Mable Chan: MTR Must Reveal Preliminary Investigation Findings on Wan Chai Station Incident Today and Provide Report Within a Month
Incident Overview: The MTR Corporation's Island Line service was temporarily suspended due to an object obstructing the tracks near Wan Chai Station, affecting travel between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay Stations.
Government Response: Mable Chan, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, expressed the government's concern and mandated the MTR to provide a preliminary investigation status to the public and submit a full report within a month.
Possible Causes: Initial investigations suggest that the obstruction may have been caused by a construction vehicle damaging a signal box or leftover items from late-night construction work.
Short Selling Information: The MTR Corporation's stock experienced short selling of $133.90 million, with a short selling ratio of 48.366%.
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UBS: Valuations of Hong Kong Homebuilders Rising; Stock Picks Favor Low Debt, High Dividend, and Buyback Strategies
Market Overview: The Hong Kong real estate sector began 2026 positively, with several stocks nearing historical highs, prompting UBS to adopt a selective investment strategy due to rising valuations.
Preferred Stocks: UBS favored stocks with low net gearing ratios, including SINO LAND, CK ASSET, and KERRY PPT, citing lower risks of equity-related issuance amid slow industry deleveraging.
Dividend Focus: The broker also highlighted stocks with sustainable high dividends, such as SWIREPROPERTIES, SINO LAND, and KERRY PPT, while identifying potential valuation re-rating opportunities for stocks with low PB ratios.
Target Price Adjustments: UBS raised target prices for several stocks, including SINO LAND and CK ASSET, while maintaining a cautious stance on HENDERSON LAND, HYSAN DEV, and MTR CORPORATION.
<BofAS Analysis> Ratings and Target Prices for Hong Kong Property Developers and Landlords (Table)
Property Developers Performance: Various property developers showed mixed performance with SHK PPT and Henderson Land rated as neutral, while CK Asset and Sino Land received buy ratings. New World Development was rated underperform.
Landlords Overview: Hysan Development and Swire Properties experienced declines, but all listed landlords, including Wharf REIC and Hang Lung Properties, received buy ratings, indicating positive market sentiment.
REITs Market Status: LINK REIT saw a significant increase in share price and was rated a buy, reflecting optimism in the REIT sector.
Conglomerates Insights: MTR Corporation and CKH Holdings were rated underperform and buy respectively, with short selling activity indicating varying investor confidence in these conglomerates.
Mable Chan: MTR Must Reveal Preliminary Investigation Findings on Wan Chai Station Incident Today and Provide Report Within a Month
Incident Overview: The MTR Corporation's Island Line service was temporarily suspended due to an object obstructing the tracks near Wan Chai Station, affecting travel between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay Stations.
Government Response: Mable Chan, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, expressed the government's concern and mandated the MTR to provide a preliminary investigation status to the public and submit a full report within a month.
Possible Causes: Initial investigations suggest that the obstruction may have been caused by a construction vehicle damaging a signal box or leftover items from late-night construction work.
Short Selling Information: The MTR Corporation's stock experienced short selling of $133.90 million, with a short selling ratio of 48.366%.
MTR to Operate Overnight Service on Chinese New Year's Eve; Increased Train Frequency on Certain Lines During Evenings of the 1st and 2nd Days of CNY
Service Enhancements for CNY: MTR Corporation will enhance heavy rail services during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period, starting from February 13, 2026, with over 600 additional train trips planned.
Special Overnight and Evening Services: There will be overnight services on CNY's Eve and increased frequency of train trips on the First and Second Day of CNY to accommodate public celebrations, including the night parade and fireworks display.
<Daily Summary> HSI Ends at 26,847, Gaining 12 Points; HSTI Finishes at 5,366, Dropping 100 Points; TENCENT Falls More Than 3%; XINYI GLASS, TECHTRONIC IND, CHINA RES MIXC, WHARF REIC, MTR CORPORATION Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
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Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Tencent, Xiaomi, and Meituan experienced declines, with Tencent dropping 4% to close at $558, while other heavyweights also saw significant short selling activity.
Notable Movers: Trip.com saw a significant drop of 6.1%, while Xinyi Glass and China Shenhua recorded gains of 5.9% and 5.7%, respectively, with several stocks hitting new highs.
Short Selling Trends: Various stocks experienced notable short selling, with Techtronic Industries and China Resources Mixc among those hitting new highs, while others like Kingdee International and Meitu faced substantial declines.
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Market Performance: The HSI rose by 59 points (0.2%) to 26,834, while the HSTI and HSCEI fell by 59 points (1.1%) and 27 points (0.3%) respectively, with a total market turnover of $335.15 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Tencent, Meituan, and Alibaba saw declines, with Tencent closing down 2.9% at $581, while Ping An was the only heavyweight to gain, closing up 0.8% at $71.3.
Notable Movers: CSPC Pharma and New Oriental experienced significant gains, rising 8.1% and 6.4% respectively, while Kuaishou-W and Baidu-SW faced notable declines, down 4.6% and 3.6%.
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UBS: Valuations of Hong Kong Homebuilders Rising; Stock Picks Favor Low Debt, High Dividend, and Buyback Strategies
Market Overview: The Hong Kong real estate sector began 2026 positively, with several stocks nearing historical highs, prompting UBS to adopt a selective investment strategy due to rising valuations.
Preferred Stocks: UBS favored stocks with low net gearing ratios, including SINO LAND, CK ASSET, and KERRY PPT, citing lower risks of equity-related issuance amid slow industry deleveraging.
Dividend Focus: The broker also highlighted stocks with sustainable high dividends, such as SWIREPROPERTIES, SINO LAND, and KERRY PPT, while identifying potential valuation re-rating opportunities for stocks with low PB ratios.
Target Price Adjustments: UBS raised target prices for several stocks, including SINO LAND and CK ASSET, while maintaining a cautious stance on HENDERSON LAND, HYSAN DEV, and MTR CORPORATION.
<BofAS Analysis> Ratings and Target Prices for Hong Kong Property Developers and Landlords (Table)
Property Developers Performance: Various property developers showed mixed performance with SHK PPT and Henderson Land rated as neutral, while CK Asset and Sino Land received buy ratings. New World Development was rated underperform.
Landlords Overview: Hysan Development and Swire Properties experienced declines, but all listed landlords, including Wharf REIC and Hang Lung Properties, received buy ratings, indicating positive market sentiment.
REITs Market Status: LINK REIT saw a significant increase in share price and was rated a buy, reflecting optimism in the REIT sector.
Conglomerates Insights: MTR Corporation and CKH Holdings were rated underperform and buy respectively, with short selling activity indicating varying investor confidence in these conglomerates.
Mable Chan: MTR Must Reveal Preliminary Investigation Findings on Wan Chai Station Incident Today and Provide Report Within a Month
Incident Overview: The MTR Corporation's Island Line service was temporarily suspended due to an object obstructing the tracks near Wan Chai Station, affecting travel between Sheung Wan and Quarry Bay Stations.
Government Response: Mable Chan, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, expressed the government's concern and mandated the MTR to provide a preliminary investigation status to the public and submit a full report within a month.
Possible Causes: Initial investigations suggest that the obstruction may have been caused by a construction vehicle damaging a signal box or leftover items from late-night construction work.
Short Selling Information: The MTR Corporation's stock experienced short selling of $133.90 million, with a short selling ratio of 48.366%.
MTR to Operate Overnight Service on Chinese New Year's Eve; Increased Train Frequency on Certain Lines During Evenings of the 1st and 2nd Days of CNY
Service Enhancements for CNY: MTR Corporation will enhance heavy rail services during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period, starting from February 13, 2026, with over 600 additional train trips planned.
Special Overnight and Evening Services: There will be overnight services on CNY's Eve and increased frequency of train trips on the First and Second Day of CNY to accommodate public celebrations, including the night parade and fireworks display.
<Daily Summary> HSI Ends at 26,847, Gaining 12 Points; HSTI Finishes at 5,366, Dropping 100 Points; TENCENT Falls More Than 3%; XINYI GLASS, TECHTRONIC IND, CHINA RES MIXC, WHARF REIC, MTR CORPORATION Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose slightly by 12 points to close at 26,847, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) fell by 100 points and 4 points, respectively, with a total market turnover of $285.43 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Tencent, Xiaomi, and Meituan experienced declines, with Tencent dropping 4% to close at $558, while other heavyweights also saw significant short selling activity.
Notable Movers: Trip.com saw a significant drop of 6.1%, while Xinyi Glass and China Shenhua recorded gains of 5.9% and 5.7%, respectively, with several stocks hitting new highs.
Short Selling Trends: Various stocks experienced notable short selling, with Techtronic Industries and China Resources Mixc among those hitting new highs, while others like Kingdee International and Meitu faced substantial declines.
<Daily Summary> HSI Ends at 26,834, Gaining 59 Points; HSTI Finishes at 5,467, Losing 59 Points; CSPC PHARMA Surges Over 8%; NEW ORIENTAL, HSBC HOLDINGS, MTR CORPORATION, POWER ASSETS, CIMC Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The HSI rose by 59 points (0.2%) to 26,834, while the HSTI and HSCEI fell by 59 points (1.1%) and 27 points (0.3%) respectively, with a total market turnover of $335.15 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Tencent, Meituan, and Alibaba saw declines, with Tencent closing down 2.9% at $581, while Ping An was the only heavyweight to gain, closing up 0.8% at $71.3.
Notable Movers: CSPC Pharma and New Oriental experienced significant gains, rising 8.1% and 6.4% respectively, while Kuaishou-W and Baidu-SW faced notable declines, down 4.6% and 3.6%.
High Performers: CIMC and Wanguo Gold GP were standout performers, with CIMC surging 15% and Wanguo Gold GP increasing by 13.6%, both hitting new highs.
