Morgan Stanley released a research report believing that ICBC (01398.HK) +0.070 (+1.243%) Short selling $259.78M; Ratio 25.375% 's share price will rise in absolute terms over the next 60 days, and estimating the probability of the scenario to be around 60-70% (or “likely”). Therefore, the broker rated ICBC at Overweight, with a target price of $6.9.Morgan Stanley predicted that the higher-than-expected reduction in deposit rates will support net interest margin (NIM), offsetting the negative impact from the modest LPR cut. Related NewsCICC Lists HK Stocks w/ Largest Increases in Southbound Capital Inflows YTD (Table)The clear shift in policy direction to support banks' NIM, along with more rational credit growth and a more stable interest rate environment, should help stabilize NIM and even drive a gradual rebound in NIM. The broker saw attractive return opportunities of ICBC, with a dividend yield of 6.2%.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-05-22 16:25.)