HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) -0.900 (-0.936%) Short selling $204.66M; Ratio 10.847% saw its stock price descend in early London trading, bottoming at GBX920.5 (HKD96.64). It last slid 2.7% at GBX944.3 (HKD99.14), 2.3% above its Hong Kong closing price of HKD96.95.HSBC announced its interim results at noon, reporting a 27% YoY shrinkage in reported PBT to USD15.81 billion, in line with the forecasts of three brokers as compiled by our reporters; basic EPS equaled USD0.65. Related NewsHTSC Elevates HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) TP to $112.25, Keeps Rating at BuyThe second interim DPS remained at USD0.1. Also, the bank plans to initiate a share buyback of up to USD3 billion, expected to be completed before the announcement of the 3Q results.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-08-01 16:25.)