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Negotiation Challenges: Blackstone's negotiations to become the largest shareholder of New World Development are hindered by the Cheng family's reluctance to give up control, despite a proposed $2.5 billion investment from Blackstone.

Cheng Family's Strategy: The Cheng family is exploring deals with other investors while maintaining control, which has slowed the negotiation process with Blackstone.

Market Reaction: New World Development's stock opened lower and experienced a decline of 5.33%, with significant trading volume reported.

Analyst Update: Citi has upgraded New World Development's rating to neutral, raising the target price and estimating continued debt reduction for the company.

US Stock Market Reaction: The US stock market opened lower due to rising tensions between the US and Iran, with the DJIA down 267 points, Nasdaq down 70 points, and S&P 500 down 19 points.

Walmart Earnings Report: Walmart reported a 19% decline in earnings last quarter, which was better than expected, but its stock fell by 1.4%.

Amazon's Revenue Milestone: Amazon surpassed Walmart in revenue last year, becoming the world's highest revenue company, while its stock remained stable.

Impact of Blue Owl Capital's Announcement: Blue Owl Capital's halt on redemptions led to a 5.9% drop in its stock, causing related stocks like Blackstone and Apollo Global to also decline by 5%.

Stock Performance: NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) opened 2.6% lower and is currently trading at HK$9.99, down 12.21%, with significant short selling activity amounting to $65.12M.

Investment Proposals: The company has received proposals from potential investors for possible investment, but none are aimed at a general offer for shares, and discussions are ongoing with no agreements reached yet.

Market Rumors: There are rumors that NWD may experience a change in control, with Blackstone potentially becoming the largest single shareholder, replacing Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE).

Analyst Outlook: Citi has indicated a positive outlook for HK developers' earnings per share (EPS) in 2026-2027, recommending several companies including SHK PPT and SINO LAND.

Hong Kong Stock Market Decline: Hong Kong stocks experienced a significant decline, with the HSI dropping 580 points (2.08%) to close at 27,387, while the HSCEI and HSTECH also fell by 2.5% and 2.1%, respectively, amid a total market turnover of $301.612 billion.

Gold and Resource Stocks Performance: Spot gold prices fell over 5%, impacting several gold mining stocks, which tumbled between 10-14%. Resource stocks like Jiangxi Copper and MMG also saw declines of 9-10%, with Jiangxi Copper's short selling ratio reaching 28.3%.

Pharmaceutical Sector Developments: CSPC Pharma's stock dropped 10.2% despite a partnership with AstraZeneca for innovative medicines, involving an upfront payment exceeding $9.3 billion. Other pharma stocks also faced declines ranging from 3.3% to 4.9%.

Corporate News and Market Rumors: CKH Holdings fell 4.6% following a court ruling on port contracts, while New World Development's share price rose 2.2% amid rumors of a potential change in ownership involving Blackstone.

Market Reaction to Fed Chair Nominee: The DXY rose following President Trump's announcement of the Fed Chair nominee, while the Hong Kong stock market experienced significant declines, with the HSI dropping 498 points or 1.8% by the morning session's close.

Gold and Mining Stocks Performance: Gold prices fell over 3%, leading to substantial losses in mining stocks such as SD GOLD and ZIJIN GOLD, which plunged 12.9% and 10% respectively, alongside other mining companies experiencing similar declines.

Pharmaceutical Sector Developments: CSPC PHARMA's stock plummeted 12.5% despite a partnership with AstraZeneca for drug development, which included an upfront payment exceeding HKD9.3 billion.

Corporate News and Market Rumors: The Panama Supreme Court ruled contracts for two local ports unconstitutional, negatively impacting CKH HOLDINGS, while rumors of a potential ownership change at NEW WORLD DEV led to a 3.7% increase in its stock price.

Company Actions and Ratings: New World Development (NWD) is focused on refinancing and asset disposal, with Citi maintaining a Sell rating while raising the target price from HKD4.8 to HKD9.6, highlighting potential equity dilution risks from corporate actions.

Market Speculation: There are rumors regarding Blackstone Inc.'s potential takeover of NWD, which has generated market excitement about possible corporate actions that could impact share control and introduce downside risks.