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Employee Pay Raise Announcement: Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will implement a pay raise for eligible employees, excluding senior management, starting in March, benefiting 98% of staff.
Details of the Raise: Employees earning MOP16,000 or less will receive a MOP500 increase, translating to a raise of 3.1-4.5%.

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.

Morgan Stanley's Market Strategy: The report highlights focus stocks in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, with specific mentions of HK-listed stocks and their short selling data.
Key Stocks Listed: Notable stocks include Tencent, Wynn Macau, XPeng, and Zijin Mining, along with various companies from India, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore, indicating a diverse investment landscape.

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%.

Macau Gaming Industry Growth: Macau's gaming industry experienced a 15% growth in GGR, with CLSA projecting a 16% YoY increase in industry EBITDA for 4Q25, reaching USD2.2 billion.
Revenue Shares and Short Selling: CLSA estimates revenue shares for major companies like GALAXY ENT, SANDS CHINA, and MGM CHINA to increase YoY, while also noting significant short selling activity for these stocks.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: CLSA revised its earnings forecasts based on actual GGR data, lowering WYNN MACAU's target price while raising GALAXY ENT's, both still rated as Outperform.
Top Picks: GALAXY ENT and MGM CHINA are highlighted as CLSA's top picks in the industry, with investor focus shifting towards EBITDA profit margins and dividends ahead of results releases.
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