SUNAC/CHINA AOYUAN Shares Surge 22%/16% as Chinese Developers Allegedly Exempt from Monthly 'Three Red Lines' Reporting
Chinese Property Developers Surge: Several HK-listed Chinese property developers, including SUNAC and COUNTRY GARDEN, experienced significant stock price increases, with SUNAC rising by 23.3% and COUNTRY GARDEN by 18.2%.
Trading Volume and Short Selling: The trading volume was substantial, with billions of shares exchanged and notable short selling activity, particularly in COUNTRY GARDEN and CHINA VANKE.
Regulatory Changes: Reports indicate that Chinese property developers are no longer required to report the "Three Red Lines" metrics monthly, although some distressed companies must still report financial indicators to local task forces.
Blue-Chip Stocks Performance: Among blue-chip stocks, CHINA OVERSEAS and LONGFOR GROUP also saw positive movements, with increases of 3.99% and 4.15%, respectively, amidst significant short selling.
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<Midday Update> HSI Falls by 498 Points; HSTI Declines by 105 Points; CSPC PHARMA Drops Over 12%; SHK PPT and HUABAO INTL Reach New Peaks
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 498 points (1.8%) to 27,469, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 1.8% and 2.1%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Xiaomi down 2.7%, Alibaba down 2.7%, and Tencent down 1.5%, alongside substantial short selling activity.
Notable Declines: CSPC Pharma and Zijin Mining faced sharp declines of 12.5% and 8.6%, respectively, with high short selling ratios indicating bearish market sentiment.
Gainers and New Highs: New Oriental and Huabao International were among the few gainers, with New Oriental up 3.6% and Huabao hitting a new high with a 6.2% increase.
Citi's Ratings and Target Prices for Chinese Developers (Table)
Citi's Ratings for Chinese Property Developers: Citi has provided investment ratings and target prices for various Chinese property developers, with ratings ranging from "Buy" to "Sell/High Risk" based on their performance and short selling ratios.
Target Prices Overview: Target prices for selected developers include Agile Group at HKD 0.53, C&D International Group at HKD 22.5, and China Overseas at HKD 17.2, reflecting varying levels of investor confidence.
Citi's Ratings for Brokerage Platforms: The investment ratings for Chinese brokerage platforms and project managers also indicate a "Buy" recommendation for companies like KE Holdings and Greentown Management, with target prices set at USD 22.6 and HKD 3.45, respectively.
Market Reactions and Short Selling: The report highlights significant short selling activity across various stocks, indicating market volatility and investor caution, particularly in the context of the Chinese real estate sector.
