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HSBC Holdings' Hong Kong shares surged 2.5% to HK$89.3, marking a 14-year high, following the announcement of a $1.50 billion issuance of perpetual subordinated convertible securities with a 6.950% interest rate. This rise positions HSBC as the second-biggest gainer in the Hang Seng Finance Index, contributing to a broader market increase, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.5%. Year-to-date, Hong Kong-listed shares have risen 17.5%, while London shares are up 14.5%.
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Barclays has reaffirmed its Overweight rating on Trip.com Group Limited, maintaining a price target of $84 as the company reports strong growth in outbound travel, exceeding pre-Covid levels by 20%. With a robust financial health score and a significant increase in international bookings, Trip.com is positioned for future growth despite a conservative outlook for 2025. The company has also initiated a $400 million share buyback and declared its first-ever dividend of $200 million, reflecting confidence in its financial strategy.
Warren Buffett's endorsement led to a significant rally in five Japanese trading houses, with shares rising between 4.7% and 8.8% after Berkshire Hathaway announced plans to increase its investment. Despite this boost, broader Asian markets declined due to US tariff threats and geopolitical tensions, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.4%. Concerns over macroeconomic risks and the impact on global trade continue to loom over the trading houses' prospects.
HSBC Holdings plans to issue US$1.5 billion in perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities and is reportedly set to issue an additional US$1 billion in perpetual Additional Tier 1 USD bonds. Year-to-date, the bank has bought back approximately 5.55 million shares for HKD 477 million. Additionally, CICC forecasts changes in the weightings of HSI constituents, noting reductions for BABA-W and HSBC Holdings, which may impact passive fund outflows.
HSBC Holdings has repurchased approximately 5.55 million shares for a total of HKD 477 million this year. This includes 3.08 million shares bought in the UK at prices between GBP 8.721 and GBP 8.818, and 2.47 million shares in Hong Kong at prices ranging from HKD 84.95 to HKD 86.8.
UBS projects Sands China’s dividend per share could rise to HK$1.0 ($0.13) in FY25, yielding around 6%, driven by the expansion of the Londoner Phase 2 and market share gains. Following the resumption of dividends, Sands announced a full-year dividend of HK$0.25 ($0.032) for FY24, exceeding expectations and reflecting strong financial health. The market reacted positively, with Sands shares jumping 5.24% post-announcement, indicating renewed investor confidence in the gaming sector's recovery.
HSBC Holdings repurchased 3.7933 million shares last Friday, totaling HK$330 million across the UK and Hong Kong markets. This move reflects the bank's ongoing strategy to manage its share capital effectively.
HSBC Holdings plc has launched a $2 billion share buy-back program to repurchase up to 900,447,696 ordinary shares, aiming to reduce its outstanding shares. The buy-back will occur from February 21, 2025, to April 25, 2025, pending regulatory approval, and will be executed through Merrill Lynch International across various stock exchanges. Shares acquired will be cancelled in compliance with shareholder authority and applicable regulations.
JPMorgan has reaffirmed HSBC Holdings as its top pick among Asia-Pacific banks, following the bank's 4Q24 results that exceeded expectations by 10% and 9%. With guidance indicating a mid-teens ROTE, potential upgrades to the 2025-26 EPS growth forecast are anticipated. Currently trading at 1.1 times the forecasted P/B ratio, HSBC shows significant room for re-rating compared to its historical averages.
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