UBS Raises CN Power Demand Projections for 2028-30, Favors HARBIN ELECTRIC and CGN POWER
UBS Forecast on China's Power Demand: UBS predicts an 8% growth in China's electricity demand from 2028 to 2030, doubling its previous forecast, driven by AI data centers, exports, and electrification.
Top Stock Picks: UBS highlights HARBIN ELECTRIC, CGN POWER, DONGFANG ELEC, and GOLDWIND as its top investment choices in the electricity sector.
Investment Ratings and Target Prices: Various companies received updated investment ratings and target prices, with notable mentions including GOLDWIND and HARBIN ELECTRIC, both rated as "Buy."
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for the highlighted stocks, indicating varying levels of market activity and investor sentiment.
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S&P Global Market Intelligence Reveals Recent Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong
Top Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics including the number of shares borrowed and short selling ratios.
Notable Stocks: Key stocks include Ping An with a short selling ratio of 39.57%, COSCO Ship Hold at 23.71%, and Hengrui Pharma at 18.79%, reflecting significant investor skepticism.
Market Trends: The report indicates a mixed performance in stock prices over the past week, with some stocks experiencing gains while others faced declines.
Market Insights: Analysts, including those from M Stanley, suggest that the recent uptrend in the Chinese property sector may not be sustainable, predicting potential declines in home sales and prices.
BofAS Begins Coverage of DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK) with a Buy Rating and $33 Price Target, Citing Long-Term Growth Optimism
Research Coverage Initiation: BofA Securities has initiated coverage on DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK) with a "Buy" rating and a target price of $33, reflecting a projected 2026 PE ratio of 26x.
Revenue Drivers: The firm is optimistic about DONGFANG ELEC due to strong orders for thermal and nuclear power equipment, the Yarlung Zangbo project, and growth in gas turbine exports and power station services.
Profit Projections: The Yarlung Zangbo project is anticipated to generate over RMB300 million in annual profit from 2031 to 2035, significantly contributing to long-term revenue.
Risks Identified: Key risks include potential slowdowns in power capital expenditure, reduced profit margins, and delays in gas turbine export progress.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Reveals Recent Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong (Table)
Top Shorted Stocks: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics based on the short selling ratio, which measures shares lent out relative to total issued shares.
Leading Stocks: COSCO SHIP HOLD topped the list with a short selling ratio of 40.396%, followed by DONGFANG ELEC and PHARMARON with ratios of 19.528% and 34.783%, respectively.
Stock Performance: The report includes recent price changes and short selling amounts, indicating varying performance among the listed stocks over the past week.
Market Insights: The data reflects investor sentiment and market dynamics, with significant short selling activity observed in companies like PING AN and ZTE, highlighting potential concerns or speculation in the market.
HSI Closes Lower by 281 Points or 1%; Decline in AI and Pharma Stocks, While Power Equipment Stocks Gain
Market Performance: The HSI closed down 281 points (1.05%) at 26,563, with total market turnover at HKD225.689 billion. Major tech stocks like Tencent and Meituan also saw declines.
Smartphone Shipment Forecasts: Major smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi and OPPO, have lowered their annual shipment forecasts, impacting related stocks negatively.
Stock Movements: UBTECH Robotics surged 8.6% after a partnership with Airbus, while several other tech and pharmaceutical stocks experienced significant declines, with some dropping over 6%.
Economic Indicators: China's unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1% for December, slightly below the forecast of 5.2%, indicating potential weaknesses in domestic demand despite resilient exports.
HSI Declines 265 Points at Midday as Certain AI and Pharma Stocks Drop; Power Equipment Stocks Rise
Market Overview: The HSI fell 1% to 26,579, with the HSCEI down 0.9% and the HSTECH decreasing by 1.1%, resulting in a total half-day turnover of $132.94 billion.
AI Stocks Performance: XTALPI saw a gain of 3.4%, while KINGSOFT CLOUD, INSILICO, GDS-SW, and UNISOUND experienced declines ranging from 2.7% to 5.6%.
Power Equipment Stocks: DONGFANG ELEC and HARBIN ELECTRIC both rose significantly, with increases of 6.6% and 7.3%, respectively, despite the overall market trend.
Pharmaceutical Sector Decline: Several pharmaceutical stocks, including SINO BIOPHARM and 3SBIO, faced declines of 4.6% to 6.1%, with WUXI APPTEC also dropping by 2.8%.
Stocks Linked to Power Grid Experience Speculation; DONGFANG ELECTRIC Soars 10%, HARBIN ELECTRIC Hits Limit as State Grid Unveils '15th 5-Year Plan'
Investment Plan Unveiled: The State Grid Corporation of China announced its '15th Five-Year Plan' with a projected RMB4 trillion investment, a 40% increase from the previous plan, aimed at enhancing the new power system industrial chain.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, power grid and equipment stocks in Hong Kong experienced significant gains, indicating a positive market response to the investment plan.
Stock Performance Highlights: DONGFANG ELEC saw a peak increase of 10.8%, reaching a nearly six-month high, while HARBIN ELECTRIC set an all-time high during trading.
Trading Activity: Various power-related stocks, including CH ENERGY ENG and SH ELECTRIC, also reported notable increases in their stock prices and trading volumes, reflecting investor confidence in the sector.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Reveals Recent Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong
Top Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics including the number of shares borrowed and short selling ratios.
Notable Stocks: Key stocks include Ping An with a short selling ratio of 39.57%, COSCO Ship Hold at 23.71%, and Hengrui Pharma at 18.79%, reflecting significant investor skepticism.
Market Trends: The report indicates a mixed performance in stock prices over the past week, with some stocks experiencing gains while others faced declines.
Market Insights: Analysts, including those from M Stanley, suggest that the recent uptrend in the Chinese property sector may not be sustainable, predicting potential declines in home sales and prices.
BofAS Begins Coverage of DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK) with a Buy Rating and $33 Price Target, Citing Long-Term Growth Optimism
Research Coverage Initiation: BofA Securities has initiated coverage on DONGFANG ELEC (01072.HK) with a "Buy" rating and a target price of $33, reflecting a projected 2026 PE ratio of 26x.
Revenue Drivers: The firm is optimistic about DONGFANG ELEC due to strong orders for thermal and nuclear power equipment, the Yarlung Zangbo project, and growth in gas turbine exports and power station services.
Profit Projections: The Yarlung Zangbo project is anticipated to generate over RMB300 million in annual profit from 2031 to 2035, significantly contributing to long-term revenue.
Risks Identified: Key risks include potential slowdowns in power capital expenditure, reduced profit margins, and delays in gas turbine export progress.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Reveals Recent Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks in Hong Kong (Table)
Top Shorted Stocks: S&P Global Market Intelligence identified the ten most shorted stocks in Hong Kong, with metrics based on the short selling ratio, which measures shares lent out relative to total issued shares.
Leading Stocks: COSCO SHIP HOLD topped the list with a short selling ratio of 40.396%, followed by DONGFANG ELEC and PHARMARON with ratios of 19.528% and 34.783%, respectively.
Stock Performance: The report includes recent price changes and short selling amounts, indicating varying performance among the listed stocks over the past week.
Market Insights: The data reflects investor sentiment and market dynamics, with significant short selling activity observed in companies like PING AN and ZTE, highlighting potential concerns or speculation in the market.
HSI Closes Lower by 281 Points or 1%; Decline in AI and Pharma Stocks, While Power Equipment Stocks Gain
Market Performance: The HSI closed down 281 points (1.05%) at 26,563, with total market turnover at HKD225.689 billion. Major tech stocks like Tencent and Meituan also saw declines.
Smartphone Shipment Forecasts: Major smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi and OPPO, have lowered their annual shipment forecasts, impacting related stocks negatively.
Stock Movements: UBTECH Robotics surged 8.6% after a partnership with Airbus, while several other tech and pharmaceutical stocks experienced significant declines, with some dropping over 6%.
Economic Indicators: China's unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1% for December, slightly below the forecast of 5.2%, indicating potential weaknesses in domestic demand despite resilient exports.
HSI Declines 265 Points at Midday as Certain AI and Pharma Stocks Drop; Power Equipment Stocks Rise
Market Overview: The HSI fell 1% to 26,579, with the HSCEI down 0.9% and the HSTECH decreasing by 1.1%, resulting in a total half-day turnover of $132.94 billion.
AI Stocks Performance: XTALPI saw a gain of 3.4%, while KINGSOFT CLOUD, INSILICO, GDS-SW, and UNISOUND experienced declines ranging from 2.7% to 5.6%.
Power Equipment Stocks: DONGFANG ELEC and HARBIN ELECTRIC both rose significantly, with increases of 6.6% and 7.3%, respectively, despite the overall market trend.
Pharmaceutical Sector Decline: Several pharmaceutical stocks, including SINO BIOPHARM and 3SBIO, faced declines of 4.6% to 6.1%, with WUXI APPTEC also dropping by 2.8%.
Stocks Linked to Power Grid Experience Speculation; DONGFANG ELECTRIC Soars 10%, HARBIN ELECTRIC Hits Limit as State Grid Unveils '15th 5-Year Plan'
Investment Plan Unveiled: The State Grid Corporation of China announced its '15th Five-Year Plan' with a projected RMB4 trillion investment, a 40% increase from the previous plan, aimed at enhancing the new power system industrial chain.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, power grid and equipment stocks in Hong Kong experienced significant gains, indicating a positive market response to the investment plan.
Stock Performance Highlights: DONGFANG ELEC saw a peak increase of 10.8%, reaching a nearly six-month high, while HARBIN ELECTRIC set an all-time high during trading.
Trading Activity: Various power-related stocks, including CH ENERGY ENG and SH ELECTRIC, also reported notable increases in their stock prices and trading volumes, reflecting investor confidence in the sector.
