Daily Brief Financials: Kakaopay , Hang Seng Index, Central Bancompany, Marsh & Mclennan, Hongkong Land, Arthur J Gallagher & Co, Camden Property Trust, China Vanke and more

• Names with the biggest float bumps relative to their old float saw the sharpest moves — Hanwha Ocean and Ecopro Materials were the standout examples.
• Kakao Pay looks set for Dec review spotlight: float likely jumping from 21% to 34% (+13ppt, 60%+ surge), even bigger than Hanwha Ocean/Ecopro last round.
• Kakao Pay’s 13ppt float hike implies ~0.7–1.0x DTV passive inflows; with little pre‑positioning, flows may hit raw and drive outsized intraday impact.

• A look at our probabilistic tactical models for US and Asian Equities: comparing which stocks are overbought and which ones are oversold.
• Between the US Stocks we track, all seems to have room to rally, short-term, and Amazon (AMZN US) is actually oversold (buy opportunity). 
• The Asian Stocks we track instead show a less homogeneous picture, but several Asian stocks are incredibly overbought. Same as Gold. 

• They are a bank holding company headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. As of June 30, 2025, they had total balance sheet assets of $19.1 billion.
• Net income totaled $186.2 million, an increase of $14.9 million, or 8.7%, compared to $171.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
• Hile regional bank IPOs have generally been well-received in recent years, recent market sentiment toward the sector has turned more cautious, suggesting a more measured investor response this time around.

• Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) reported solid third quarter performance amidst a challenging economic and market environment.
• The company announced an impressive 11% increase in revenue bringing it to $6.4 billion, with underlying revenue growth of 4%.
• This growth was partially fuelled by acquisitions in 2024.

• Strategic Pivot to Drive Future Growth: Hongkong Land is undergoing a significant strategic shift, exiting the ‘build-to-sell’ residential market to focus exclusively on developing and managing ultra-premium integrated commercial properties in Asia’s gateway cities. This move aims to generate more stable, long-term recurring income and better manage earnings volatility.
• Unrivaled Portfolio Facing Headwinds: The company’s core strength lies in its portfolio of prime office and luxury retail properties, particularly its dominant position as the largest landlord in Hong Kong’s Central district. However, this portfolio is currently facing significant headwinds from a cyclical downturn in the Hong Kong office market, characterized by rising vacancy rates and declining rents.
• Valuation at a Steep Discount: Despite the challenging market, the company’s stock trades at a significant discount to its net asset value (NAV), as indicated by a very low price-to-book ratio. A new capital allocation framework, including share buybacks and a commitment to dividend growth, aims to enhance shareholder returns and narrow this valuation gap.

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• Albertsons Companies’ second-quarter earnings for 2025 reflect a nuanced performance with both positive strides and areas of cautious optimism.
• The company reported adjusted identical sales growth of 2.2%, with notable contributions from a 23% increase in digital sales and robust growth in its pharmacy segment, which includes significant share gains from competitor store closures.
• Adjusted EBITDA stood at $848 million, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.44, consistent with company expectations.

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• Camden is expected to experience significant rent growth in the next 3-4 years due to declining apartment supply and population growth.
• The company’s stock is trading at a discount to its private market value, estimated between $130-150.
• As a multifamily REIT with over 58,000 apartments and a market cap of around $17 billion, Camden offers strong financials and high liquidity.

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• UST yields rose 2-4 bps on Friday, as haven flows into treasuries eased after US President Donald Trump indicated that high tariffs on China would not be sustainable.
• Yields on 2Y and 10Y USTs rose 3 bps to 3.46% and 4.01%, respectively. Equities ended higher, recovering from declines earlier in the day.
• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both increased 0.5% to 6,664 and 22,680, respectively.