based on latest data: ✔ Phase 1: DONE ✔ Phase 2: HAPPENING NOW (AEM, UMS leading) ➡ Phase 3: JUST STARTING (ISDN early stage) 🔥 4. Why ISDN LAGS &mdash But Then Moves HARD This is critical: Reason 1 &mdash Mixed Business Automation + renewable energy + semicon Not &ldquo pure play&rdquo &rarr slower recognition Reason 2 &mdash Smaller Market Cap Needs institutional accumulation first. Reason 3 &mdash Order Book Lag. ISDN benefits when: factories expand automation orders increase after chip demand rises 🚨 5. EARLY SIGNALS Money Is Rotating Into ISDN Watch these closely: Signal 1 &mdash AEM/UMS start slowing after rally 👉 Funds rotate to laggards (ISDN) Signal 2 &mdash Volume expansion in ISDN. When 10M&ndash 20M volume days = accumulation phase. Signal 3 &mdash Breakout level above 0.50 already but experiencing slight pullback with daily pivot supporting at 0.45. As long as 0.45 not violated till date, ISDN has the potential to grind up higher in due course to catch up with its dominant peers like AEM/UMS/FRENKEN. Signal 4 &mdash Industrial / automation news events surfacing. More factory expansion: Robotics / AI adoption 👉 ISDN directly benefits here 📈 6. Why ISDN Could Outperform LATER This is the &ldquo catch-up trade&rdquo logic: AEM/UMS already ran &rarr less upside ISDN still lagging &rarr higher upside potential 👉 Classic rotation: Leaders &rarr followers &rarr laggards (ISDN) 🧠 7. Bottom Line (This Is What Matters) ISDN is a &ldquo second-wave semiconductor play&rdquo It usually: lags first then moves aggressively later 👉 Right now: Mkt is likely seeing early accumulation phase before breakout. 🔥 8. Tactical Insight. 👉 The best move is NOT chasing AEM/UMS now. 👉 The opportunity is: anticipating ISDN rotation before it becomes obvious. Due diligence is warranted. |
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baicho
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25-Apr-2026 16:39
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF ISDN AS ON 24TH APRIL 2026 A) Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45. B) End Weekly Intermediate Term Pivot Support Close at 0.365. C) End Monthly Long Term Pivot Support Close at 0.275. TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS As long as ISDN Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45 is not violated to date, its daily price action has the potential of testing minimum overhead resistance zone between 0.55 and 0.62 before corrective fall may surface. Breaking and closing below its Daily Short Term Pivot Support Close at 0.45 may portend ISDN daily price action to test its End Weekly Intermediate Pivot Support Close at 0.365. As long as ISDN does not close below its End Weekly Intermediate Support Close at 0.365, there is a high probability that the most recent low of 0.335 may be well supported and becomes its consolidated low to date. But if ISDN closes below its End Weekly Intermediate Pivot Support Close at 0.365, its price action may potentially break its most recent support low of 0.335 and test its downside of its End Monthly Long Term Pivot Support Close at 0.275. Closing below 0.275 may portend very much lower price action. Due diligence is warranted. |
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ahberngh
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24-Apr-2026 19:16
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Yes, all these tech stocks you mentioned are flying. Hope ISDN will do the same. Previous high was above 80c. Vested. |
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baicho
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24-Apr-2026 18:51
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ISDN is a real laggard stock just waiting to turn explosive towards the upside mirroring the strong recovery in the semiconductor cycle. Just waiting to catch up with its dominant peers like AEM/UMS/FRENKEN. | ||||
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baicho
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24-Apr-2026 09:52
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As long as Daily Pivot Support Close is 0.45 is not violated to date, ISDN price action has room for a potential to grind up higher in due course as there is a technical long term uptrend shift in upside sentiment and momentum.
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