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Shareholding Changes: The Cheng Yu-tung family's two trusts increased their stake in Chow Tai Fook (Holding) Ltd (CTFH) from 81.03% to 90.52% as of December 5, 2025, marking a total increase of 9.49 percentage points.
Short Selling Activity: As of January 26, 2026, short selling for CTFH was reported at $22.47 million with a ratio of 17.75%, while Chow Tai Fook (01929.HK) had a short selling amount of $185.95 million and a ratio of 52.579%.
Internal Control Structure: The shareholding disclosure on December 5, 2025, indicated changes in the internal control structure of CTFH within the family trust, aligning with the recent shareholding adjustments.
Market Outlook: JPMorgan has upgraded NEW WORLD DEV to Neutral, anticipating a rebound in developers' earnings in the next fiscal year.

Gold and Silver Prices Surge: Gold futures in New York reached a historic high of USD5,080.1 per ounce, while silver futures peaked at USD107.925, reflecting significant increases in precious metal prices.
Jewelry Stocks Performance: Hong Kong-listed jewelry stocks, particularly LAOPU GOLD, experienced substantial gains, with expectations of strong sales during the Spring Festival due to high gold prices and promotional activities.
Gold Miners Thrive: Gold mining companies like ZIJIN MINING and ZHAOJIN MINING saw their stock prices rise significantly, benefiting from the increasing gold prices and high trading volumes.
Short Selling Activity: Various stocks in the jewelry and mining sectors showed notable short selling ratios, indicating a mix of investor sentiment and market speculation amidst the rising prices of gold and silver.

Gold and Silver Prices Surge: Gold prices are nearing US$5,000 per ounce, with spot gold last quoted at US$4,944.08, while spot silver reached US$98.64 per ounce, reflecting significant increases in both metals.
Impact on Jewelry Stocks: The rise in gold prices has led to increased market expectations for gold product prices, positively affecting jewelry stocks in Hong Kong, particularly LAOPU GOLD, which saw a notable increase in its share price.

Strong Retail Sales Growth: CHOW TAI FOOK's retail sales value (RSV) for 3FQ26 increased by 18% year-on-year, surpassing forecasts, driven by an improved product mix and higher gold prices.
Positive Profit Margin Outlook: JPMorgan raised its earnings forecasts for CHOW TAI FOOK for 2026-2028 by 2-6% and increased the target price from $16.4 to $17, maintaining an Overweight rating due to favorable market conditions.

Tenant Terminations at 11 SKIES: Numerous tenants, including Chow Tai Fook, Uniqlo, and LUK FOOK HOLD, have terminated their leases at the 11 SKIES mall near Hong Kong International Airport, amid significant short selling activity.
Impact of Terminal 2 Delays: Delays in the construction of the airport's Terminal 2 are expected to postpone the opening of 11 SKIES to at least mid-year, further affecting its prospects.
NWD's Response: New World Development (NWD) has not commented on the tenant terminations, while the Airport Authority Hong Kong is considering alternative operational arrangements with other developers.
Market Activity: The short selling ratios for Chow Tai Fook and other associated companies indicate a lack of confidence in their performance, with Chow Tai Fook experiencing a short selling ratio of 47.384%.
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