Investment Philosophy - The investment philosophy is rooted in fundamental bottom-up analysis and quantitative modelling [1] - The focus is on identifying perception gaps to capitalize on over-pessimism and excessive exuberance [1] - The objective is to identify asymmetric opportunities for investment [1] Analyst's Background - The analyst has over 7 years of experience in the buy-side [1] - The analyst is associated with Selendis Research, which is closely linked to Seven Insights [1] Disclosure and Compensation - The analyst has no stock, option, or derivative positions in the mentioned companies but may initiate a long position in TCEHY within the next 72 hours [1] - The article expresses the analyst's own opinions and is not compensated by any company mentioned [1]

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has added Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, Ltd. to its "blacklist" of companies that allegedly aide the Chinese military. The DOD on Monday released its annual updated list of firms operating in the U.S. deemed to be "Chinese Military Companies," which is a requirement under Section 1260H of the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of FY2021. Tencent was a new addition to the list. The list is a warning to American companies to not work with these ...

Tencent ( OTCPK:TCEHY ) ( OTCPK:TCTZF ) is a dominant online games operator in China. As the online game market matures, Tencent has been expanding its business scope into other growth areas such as marketing services and FinTech markets. I believe Tencent’sAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TCEHY either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other ...

“The sudden weakening of the US dollar overnight given news that the incoming US administration may pare back on import tariffs does not really change the below story (in fact the largest appreciation came from the euro and not so much the RMB). China’s currency is under pressure for domestic reasons and not only because of Trump’s policies.”China’s Domestic Struggles: PMI Data and Labor Market ConcernsDecember’s Caixin private sector PMI data raised concerns about the effectiveness of Beijing’s stimulus me ...

Companies Added to Pentagon's Military-Linked List - Tencent Holdings Ltd was added to the US government list of military-linked companies, causing a 7% drop in its Hong Kong-listed shares [1] - Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) was also added to the list, resulting in a 3% decline in its Shanghai-listed shares [2] - Other companies on the list include 360 Security Technology, Huawei, and BGI Genomics [8] Impact of the Pentagon's List - The designation can hurt companies' international operations as potential partners assess new risks [3] - Being on the list may impact investment or factory construction in America, and companies working with blacklisted firms may be stopped from participating in federal projects or investing in key US industries [4] Company Responses - Tencent stated that its inclusion on the list is a mistake and that it is not a military company or supplier, with no impact on its business [5] - CATL also claimed that its inclusion on the list is a mistake but did not respond to a request for comment [5] Company Backgrounds - Tencent, cofounded by billionaire Pony Ma with a net worth of $42.5 billion, has been expanding overseas and has stakes in international companies like Spotify and Supercell [6] - CATL, founded by Robin Zeng with a fortune of $35.9 billion, has been working with Ford to build a battery factory in Michigan and is a key battery supplier to Tesla [7] Removal from the List - Companies on the Pentagon's list can try to get off it, as seen with Xiaomi in 2021, but other companies like DJI and Hesai Technology remain on the list [8]

While the Chinese internet giant Tencent is best-known for its super-app WeChat, it’s also a major investor in U.S. tech companies and startups. Some of its most notable and still active investments include Reddit, Snap, and Fortnite creator Epic Games.Things might get a little awkward, though, because Tencent was designated a “Chinese military company” by the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday. The listing serves as a warning from the U.S. about companies it claims are involved in Chinese “military-civil ...

Shares of Tencent (TCEHY -7.50%), the Chinese tech giant and owner of the WeChat superapp, were tumbling Monday after the U.S. Department of Defense listed the company as a Chinese military entity in a Federal Register filing.Such a move could carry significant implications for Tencent on trade, technology, and intellectual property, so it's not surprising that its stock fell in the wake of that news. As of 1:36 p.m. ET, Tencent shares were down 9.7% for the session. Tencent could be the latest victim in th ...

Goldman Sachs analyst Ronald Keung maintained a Buy rating on Tencent Holdings ADR TCEHY and a price target of 542 Hong Kong dollars ($69.70 U.S. dollars).Keung attended the Tencent Video All-Star Night alongside investor meetings held in Macau on Jan. 4, 2025, hosted by Tencent’s Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell, Tencent Video CEO Sun Zhonghuai, China Literature CEO Hou Xiaonan and the Investor Relations team.The analyst flagged platform leadership over the years on the back of patience and balanced e ...

BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent today announced the launch of the CarbonX Program 2.0, the latest phase of its initiative to drive the next generation of climate technologies and essential capabilities needed for a net-zero world by 2050. After a successful first iteration focusing on China-based projects, CarbonX 2.0 is now recruiting promising innovations from around the world and supporting them with catalytic funding and resources.In the race to limit global warming and achieve net-zero em ...

I prefer to look for GARP (growth at a reasonable price) stocks but also look for opportunities everywhere else. I don't have a specified time horizon. I invest in a stock for as long as my thesis holds true, and I get out when the facts change. In addition, I've developed market-beating algorithms with Python that have helped me find attractive investment opportunities within my own portfolio, and I have been investing since 2016.On top of that, I've worked at TipRanks as an analysis/news writer and even a ...