Hsbc Share Discussion Threads

[red eye] 13/5/2005 12:33

m4m,

Is this one not worth only around 7p ($ 0,14) as per announcement on 3rd May

Rgds

[m4m] 09/5/2005 18:44

Ex-dividend Interim Date 18/05/2005 and pays 27p

[crontab] 27/4/2005 10:12

Why not short the S&P and long HSBC?

[rafieh] 26/4/2005 21:30

hjs and crontab,
I know hsbc is going to do well long term, but with the DOW and S&P under pressure these days, I can't see the financial stocks going too far high. I will close the short if S&P gets above it's resistance level.

[hjs] 26/4/2005 14:58

rafieh

I would be very careful to short HSBC now!

[crontab] 26/4/2005 12:52

Short away. I think you're about 130 pence too late.

[rafieh] 26/4/2005 10:46

All the banks are in red today, apart from hsbc which is benefiting from a recent upgrade. But when the US opens in red today, the memory of that upgrade will fade sooner than wxpected. Just opened a short.

[crontab] 26/4/2005 08:51

HSBC +0.8% On Heavy Volume; Still A Bargain

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:53:28 AM ET
Dow Jones Newswires

1539 [Dow Jones] HSBC (0005.HK) +0.8% at HK$125.50, contributing 36 of HSI's 128-point gain; volume heavy HK$2.640 billion, 16% of market total. Strength likely partly helped by CSFB upgrading stock to outperform, with HK$155 target. Analyst, who holds HSBC shares, sticks to view HSBC should be one of investor's core holdings, valuation at 13X forward cash earnings "is still a bargain."(RLI)

[crontab] 26/4/2005 08:45

Going up up up....Hope some of you added lower down. As before, 850 is the key. HSBC is *the* best UK bank route to China, IMO.

[crontab] 25/4/2005 17:23

CSFB Upgrades HSBC To Outperform Vs Neutral
Monday, April 25, 2005 2:48:38 AM ET
Dow Jones Newswires

0634 GMT [Dow Jones] CSFB upgrades HSBC (HBC) to outperform from neutral, target to 1040p from 1000p. Notes investor disappointment focuses on performance of HSBC Finance, negative delta between revenue and cost growth, prospect of rising bad debt charges. "Yet close analysis of underlying trends suggests to us a considerable acceleration in the rate of lending and revenue growth." Also, expects cost growth to be slightly lower than revenue growth for first time in 3 years. Historically weak relative share performance, improving underlying momentum make best investment case for HSBC for some time. Closed at 828p.(SMT)

[crontab] 22/4/2005 13:12

LONDON, April 12 (newratings.com) - Analyst John Sheridan of Deutsche Bank maintains his "buy" rating on HSBC Holdings (HBC1.FSE). The target price is set to 950p.

In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that the impending bankruptcy-related legislative changes in the US is expected to reduce HSBC Holdings' bankruptcy costs, which constitute approximately 20% of the company's bad debt charges. The potential reduction in bankruptcy costs is expected to boost HSBC Holdings' earnings in the near future, the analyst says. Deutsche Bank believes that HSBC Holdings' attractive growth prospects and healthy dividend yield would support the company's stock valuation in the near future, despite short-term negative sentiments.

[crontab] 14/4/2005 09:03

Guys, with the Dow down 100 pts last night the fact that HSBC didn't drop at the open augers well imo. We are tentatively stepping out of the downtrend and a close above 850 should confirm it.

[bumpy dog [new]] 13/4/2005 11:46

veenhuizen - the ADVFN EPS figures are cents, not pence. Convert to sterling, and you will get a PER of around 15x.

[bumpy dog [new]] 13/4/2005 11:44

HSBC's Saudi-British unit's results for 2005 Q1 look good (EPS up 25%). Small in an overall context, but perhaps a useful reminder of future potential.

[the_doctor] 13/4/2005 08:05

Thats what I was thinking MB!
It says that on the pages here???

[monty burns] 13/4/2005 08:00

PE of 7.7? How do you get that?

More like 15 last time I looked.

[veenhuizen] 13/4/2005 07:53

current share-price 842.5
with a PE of 7.7 (advfn) and a NAV/share of 877 I think you can sit back and relax crontab!

[crontab] 12/4/2005 10:14

Got to be due a bounce surely?

[calleva] 04/4/2005 12:22

Any credibility in this rumour?

LONDON (AFX) - UK-listed banking giant HSBC Holdings PLC declined to comment
on a weekend reports that it is considering making a 75 bln usd takeover bid for
US investment house Morgan Stanley.
"We never comment on market rumour and speculation," said a spokesperson for the bank.
According to yesterday's Independent on Sunday, which cited sources within
HSBC, chairman John Bond is being pressed by senior figures in the group's
investment banking division to make a move for Morgan Stanley.
Although HSBC has always wanted to build its investment banking business
organically, many senior figures now believe that Morgan Stanley's depressed
share price is too good an opportunity to miss, said the Indpendent on Sunday.
The US broker has had a turbulent recent history, with senior-level
management changes, high-profile resignations, and a behind-the-scenes campaign
against chief executive Philip Purcell by a group of former directors.
sd/ak

[crontab] 01/4/2005 06:48

HSBC A Better Road Into Asia

Thursday, March 31, 2005 5:38:32 AM ET
Dow Jones Newswire

0917 GMT [Dow Jones] HSBC (HBC) is a better way to get exposure to fast-growing Asian economies than Standard Chartered (STAN.LN), Deutsche Bank says. Notes Standard trades on 12.3x 06 earnings and HSBC at 11.3x, while both give Asian exposure. Adds that Standard's ongoing investment in its own business led cost growth to exceed profit growth last year, and if this continues through a forecasted rise in bad debt in 05, it will be hard for Standard to rein in total costs. Standard +0.3% at 960p, HSBC +0.5% at 843p. (SES)

[tuftymatt] 30/3/2005 11:16

Hello,

I have traded this share many times over the years but have been out since August. The downtrend does not look good and with some in the city saying short banks I think there could be more of a fall to come.

6% more could be possible in the coming weeks but having said that a 12% rise from these levels should be seen IMHO over the coming 12 months.

[crontab] 30/3/2005 11:00

Blimey, this is a truly shocking share. Still holding through gritted teeth.

[crontab] 18/3/2005 08:22

Remember, HSBC can go UP as well as DOWN.