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Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 244 points (0.9%) to 27,092, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also saw gains of 1.5% and 0.9%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Notable stock movements included Alibaba (BABA) increasing by 5.3% to $168.3, while Meituan (03690.HK) fell by 3% to $101.8. Tencent (00700.HK) and HKEX (00388.HK) also experienced gains.
Top Gainers: Ali Health (00241.HK) surged by 15.9% to $7.58, reaching a new high, while Haidilao (06862.HK) and Nongfu Spring (09633.HK) rose by 7.4% and 6.1%, respectively.
Significant Movements: Synagistics (02562.HK) saw a remarkable increase of 47.9%, while Dalipal Holding (01921.HK) experienced a significant drop of 12%. Other notable gainers included Q Tech (01478.HK) and AsiaInfo Tech (01675.HK) with increases of 13.5% and 11.1%.

Salary Adjustments: GALAXY ENT will implement salary increases for eligible employees starting in April, benefiting approximately 98% of its workforce.
Increase Details: Senior managers and employees earning MOP16,000 or less will receive a uniform increase of MOP500, while those earning above MOP16,000 will see a 2% salary increase.

Macau's GGR Performance: Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) averaged MOP693 million per day recently, lower than the MOP800 million seen earlier this month, but still showing a solid average of MOP732 million month-to-date, reflecting a 24% year-on-year growth.
Comparison to Historical Data: The current GGR growth outperforms the seasonal month-on-month growth of about 2% observed from 2015 to 2019, indicating a strong recovery in the gaming sector.
UBS Recommendations: UBS has identified GALAXY ENT and WYNN MACAU as its top picks in the gaming sector, suggesting confidence in their performance amidst the current market conditions.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for both stocks, with GALAXY ENT showing a short selling ratio of 9.164% and WYNN MACAU at 8.143%, indicating investor sentiment towards these stocks.

Macau GGR Growth: Macau experienced significant growth in gross gaming revenue (GGR) at the beginning of 2026, averaging MOP693 million per day for the week ending January 11, marking an 18% year-over-year increase, with expectations of 15-21% growth for the entire month.
Investor Preferences: Despite the positive GGR data, investors have shifted their focus towards US regional gaming stocks, although Jefferies believes that Macau-based stocks have stronger fundamentals compared to their counterparts.
Broker Recommendations: Jefferies continues to favor stocks such as Wynn (WYNN.US) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS.US) in the US market, along with Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK) and Sands China Ltd (01928.HK) in Hong Kong.
Short Selling Data: Recent short selling data indicates significant activity in Hong Kong stocks, with Galaxy Entertainment and Sands China Ltd experiencing notable short selling ratios and amounts.

Citi's EBITDA Forecast: Citi projects a 13% year-over-year increase in industry EBITDA for casino stocks, reaching USD2.246 billion, driven by a 15% rise in quarterly GGR and a slight increase in EBITDA margin to 27.5%.
Market Share Changes: GALAXY ENT and MGM CHINA are expected to show the largest quarter-over-quarter market share improvements, while SJM HOLDINGS is likely to experience the most significant market share loss due to satellite casino closures.
Investment Ratings: Citi has provided updated investment ratings and target prices for various casino stocks, with GALAXY ENT rated as a "Buy" with a target price of HKD54, while SJM HOLDINGS is rated as a "Sell" with a target price of HKD2.23.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for the stocks mentioned, indicating varying levels of short interest, with SANDS CHINA LTD having the highest short selling ratio at 14.120%.
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