Citi Expects KB LAMINATES to Transfer Copper Price Increases to Downstream PCB Manufacturers
Citi's Research Report: Citi has initiated coverage on KB LAMINATES (01888.HK) with an Overweight rating and JOHNSON ELEC H (00179.HK) with a Neutral rating, reflecting the differing impacts of rising copper prices on their earnings.
Copper Price Surge: Copper prices increased by 22% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter in 4Q25, significantly affecting the earnings outlook for both companies.
KB LAMINATES' Earnings Growth: As the largest copper-clad laminate manufacturer, KB LAMINATES is expected to pass on rising costs to downstream PCB, enhancing its earnings growth.
Challenges for JOHNSON ELEC H: In contrast, JOHNSON ELEC H, the leading automotive micro-motor manufacturer, faces pressure on its earnings due to weaker bargaining power amid rising copper costs.
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Citi Expects KB LAMINATES to Transfer Copper Price Increases to Downstream PCB Manufacturers
Citi's Research Report: Citi has initiated coverage on KB LAMINATES (01888.HK) with an Overweight rating and JOHNSON ELEC H (00179.HK) with a Neutral rating, reflecting the differing impacts of rising copper prices on their earnings.
Copper Price Surge: Copper prices increased by 22% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter in 4Q25, significantly affecting the earnings outlook for both companies.
KB LAMINATES' Earnings Growth: As the largest copper-clad laminate manufacturer, KB LAMINATES is expected to pass on rising costs to downstream PCB, enhancing its earnings growth.
Challenges for JOHNSON ELEC H: In contrast, JOHNSON ELEC H, the leading automotive micro-motor manufacturer, faces pressure on its earnings due to weaker bargaining power amid rising copper costs.
HSI Rises 88 Points at Midday as BABA-W and XIAOMI-W Increase; POP MART Surges Over 6%
Market Performance: The HSI rose 0.33% to 26,718, with total half-day turnover reaching $127.938 billion, while the HSCEI and HSTECH also saw slight increases.
BABA-W Support: Alibaba's share price increased by 2.6% after rumors of supporting its chip subsidiary's separate listing, coinciding with the acceptance of Enflame's IPO application.
Sector Movements: Chip stocks experienced declines, with notable drops in SMIC and HUA HONG SEMI, while financials showed mixed results, with HSBC sliding slightly and HKEX gaining.
Stock Highlights: BYD and robotics stocks like JOHNSON ELEC faced losses, while XIAOMI surged 2.5% following a share buyback announcement, and POP MART's new product launch boosted its shares by 6.5%.
Citi Reduces JOHNSON ELEC H's Target Price to HKD32 Following Slightly Disappointing 3FQ Results
Company Performance: JOHNSON ELEC H reported slightly weaker-than-expected results for 3QFY26, leading to a decline in stock price by 7.045%.
Earnings Forecast Adjustment: Due to rising copper costs, Citi has reduced its earnings forecasts for JOHNSON ELEC H for FY26-28 by approximately 5%.
Target Price Revision: Citi has lowered its target price for JOHNSON ELEC H from HKD33 to HKD32 while maintaining a Neutral rating.
Market Sentiment: The company is expected to face short-term pressure due to disappointing results, with limited visibility for future performance.
HSI Gains 219 Points on Settlement Day as BIDU Jumps 9%; Robot Concept Stocks Surge
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: Hong Kong stock futures rose on settlement date, with the HSI increasing by 219 points (0.9%) to close at 25,854, while the HSCEI and HSTECH also saw gains of 1.1% and 1.7%, respectively, with total market turnover reaching $199.769 billion.
IPO Activity: ILUVATAR COREX (09903.HK) launched its IPO aiming to raise approximately $3.677 billion, indicating a strong interest in the market.
Chip Stocks Surge: BIDU-SW (09888.HK) and SMIC (00981.HK) experienced significant stock price increases of 8.9% and 4.2%, respectively, driven by market anticipation around new chip technologies and acquisitions.
Robotics Sector Growth: JD's partnership with Unitree Robotics led to a rise in robotics stocks, with INNOSCIENCE (02577.HK) and SANHUA (02050.HK) seeing substantial gains of 15.4% and 12.5%, respectively, reflecting growing investor interest in the sector.
HSI Jumps Over 260 Points Post-Midday on Futures Settlement Day; SANHUA, DOBOT, and UBTECH ROBOTICS Soar 9-16% During Robotics Surge
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: On the futures settlement day, the HSI rose by 267 points (1.05%) to 25,902, with a turnover of HKD139.669 billion.
Dobot's IPO Announcement: DOBOT's shares surged by 15.93% to HKD39.3 after announcing plans for an IPO of RMB ordinary shares and a listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
UBTECH Robotics Developments: UBTECH's stock increased by 9.37% to HKD130.7, with the CEO pledging not to sell his shares for 12 months and the company acquiring a 43% stake in FENGLONG for RMB1.665 billion.
Other Notable Stocks: SANHUA, JOHNSON ELEC, and FORTIOR also saw significant gains, with SANHUA up 12.59%, JOHNSON ELEC up 5.53%, and FORTIOR up 4.88%.
HKEX Introduces HKEX Tech 100 Index to Monitor 100 Technology Companies Listed in Hong Kong
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Accessibility for Investors: The index allows for Stock Connect Southbound trading, making it accessible to both global and Chinese Mainland investors, and includes a fast-entry mechanism for newly-listed companies.
Short Selling Data: The article provides detailed short selling data for various companies within the index, highlighting significant short selling ratios for several constituents.
Market Performance: The report includes stock performance changes for various companies, indicating fluctuations in share prices alongside their respective short selling activities.
Citi Expects KB LAMINATES to Transfer Copper Price Increases to Downstream PCB Manufacturers
Citi's Research Report: Citi has initiated coverage on KB LAMINATES (01888.HK) with an Overweight rating and JOHNSON ELEC H (00179.HK) with a Neutral rating, reflecting the differing impacts of rising copper prices on their earnings.
Copper Price Surge: Copper prices increased by 22% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter in 4Q25, significantly affecting the earnings outlook for both companies.
KB LAMINATES' Earnings Growth: As the largest copper-clad laminate manufacturer, KB LAMINATES is expected to pass on rising costs to downstream PCB, enhancing its earnings growth.
Challenges for JOHNSON ELEC H: In contrast, JOHNSON ELEC H, the leading automotive micro-motor manufacturer, faces pressure on its earnings due to weaker bargaining power amid rising copper costs.
HSI Rises 88 Points at Midday as BABA-W and XIAOMI-W Increase; POP MART Surges Over 6%
Market Performance: The HSI rose 0.33% to 26,718, with total half-day turnover reaching $127.938 billion, while the HSCEI and HSTECH also saw slight increases.
BABA-W Support: Alibaba's share price increased by 2.6% after rumors of supporting its chip subsidiary's separate listing, coinciding with the acceptance of Enflame's IPO application.
Sector Movements: Chip stocks experienced declines, with notable drops in SMIC and HUA HONG SEMI, while financials showed mixed results, with HSBC sliding slightly and HKEX gaining.
Stock Highlights: BYD and robotics stocks like JOHNSON ELEC faced losses, while XIAOMI surged 2.5% following a share buyback announcement, and POP MART's new product launch boosted its shares by 6.5%.
Citi Reduces JOHNSON ELEC H's Target Price to HKD32 Following Slightly Disappointing 3FQ Results
Company Performance: JOHNSON ELEC H reported slightly weaker-than-expected results for 3QFY26, leading to a decline in stock price by 7.045%.
Earnings Forecast Adjustment: Due to rising copper costs, Citi has reduced its earnings forecasts for JOHNSON ELEC H for FY26-28 by approximately 5%.
Target Price Revision: Citi has lowered its target price for JOHNSON ELEC H from HKD33 to HKD32 while maintaining a Neutral rating.
Market Sentiment: The company is expected to face short-term pressure due to disappointing results, with limited visibility for future performance.
HSI Gains 219 Points on Settlement Day as BIDU Jumps 9%; Robot Concept Stocks Surge
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: Hong Kong stock futures rose on settlement date, with the HSI increasing by 219 points (0.9%) to close at 25,854, while the HSCEI and HSTECH also saw gains of 1.1% and 1.7%, respectively, with total market turnover reaching $199.769 billion.
IPO Activity: ILUVATAR COREX (09903.HK) launched its IPO aiming to raise approximately $3.677 billion, indicating a strong interest in the market.
Chip Stocks Surge: BIDU-SW (09888.HK) and SMIC (00981.HK) experienced significant stock price increases of 8.9% and 4.2%, respectively, driven by market anticipation around new chip technologies and acquisitions.
Robotics Sector Growth: JD's partnership with Unitree Robotics led to a rise in robotics stocks, with INNOSCIENCE (02577.HK) and SANHUA (02050.HK) seeing substantial gains of 15.4% and 12.5%, respectively, reflecting growing investor interest in the sector.
HSI Jumps Over 260 Points Post-Midday on Futures Settlement Day; SANHUA, DOBOT, and UBTECH ROBOTICS Soar 9-16% During Robotics Surge
Hong Kong Stock Market Performance: On the futures settlement day, the HSI rose by 267 points (1.05%) to 25,902, with a turnover of HKD139.669 billion.
Dobot's IPO Announcement: DOBOT's shares surged by 15.93% to HKD39.3 after announcing plans for an IPO of RMB ordinary shares and a listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
UBTECH Robotics Developments: UBTECH's stock increased by 9.37% to HKD130.7, with the CEO pledging not to sell his shares for 12 months and the company acquiring a 43% stake in FENGLONG for RMB1.665 billion.
Other Notable Stocks: SANHUA, JOHNSON ELEC, and FORTIOR also saw significant gains, with SANHUA up 12.59%, JOHNSON ELEC up 5.53%, and FORTIOR up 4.88%.
HKEX Introduces HKEX Tech 100 Index to Monitor 100 Technology Companies Listed in Hong Kong
HKEX Tech 100 Index Launch: HKEX has introduced the HKEX Tech 100 Index, its first Hong Kong equity index, which tracks 100 major Hong Kong-listed companies across six innovative sectors, including AI and biotech.
Accessibility for Investors: The index allows for Stock Connect Southbound trading, making it accessible to both global and Chinese Mainland investors, and includes a fast-entry mechanism for newly-listed companies.
Short Selling Data: The article provides detailed short selling data for various companies within the index, highlighting significant short selling ratios for several constituents.
Market Performance: The report includes stock performance changes for various companies, indicating fluctuations in share prices alongside their respective short selling activities.
