Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-09 06:43Core Viewpoint - HSBC Holdings has seen a significant increase in its stock price, reaching a new historical high of 139.5 HKD, with a current rise of 3.34% and a trading volume of 1.599 billion HKD [1] Group 1 - HSBC has recently completed the privatization of Hang Seng Bank, with Bank of America Securities estimating a pre-tax total synergy effect of approximately 800 to 900 million USD, which includes both cost and revenue synergies [1] - Bank of America Securities has identified HSBC as one of its top picks for the year, anticipating significant growth in the bank's Hong Kong deposit business and Asian wealth management sector [1] - HSBC is noted to have a substantial competitive advantage in these areas, and the management has committed to increasing investments in these sectors [1]