HSI Rises 175 Points; NetEase and Pop Mart Surge; HSBC Exceeds HKD140
US Tech Stocks Performance: US tech stocks saw a rebound, with the Nasdaq increasing by 0.9% on the 9th of the month.
Hong Kong Market Opening: The Hong Kong bourse opened higher, with the HSI up 0.6%, HSCEI up 0.6%, and HSTECH up 0.8%.
Major Tech Stocks Movement: Key tech companies like TENCENT, KUAISHOU, and JD-SW opened higher, while MEITUAN-W saw little change.
Financial Sector Updates: HSBC and HKEX also opened higher, while LONGFOR GROUP reported a significant drop in contracted sales, affecting its stock performance.
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HSBC HOLDINGS Scheduled to Hold Board Meeting on February 25 to Discuss Final Results and Fourth Interim Dividend
Board Meeting Announcement: HSBC Holdings will hold a Board meeting on 25 February to discuss the final results for the year ending 31 December 2025 and the potential payment of a fourth interim dividend for 2025.
Dividend Payment Details: If approved, the dividend will be payable on 30 April to shareholders recorded by 13 March across various registers, including the UK, Hong Kong, Bermuda, and for American Depositary Shares in New York.
Citi Raises Price Targets for BOC Hong Kong and Bank of East Asia, Selects HSBC Holdings as Preferred Choice
Hong Kong Banks' 2H25 Results: Hong Kong banks are expected to announce their 2H25 results in mid-February, with Citi Research predicting results will align with expectations despite potential revenue upside being offset by higher impairment charges.
Interest Income and Fee Growth: The normalization of HIBOR is anticipated to support net interest income in 4Q25, although growth in fee income may slow due to a high base.
Citi Research's Preferences: Citi Research favors international banks, particularly HSBC HOLDINGS, which is expected to provide positive updates on its 2026 targets and benefit from improved non-interest income.
Target Price Adjustments: Citi Research has raised target prices for BOC HONG KONG and BANK OF E ASIA, reflecting an increase in full-year dividend payout ratios, with ratings set at Buy and Neutral, respectively.
JPM Projects Divergent Earnings Trends for HK Banks in 2025, Preferring HSBC and Standard Chartered
FY2025 Results Outlook: Hong Kong-listed banks will begin releasing their FY2025 results in mid-February, with JP Morgan predicting varied earnings due to NIM migration and credit cost fluctuations, while dividend policies are expected to remain stable.
Performance Projections: Standard Chartered and Dah Sing Banking are anticipated to show strong profit growth exceeding 30%, while Bank of East Asia is expected to experience a profit decline, with the former two likely to deliver better total shareholder returns.
Market Sentiment: JP Morgan notes that while bank managements are cautious about asset quality, they are becoming more optimistic about revenue prospects, favoring Standard Chartered and HSBC Holdings over BOC Hong Kong.
Stock Ratings and Short Selling: Various banks have received different ratings, with Standard Chartered and HSBC Holdings rated as "Overweight," while Bank of East Asia is rated "Underweight," reflecting differing market sentiments and short selling ratios.
Midday Update: HSI Ends at 27,173, Gaining 146 Points; HSTI Reaches 5,463, Up 45 Points; MEITUAN Falls Over 3%; YUM CHINA, BOC HONG KONG, HSBC HOLDINGS, DAHSING BANKING, and KB LAMINATES Achieve New Highs
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 146 points (0.5%) to 27,173, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains of 45 points (0.8%) and 71 points (0.8%) respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Notable movements included Meituan down 3% to $88.3, Xiaomi up 2% to $35.92, Alibaba up 1.5% to $160.2, and Tencent down 1.1% to $554.
Top Gainers: CSPC Pharma, Wuxi Biologics, and Innovent Biologics were among the top gainers, with increases of 6.3%, 5.6%, and 5.3% respectively, while New Oriental fell by 4.7%.
Significant Moves in Other Stocks: China Literature surged by 15.6%, Vobile Group increased by 13.3%, and Dahsing Banking rose by 7.4%, all hitting new highs, indicating strong market activity in various sectors.
HSI Rises 175 Points; NetEase and Pop Mart Surge; HSBC Exceeds HKD140
US Tech Stocks Performance: US tech stocks saw a rebound, with the Nasdaq increasing by 0.9% on the 9th of the month.
Hong Kong Market Opening: The Hong Kong bourse opened higher, with the HSI up 0.6%, HSCEI up 0.6%, and HSTECH up 0.8%.
Major Tech Stocks Movement: Key tech companies like TENCENT, KUAISHOU, and JD-SW opened higher, while MEITUAN-W saw little change.
Financial Sector Updates: HSBC and HKEX also opened higher, while LONGFOR GROUP reported a significant drop in contracted sales, affecting its stock performance.
HSI Rises by 467 Points as Chinese Insurers, Commodities, and AI Stocks Perform Well; KNOWLEDGE ATLAS Surges 36%
Market Performance: The HSI rose by 1.8% to close at 27,027, with significant gains in the HSCEI and HSTECH, while total market turnover reached $255.142 billion.
Insurance Sector Gains: Chinese insurers, particularly CHINA LIFE and PING AN, saw substantial increases of 4% and 4.9%, respectively, following PING AN's stake increase in CHINA LIFE.
Financial Stocks Rise: Major financial institutions like HSBC and HKEX experienced gains between 2.6% and 3.4%, contributing to a positive trend in the financial sector.
Tech and AI Stocks Surge: Tech stocks rebounded, with TENCENT and BIDU-SW rising over 2%, while AI-related stocks like KNOWLEDGE ATLAS soared by 36.2%, reflecting strong investor interest.
HSBC HOLDINGS Scheduled to Hold Board Meeting on February 25 to Discuss Final Results and Fourth Interim Dividend
Board Meeting Announcement: HSBC Holdings will hold a Board meeting on 25 February to discuss the final results for the year ending 31 December 2025 and the potential payment of a fourth interim dividend for 2025.
Dividend Payment Details: If approved, the dividend will be payable on 30 April to shareholders recorded by 13 March across various registers, including the UK, Hong Kong, Bermuda, and for American Depositary Shares in New York.
Citi Raises Price Targets for BOC Hong Kong and Bank of East Asia, Selects HSBC Holdings as Preferred Choice
Hong Kong Banks' 2H25 Results: Hong Kong banks are expected to announce their 2H25 results in mid-February, with Citi Research predicting results will align with expectations despite potential revenue upside being offset by higher impairment charges.
Interest Income and Fee Growth: The normalization of HIBOR is anticipated to support net interest income in 4Q25, although growth in fee income may slow due to a high base.
Citi Research's Preferences: Citi Research favors international banks, particularly HSBC HOLDINGS, which is expected to provide positive updates on its 2026 targets and benefit from improved non-interest income.
Target Price Adjustments: Citi Research has raised target prices for BOC HONG KONG and BANK OF E ASIA, reflecting an increase in full-year dividend payout ratios, with ratings set at Buy and Neutral, respectively.
JPM Projects Divergent Earnings Trends for HK Banks in 2025, Preferring HSBC and Standard Chartered
FY2025 Results Outlook: Hong Kong-listed banks will begin releasing their FY2025 results in mid-February, with JP Morgan predicting varied earnings due to NIM migration and credit cost fluctuations, while dividend policies are expected to remain stable.
Performance Projections: Standard Chartered and Dah Sing Banking are anticipated to show strong profit growth exceeding 30%, while Bank of East Asia is expected to experience a profit decline, with the former two likely to deliver better total shareholder returns.
Market Sentiment: JP Morgan notes that while bank managements are cautious about asset quality, they are becoming more optimistic about revenue prospects, favoring Standard Chartered and HSBC Holdings over BOC Hong Kong.
Stock Ratings and Short Selling: Various banks have received different ratings, with Standard Chartered and HSBC Holdings rated as "Overweight," while Bank of East Asia is rated "Underweight," reflecting differing market sentiments and short selling ratios.
Midday Update: HSI Ends at 27,173, Gaining 146 Points; HSTI Reaches 5,463, Up 45 Points; MEITUAN Falls Over 3%; YUM CHINA, BOC HONG KONG, HSBC HOLDINGS, DAHSING BANKING, and KB LAMINATES Achieve New Highs
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 146 points (0.5%) to 27,173, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains of 45 points (0.8%) and 71 points (0.8%) respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Notable movements included Meituan down 3% to $88.3, Xiaomi up 2% to $35.92, Alibaba up 1.5% to $160.2, and Tencent down 1.1% to $554.
Top Gainers: CSPC Pharma, Wuxi Biologics, and Innovent Biologics were among the top gainers, with increases of 6.3%, 5.6%, and 5.3% respectively, while New Oriental fell by 4.7%.
Significant Moves in Other Stocks: China Literature surged by 15.6%, Vobile Group increased by 13.3%, and Dahsing Banking rose by 7.4%, all hitting new highs, indicating strong market activity in various sectors.
HSI Rises 175 Points; NetEase and Pop Mart Surge; HSBC Exceeds HKD140
US Tech Stocks Performance: US tech stocks saw a rebound, with the Nasdaq increasing by 0.9% on the 9th of the month.
Hong Kong Market Opening: The Hong Kong bourse opened higher, with the HSI up 0.6%, HSCEI up 0.6%, and HSTECH up 0.8%.
Major Tech Stocks Movement: Key tech companies like TENCENT, KUAISHOU, and JD-SW opened higher, while MEITUAN-W saw little change.
Financial Sector Updates: HSBC and HKEX also opened higher, while LONGFOR GROUP reported a significant drop in contracted sales, affecting its stock performance.
HSI Rises by 467 Points as Chinese Insurers, Commodities, and AI Stocks Perform Well; KNOWLEDGE ATLAS Surges 36%
Market Performance: The HSI rose by 1.8% to close at 27,027, with significant gains in the HSCEI and HSTECH, while total market turnover reached $255.142 billion.
Insurance Sector Gains: Chinese insurers, particularly CHINA LIFE and PING AN, saw substantial increases of 4% and 4.9%, respectively, following PING AN's stake increase in CHINA LIFE.
Financial Stocks Rise: Major financial institutions like HSBC and HKEX experienced gains between 2.6% and 3.4%, contributing to a positive trend in the financial sector.
Tech and AI Stocks Surge: Tech stocks rebounded, with TENCENT and BIDU-SW rising over 2%, while AI-related stocks like KNOWLEDGE ATLAS soared by 36.2%, reflecting strong investor interest.
