<Research>UBS Identifies Chinese Stocks with Greatest Potential for FY26 Earnings Growth (Table)
UBS China Market Strategy Report: UBS has released a report highlighting Buy-rated Chinese stocks with significant potential for earnings growth by FY26, focusing on Hong Kong-listed and ADR-listed companies.
Highlighted Stocks: The report includes stocks such as INNOCARE, CARSGEN-B, ZAI LAB, AKESO, and CANSINOBIO, along with their recent performance and short selling data.
Short Selling Data: The report provides short selling figures for the listed stocks, indicating varying levels of short interest, with ZAI LAB and AKESO showing higher short selling ratios.
Related Market Insights: Additional context is provided by Soochow Securities, which lists the top 10 Hong Kong stocks with the highest net buys and sells by southbound funds in the previous week.
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HSI Rises 138 Points in Half-Day Trading as CMOC/LAOPU GOLD Jumps 6% After Blue Chip Inclusion; Overall HSI Increases 32% in Year of the Snake
Hong Kong Stock Performance: On February 16, Hong Kong stocks saw a positive half-day session, with the HSI closing up 138 points (0.5%) at 26,705, marking a strong overall performance in the Year of the Snake with a 32% gain.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: The quarterly review of the HSI included the addition of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD, which saw significant gains, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed from the index.
Individual Stock Movements: Notable stock movements included SANDS CHINA LTD rising 2.7% despite a slight decline in property EBITDA, while ANTA SPORTS experienced a minor drop after shareholder approval for a significant acquisition.
US Department of War Update: The US Department of War's withdrawal of the "List of Chinese Military Companies" impacted stock prices, with BABA-W declining 0.5% and BIDU-SW increasing by 1.3%.
CMOC/LAOPU GOLD Rises Over 5% in Early Trading Following HSI Constituents Inclusion
Hang Seng Index Review: The Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the inclusion of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD in the HSI following the 4Q25 review, with respective price increases of 2.899%, 6.814%, and 5.078%.
Short Selling Data: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD experienced significant short selling, with ratios of 23.375%, 22.040%, and 28.099%, respectively, indicating investor caution.
Market Reactions: CMOC and LAOPU GOLD saw notable price surges of 5.25% and 5.55%, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG faced a decline of 2.707% amid short selling pressures.
Implementation Timeline: The changes to the index will be effective after the market close on March 6, 2026, and will take effect on March 9, 2026.
HSI Declines by 65 Points at Opening; CATL and CMOC Start Strong Among Blue Chips; Alibaba and Baidu Struggle
US Inflation and Stock Market Update: US inflation was below expectations while core inflation met them; the DJIA rose by 0.1% last Friday.
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: The Hong Kong bourse opened lower, with the HSI down 0.2% and other indices also showing declines.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD were added to the HSI, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed; CATL and CMOC saw slight increases in their stock prices.
Notable Stock Movements: Stocks like BABA-W and BIDU-SW dropped significantly after being listed as Chinese military companies, while ANTA SPORTS received approval for a stake acquisition in PUMA.
CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD Join HSI; ZHONGSHENG HLDG Excluded
Index Review Announcement: Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the results of its quarterly review for the Hang Seng Family of Indexes, effective from 9 March 2026.
New Additions to HSI: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD will be added to the Hang Seng Index, increasing the total number of constituents from 88 to 90.
Deletion from HSI: ZHONGSHENG HLDG will be removed from the Hang Seng Index as part of the quarterly review.
Short Selling Data: The article includes short selling data for the mentioned companies, highlighting significant short selling ratios and amounts prior to the index changes.
<Daily Summary> HSI Ends at 27,183, Gaining 155 Points; HSTI Finishes at 5,451, Up 33 Points; CSPC PHARMA Surges Over 5%; ZTO EXPRESS-W, WH GROUP, BOC HONG KONG, WHARF REIC, and HANG LUNG PPT Reach New Peaks; Market Activity Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 155 points (0.6%) to close at 27,183, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains, with market turnover reaching $234.04 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Notable movements included Meituan down 2.5%, Alibaba up 1.6%, Tencent down 1.6%, and Xiaomi up 1.1%, with significant short selling activity across these stocks.
Top Gainers: CSPC Pharma, Innovent Bio, and Pop Mart were among the top gainers, with CSPC Pharma increasing by 5.5% and Pop Mart by 4.9%, while New Oriental saw a decline of 4.4%.
High Performers in HSMI & HSSI: China Literature surged by 15.4%, Vobile Group by 14.4%, and GeekPlus by 11%, indicating strong performance in smaller stocks within the market.
<Full-day Summary> HSI Falls 580 Points; HSTI Declines 122 Points; CCB and XIAOMI Drop Over 3%; NEW ORIENTAL, SHK PPT, HUABAO INTL, ZOOMLION, and HANG LUNG GROUP Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 580 points (2.1%) to 27,387, with significant declines in other indices, including HSTI and HSCEI, and a market turnover of $301.61 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like CCB, Xiaomi, Tencent, and Alibaba experienced notable declines, with short selling ratios indicating increased market activity against these stocks.
Significant Declines: CSPC Pharma, Chinahongqiao, and Zijin Mining saw substantial drops of over 9%, reflecting a broader trend of falling stock prices among HSI and HSCEI constituents.
Gainers and New Highs: New Oriental and Huabao International were among the few gainers, with New Oriental hitting a new high, while several other stocks, including SD Gold and Jiangxi Copper, faced significant losses.
HSI Rises 138 Points in Half-Day Trading as CMOC/LAOPU GOLD Jumps 6% After Blue Chip Inclusion; Overall HSI Increases 32% in Year of the Snake
Hong Kong Stock Performance: On February 16, Hong Kong stocks saw a positive half-day session, with the HSI closing up 138 points (0.5%) at 26,705, marking a strong overall performance in the Year of the Snake with a 32% gain.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: The quarterly review of the HSI included the addition of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD, which saw significant gains, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed from the index.
Individual Stock Movements: Notable stock movements included SANDS CHINA LTD rising 2.7% despite a slight decline in property EBITDA, while ANTA SPORTS experienced a minor drop after shareholder approval for a significant acquisition.
US Department of War Update: The US Department of War's withdrawal of the "List of Chinese Military Companies" impacted stock prices, with BABA-W declining 0.5% and BIDU-SW increasing by 1.3%.
CMOC/LAOPU GOLD Rises Over 5% in Early Trading Following HSI Constituents Inclusion
Hang Seng Index Review: The Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the inclusion of CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD in the HSI following the 4Q25 review, with respective price increases of 2.899%, 6.814%, and 5.078%.
Short Selling Data: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD experienced significant short selling, with ratios of 23.375%, 22.040%, and 28.099%, respectively, indicating investor caution.
Market Reactions: CMOC and LAOPU GOLD saw notable price surges of 5.25% and 5.55%, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG faced a decline of 2.707% amid short selling pressures.
Implementation Timeline: The changes to the index will be effective after the market close on March 6, 2026, and will take effect on March 9, 2026.
HSI Declines by 65 Points at Opening; CATL and CMOC Start Strong Among Blue Chips; Alibaba and Baidu Struggle
US Inflation and Stock Market Update: US inflation was below expectations while core inflation met them; the DJIA rose by 0.1% last Friday.
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: The Hong Kong bourse opened lower, with the HSI down 0.2% and other indices also showing declines.
HSI Quarterly Review Changes: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD were added to the HSI, while ZHONGSHENG HLDG was removed; CATL and CMOC saw slight increases in their stock prices.
Notable Stock Movements: Stocks like BABA-W and BIDU-SW dropped significantly after being listed as Chinese military companies, while ANTA SPORTS received approval for a stake acquisition in PUMA.
CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD Join HSI; ZHONGSHENG HLDG Excluded
Index Review Announcement: Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the results of its quarterly review for the Hang Seng Family of Indexes, effective from 9 March 2026.
New Additions to HSI: CATL, CMOC, and LAOPU GOLD will be added to the Hang Seng Index, increasing the total number of constituents from 88 to 90.
Deletion from HSI: ZHONGSHENG HLDG will be removed from the Hang Seng Index as part of the quarterly review.
Short Selling Data: The article includes short selling data for the mentioned companies, highlighting significant short selling ratios and amounts prior to the index changes.
<Daily Summary> HSI Ends at 27,183, Gaining 155 Points; HSTI Finishes at 5,451, Up 33 Points; CSPC PHARMA Surges Over 5%; ZTO EXPRESS-W, WH GROUP, BOC HONG KONG, WHARF REIC, and HANG LUNG PPT Reach New Peaks; Market Activity Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 155 points (0.6%) to close at 27,183, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains, with market turnover reaching $234.04 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Notable movements included Meituan down 2.5%, Alibaba up 1.6%, Tencent down 1.6%, and Xiaomi up 1.1%, with significant short selling activity across these stocks.
Top Gainers: CSPC Pharma, Innovent Bio, and Pop Mart were among the top gainers, with CSPC Pharma increasing by 5.5% and Pop Mart by 4.9%, while New Oriental saw a decline of 4.4%.
High Performers in HSMI & HSSI: China Literature surged by 15.4%, Vobile Group by 14.4%, and GeekPlus by 11%, indicating strong performance in smaller stocks within the market.
<Full-day Summary> HSI Falls 580 Points; HSTI Declines 122 Points; CCB and XIAOMI Drop Over 3%; NEW ORIENTAL, SHK PPT, HUABAO INTL, ZOOMLION, and HANG LUNG GROUP Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 580 points (2.1%) to 27,387, with significant declines in other indices, including HSTI and HSCEI, and a market turnover of $301.61 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like CCB, Xiaomi, Tencent, and Alibaba experienced notable declines, with short selling ratios indicating increased market activity against these stocks.
Significant Declines: CSPC Pharma, Chinahongqiao, and Zijin Mining saw substantial drops of over 9%, reflecting a broader trend of falling stock prices among HSI and HSCEI constituents.
Gainers and New Highs: New Oriental and Huabao International were among the few gainers, with New Oriental hitting a new high, while several other stocks, including SD Gold and Jiangxi Copper, faced significant losses.
