According to China Government's Liaison Office in Macau announced that the State Council has approved the new opening time arrangements for three borders connecting Macau with Zhuhai from 18 December. The research house believes the policy for the Hengqin Border to be operational for 24 hours reflects the central government's support for the long-term development of Macau's gaming industry, which is expected to boost up visitor traffic. Cotai operators (Sands, Galaxy, Melco) will be benefited from the new border policy. Moreover, it is expected that MELCO CROWN (06883.HK) +1.700 (+2.628%) Short selling $381.27K; Ratio 7.636% 's Studio City project will benefit the most from the tourist flows as its location is right beside the border gate of Hengqin.
CLSA lowers Beijing Ent Water (00371) to HK$6 CLSA cut its target price for Beijing Enterprises Water (BEW)(00371) by 8% to HK$6, and reiterated its "buy" rating. The research house said BEW's share price has dropped 14% in the last two trading days. First, the 2017 earnings results are below expectations. Second, management is guiding for 20-25% net profit growth for 2018, versus 30% in the past few years. Management now has a cautious approach to water PPP (public-private partnership) projects, which is not necessarily bad. CLSA cut its 2018-19 earnings forecasts by 19%. At the current level, it believes many of the negatives are already priced-in.
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