Thailand - Market factors to watch on Aug 20

BANGKOK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Following are some
company-related and market news which could have an impact on
the local market.

----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0207 GMT ------------
INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG
S&P 500 1418.16 0.19% 2.650
USD/JPY 79.61 0.09% 0.070
10-YR US TSY YLD 1.8122 -- -0.002
SPOT GOLD 1615.99 0.02% 0.400
US CRUDE 96.18 0.18% 0.170
DOW JONES 13275.20 0.19% 25.09
ASIA ADRS 120.44 0.24% 0.29
THAI STOCKS 1223.91 -0.04% -0.49
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares ease after recent gain, dollar up vs
yen
SE ASIA STOCKS-Most markets edge down ahead of holidays

STOCKS TO WATCH

-- THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PCL
The national carrier said it would miss 2012 net profit
target of 6 billion baht ($190 million) due to higher fuel costs
after a rise in global oil prices, director Dheerasak Suwannayos
told reporters.

MARKET NEWS
> S&P 500 up for 6th week; fear index hits 5 yr low
> Yields slip as August price reductions draw buyers
> Yen struggles, AUD tests channel support
> Platinum extends gains on Lonmin strike, gold steady
> Brent crude falls on possibility of reserves release
> Thai press digest
> Political risk box on Thailand

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