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Market Overview: The HSI opened slightly higher at 25,358, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also showing modest gains, reflecting a positive start in the Hong Kong stock market.
JD Group Performance: JD-SW saw a significant rise of 7.375% despite reporting a 90% YoY decline in net profit, while JD Health and JD Logistics also experienced notable increases in their stock prices due to strong profit growth.
Tech Stocks Movement: Major tech stocks like Tencent and Alibaba showed slight gains, while others like Bilibili and XD Inc faced declines, indicating mixed performance within the sector.
Automotive Sector Updates: BYD Company opened with a slight increase after announcing new battery technology, while other automotive stocks like Xiaomi and Li Auto had varied performances, reflecting ongoing developments in the industry.

Market Activity: Meituan-W (03690.HK) has a short selling volume of $714.96M, with a ratio of 23.140%.
New Store Opening: The Happy Monkey supermarket brand has announced its entry into Huzhou, opening its first store in the Wuxing District, enhancing its presence in the Zhejiang region.

Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 71 points (0.3%) to 25,321, while the Hang Seng Technology Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) fell by 33 points (0.7%) and 32 points (0.4%) respectively, with a total market turnover of $321.87 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Alibaba, Meituan, and Tencent experienced declines, with Alibaba closing down 2.8% at $126.3, while HKEX and Xiaomi saw slight gains.
Notable Movers: AIA and Wharf REIC were among the top gainers, with AIA increasing by 5.1% to $85.1, while JD Health faced a significant drop of 6.2% to $47.5.
Sector Highlights: In the HSMI & HSSI sectors, WestChinaCement plummeted by 26.6%, while SH Electric surged by 15.8%, indicating varied performance across different sectors.

Rating Downgrade: S&P Global Ratings downgraded Meituan-W's issuer credit rating from A- to BBB+ and also downgraded the issue rating of its outstanding debt to BBB+, with a negative outlook.
Market Competition: The downgrade reflects concerns over Meituan's ability to maintain and grow its market share, particularly due to increased competition from Alibaba in the on-demand delivery sector, which is expected to impact profitability and cash flow.

Recruitment Announcement: MEITUAN-W has launched its 2026 Spring campus recruitment, aiming to fill 6,000 positions for the Class of 2026 and over 3,000 internship-to-full-time roles for the Class of 2027.
Job Categories and Locations: The recruitment covers 10 categories with over 100 positions available, with work locations in various cities worldwide, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Dubai.
Ongoing Recruitment Initiative: The 'Beidou Plan' for attracting top tech talent will remain open throughout the year, focusing on advanced technologies like large model foundations and autonomous driving.
AI Recruitment Focus: AI-related fields are highlighted as a key priority in MEITUAN-W's recruitment strategy, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation in technology.
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