【海通国际：首次覆盖金沙中国并给予优于大市评级】智通财经10月8日电，海通国际10月5日就金沙中 国有限公司(01928.HK)发布研报称，作为澳门博彩龙头，在行业复苏的背景下，进入"盈利能力提升-现 金流质量改善-分红稳定"的正向循环，当前估值仍低于疫情前水平。首次覆盖该公司并给予"优于大 市"评级，目标价25.6港元。 转自：智通财经 ...

海通国际发布研报称，金沙中国作为澳门博彩龙头，在行业复苏的背景下，进入"盈利能力提升-现金流 质量改善-分红稳定"的正向循环，当前估值仍低于疫情前水平。该行首次覆盖该公司并给予"优于大 市"评级，目标价25.6港元。 ...

摩通大根发布研报称，澳门10月首五日的博彩总收入(GGR)达55亿澳门元，日均收入约11亿澳门元，是 近5年来最好的黄金周表现。然而，与去年非常高的基数相比，同比仅增长3%，低过该行和市场预期。 10月1日至5日的访客量持平，进一步拖累GGR增长，因台风令10月5日的访客量下跌25%。 不过，该行对目前看似疲弱的增长势头并不担心，因为今年的假期较长，意味黄金周后半段将出现更持 续且更强劲的需求，而台风或反而进一步推动这趋势，因为台风导致渡轮及航班中断约半日。因此，该 行预期10月第二周的GGR将同比增长中高十位数，至每日约7.5亿澳门元，并维持全月预测不变，料10 月GGR同比增长11至13%，至230亿澳门元，达到6年来高峰。 ...

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 23,831 points, down 145 points or 0.61% [1][5] - The market turnover decreased to 82.799 billion, with net inflows of 484 million in the Hong Kong Stock Connect [1][5] - The US stock market saw declines, with the Dow Jones down 91.99 points or 0.20%, and the S&P 500 down 25.69 points or 0.38% [2] Economic Indicators - China's manufacturing PMI for September was reported at 49.8%, while the non-manufacturing PMI was at 50%, indicating overall economic resilience [3] - The composite PMI has remained above the expansion threshold since January 2023, suggesting ongoing economic growth [3] Investment Recommendations - Continued focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and industrial software is advised due to their growth potential [3] - Attention is also recommended for undervalued state-owned enterprises with high dividends and the upstream non-ferrous metals sector benefiting from anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts [3] - The semiconductor industry in Hong Kong is highlighted as a key area for investment, particularly companies like Hua Hong Semiconductor and SMIC [9] Company Highlights - The report mentions a significant partnership between OpenAI and AMD, which could impact the semiconductor industry positively [9] - The report also notes that several A-share companies are planning to list in Hong Kong, indicating a vibrant IPO market [9] Stock Performance - The Hang Seng Index has shown a year-to-date increase of 31%, while the Hang Seng Technology Index has risen by 47% [15] - Notable stock performances include Tencent Holdings, which has increased by 56% over the past year, while Alibaba has seen a 79% rise [15]

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Core Viewpoint - Haitong International initiates coverage on Sands China (01928) with an "Outperform" rating and a target price of HKD 25.6, highlighting the company's potential for profitability improvement and cash flow quality enhancement in the context of industry recovery [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Sands China operates approximately 1,680 gaming tables and around 3,700 slot machines, making it the largest among the six listed gaming companies in Macau [1] - The company benefits from its substantial mass market business, positioning it to be one of the first to gain from industry recovery and tourist influx [1] Group 2: Financial Projections - Revenue projections for Sands China from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at USD 7.395 billion, USD 7.907 billion, and USD 8.325 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 4.4%, 6.9%, and 5.3% respectively [2] - The projected gross gaming revenue for the same years is USD 7.034 billion, USD 7.471 billion, and USD 7.864 billion, with growth rates of 4.3%, 6.2%, and 5.3% [2] - Adjusted property EBITDA is forecasted to be USD 2.417 billion, USD 2.652 billion, and USD 2.841 billion, with adjusted property EBITDA margins of 32.7%, 33.5%, and 34.1% [2] Group 3: Market Position and Strategy - Sands China focuses on the mass market segment, targeting mid-to-high-end customers, which contributes to higher profit margins due to a favorable win rate [1] - The company has maintained the largest market share in Macau for several years, supported by its extensive gaming table and slot machine offerings [1] - The completion of renovations at The Londoner Macao in the second quarter has led to an adjusted EBITDA margin recovery to 31.9%, with expectations for continued improvement in overall profitability [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices closed lower on October 6, with the Hang Seng Index down by 0.67%, the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 1.1%, and the National Enterprises Index down by 0.88% [1][2]. Sector Performance - Technology stocks mostly declined, with major players like Li Auto down over 3%, and Alibaba Health, Alibaba, Haier Smart Home, and Bilibili all down over 2% [4][5]. - The gaming sector saw significant losses, with SJM Holdings down over 6% and MGM China down over 4% [6]. - The paper industry also faced declines, with companies like Hengan Group down over 5% and Nine Dragons Paper down over 3% [7]. - The tourism sector performed poorly, with Yinghai Group down over 11% and Ctrip down over 2% [8]. Gold and Precious Metals - Gold and precious metals stocks surged, with C Gold Mining up over 40% and Shenglong International up over 27% [9]. - Spot gold prices reached a new high of $3,940 per ounce, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid global economic concerns [9]. Cryptocurrency Sector - The cryptocurrency sector showed strong performance, with OSL Group up over 12% and Boya Interactive up over 7% [10][11]. - Bitcoin reached a historical high of $125,689, supported by inflows into risk assets amid the U.S. government shutdown [11]. Medical Equipment and Supplies - Medical equipment and supplies stocks saw notable gains, with Jin Hai Medical Technology and Bai Xin An-B both up over 9% [12][13]. Semiconductor Sector - Semiconductor stocks like SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor saw price increases, with SMIC reaching a new high of HKD 92.8 and Hua Hong up 4.57% [14][17]. - Goldman Sachs raised the target prices for SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor to HKD 117, citing opportunities in China's expanding AI ecosystem [21].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that Macau's inbound tourist numbers during the first two days of the National Day Golden Week increased by 0.6% year-on-year to 304,000 visitors, aligning with the government's forecast of an average of 150,000 visitors per day over the 8-day holiday period [1] Group 1: Tourism and Visitor Trends - The number of inbound tourists to Macau has shown a slight increase, with a total of 304,000 visitors during the first two days of the holiday [1] - The government had predicted an average of 150,000 visitors per day for the holiday, which the current figures meet [1] - There is a noticeable increase in the number of family travelers compared to previous years [1] Group 2: Gaming Revenue Forecast - Credit Lyonnais forecasts that Macau's total gaming revenue (GGR) for October will increase by 9% year-on-year to 22.6 billion Macau Patacas [1] - There is potential for further upward movement in gaming revenue beyond the forecasted figures [1] Group 3: Company Ratings and Recommendations - The report maintains a preference for Galaxy Entertainment (00027) and MGM China (02282), with target prices set at HKD 50.3 and HKD 19.5, respectively [1] - All gaming companies, except for SJM Holdings (00880), are rated as "outperform," while SJM Holdings is rated as "hold" [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market continued to adjust on October 6, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 26,976.52 points, down 0.61% [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index also followed a similar trend, with a decline of 1.2% [2] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks such as NetEase, Alibaba, and JD Group saw declines of 2.28%, 2.27%, and 2% respectively, while Xiaomi and Kuaishou also fell by over 1% [4] - Baidu and Tencent, however, experienced gains, rising by 1.09% and 0.22% respectively [4] Stock Performance Data - Notable stock performances include: - NetEase: Current price 231.20 HKD, down 2.28% with a year-to-date increase of 70.72% [5] - Alibaba: Current price 180.90 HKD, down 2.27% with a year-to-date increase of 123.23% [5] - JD Group: Current price 137.40 HKD, down 2.00% with a year-to-date increase of 3.66% [5] - Xiaomi: Current price 54.00 HKD, down 1.82% with a year-to-date increase of 56.52% [5] - BYD: Current price 107.90 HKD, down 1.37% with a year-to-date increase of 22.76% [5] New Energy Vehicle Sector - The new energy vehicle sector saw declines exceeding 2%, with Li Auto and CATL down 2.86% and 2.78% respectively [4] Gaming Sector Performance - The gaming sector experienced a significant drop of 2.95%, with companies like Golden Entertainment and Melco International Development seeing declines of over 5% [6] Precious Metals Sector - The precious metals sector showed positive performance, with an increase of 2.39%. Notable gains included China Silver Group up 18.57% and other gold stocks like Tanshan Mining and Zhenfeng Gold rising by 15.38% and 15.13% respectively [7] Individual Stock Highlights - Huahong Semiconductor rose over 5%, reaching a new historical high, driven by Goldman Sachs raising its target price due to opportunities in China's expanding AI ecosystem [9] - China Gas Holdings saw a dramatic increase of 144.59%, following a subscription agreement for 334 million shares at a premium [9][10] Market Sentiment - Despite the adjustments, the market sentiment remains optimistic about the future of Hong Kong stocks [11] - Analysts suggest that the market is in a long-term upward trend, with liquidity and valuation cycles showing significant activation [12]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index fell by 0.61%, down 164 points, closing at 26,976 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.2% [1] - International gold prices reached a new historical high, with the precious metals sector showing strong gains. China Silver Group (00815) surged over 20%, and Zijin Mining International (02259) rose more than 5% [1] - Xinjiang Xinxin Mining (03833) increased by over 12%, with a cumulative rise of over 300% this year, and plans to issue A-shares [2] - Bitcoin surpassed $125,000, setting a new historical high, leading to a collective rise in cryptocurrency-related stocks. OK Blockchain (01499) rose over 14%, and Boya Interactive (00434) increased by over 10% [2] - Hesai Technology (02525) rose over 4%, marking the production of its one millionth LiDAR unit by the end of September [3] - Beijing University Blue Sky Universe (08095) surged over 58% as its subsidiary JBD partnered with AMAT and Thunderbird Innovation to enhance AR glasses display quality [4] - Yunfeng Financial (00376) increased by over 7%, collaborating with Anthea to explore blockchain-based insurance products [5] - Dingdang Health (09886) soared by 26%, as the company continues to expand its innovative drug portfolio, recently launching multiple new drugs [6] - Shuangdeng Co., Ltd. (06960) rose over 9%, driven by increased energy demand for AIDC, being a major supplier for Alibaba's data center energy storage [7] - Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) increased by over 5%, achieving an eight-day consecutive rise, with institutions noting advanced manufacturing capacity as a scarce resource [8] Group 2 - Gaming stocks experienced a significant decline, with Macau's September gambling revenue growing by 6%, which was below expectations, and further impacted by a typhoon during the Golden Week. New World Development (00200) fell by 5.4%, and MGM China (02282) dropped by 4.45% [8]