Kenny Tang
Kenny Tang
ahead buying earnings expect investors months property results shares six strong
Investors are buying property shares ahead of results. Most expect the results to be strong on the back of contributions from new (property) developments which should have contributed to earnings in the six months to December.
despite dragged funds helping kong lower overseas pressure showing stocks support trade weak
Profit-taking dragged the index lower. But funds are still in Hong Kong and are helping support the index despite the pressure on stocks to trade lower after the weak showing of overseas markets.
due expected further pressure property rise sales shares slow stocks technical year
The rise in property stocks was due to a technical rebound. These shares will come under further pressure as property sales are expected to slow in 2006 from a year earlier.
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Investors were active in buying properties after recent correction. Buying interest in China-related stocks was also very strong.
further likely moves
Further consolidation in the index is likely before it moves any higher.
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Despite the rise, there was consolidation and profit-taking after an eight-day surge.
capital evidence further kong low remains risk slump stocks strong support
The risk of a further slump of Hong Kong stocks is not great, as there is no evidence there are capital outflows in the region. Strong support remains at the mid-February low of 15,241.
china confidence prospects reflecting stocks
China stocks outperformed the market, reflecting investors' confidence in these stocks and the prospects of China's economy.
attention definitely dragons grab largest lee market nine player
As the nation's largest player in this market, Nine Dragons would definitely grab more market attention than Lee & Man.
avoid confirmed emerging hotel investors people stay stocks trying unless
Investors are trying to stay away from hotel stocks because of emerging bird-flu cases. People will still try to avoid hotel stocks unless it is confirmed there won't be any more bird-flu outbreaks.
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The market was supported by Wall Street's rebound. There is also some optimism about HSBC driving up share prices.
believe came china economic growth keeping move send serious signal strong surprise wants
The move came as a surprise to the market. I believe that China wants to send a strong signal that it is serious in keeping economic growth in check.
excuse fears flow fund gave interest investors oil overall overnight positive prices rate remains rise sentiment sharp
While overall sentiment is positive and fund flow remains strong, the sharp rise in oil prices overnight and interest rate fears gave investors an excuse to sell.
adjustment appetite financial foreign improving market phase prospect recent second underlying
While the underlying prospect of the mainland financial stocks' improving profitability and the appetite of foreign institutions over mainland's financial market remains, the recent slowdown is an adjustment for the second phase of growth.