Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-15 06:11Group 1 - New World Development (00017) has seen a stock price increase of over 15%, with a cumulative rise of nearly 30% within the month, currently trading at HKD 9.26 with a transaction volume of HKD 345 million [1] - Recent market rumors suggest that Marriott International is considering a strategic acquisition of the Rosewood Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, referred to internally as the "Pegasus Plan" [1] - Marriott International has stated it will not comment on rumors or speculation regarding mergers or other transactions, while Rosewood Hotel Group confirmed that it is not for sale and all hotels are operating as usual [1] Group 2 - Morningstar has released a report upgrading the fair value of New World Development, citing better-than-expected progress in asset disposals and stable performance in core leasing operations as reasons for the valuation increase [1] - The report highlights that the trends in Hong Kong's interest rates and changes in property market policies remain key variables for future performance [1]