Hong Kong's retail sales value in May turned positive YoY for the first time since February 2024, signaling a rebound from the bottom, according to JPMorgan's research report. Besides, non-essential consumer goods also recorded positive growth for the first time since January 2024.JPMorgan doesn't expect a huge recovery in the retail industry but a steady YoY growth rate in 2H25 given signs of stabilization. The broker upgraded WHARF REIC (01997.HK) +0.250 (+1.037%) Short selling $36.66M; Ratio 15.850% from Underweight to Overweight with a target price of HKD27.5. It also lifted LINK REIT (00823.HK) -0.250 (-0.580%) Short selling $27.46M; Ratio 8.234% 's target price from HKD43 to HKD49, with an Overweight rating remaining in place.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-04 16:25.)Related NewsBOCOMI's Recommended Stock List in Jul (Table)