HSBC Global Research, in its report, said that ABC (01288.HK) -0.010 (-0.210%) Short selling $91.07M; Ratio 27.930% saw a 1.2% YoY hike in EPS, meeting expectations at 25.4% of the broker's full-year forecast. Despite higher credit costs, NIM and other non-interest income outperformed peers. However, rapid loan growth may lead to faster capital consumption, with capital expected to rise in 2026. HSBC Global Research maintained a Hold rating on the stock, slightly raising the H-share target price from HKD4.7 to HKD4.8.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-05-08 12:25.)Related NewsSoochow Securities: CN Interest Rate/ RRR Cuts Can Stabilize Domestic Demand, Benefit External Equilibrium; Funding Support for Policy Lenders Via PSL Not Ruled Out