0243 GMT - Laopu Gold's sales momentum is likely to be sustainable thanks to sharp increases in gold prices, Nomura analysts say in a note. The resilient gold price trend and the Chinese central bank's accumulation of gold reserves has reinforced Chinese consumers' belief that buying gold and gold products would preserve their asset value and wealth, the analysts say. Laopu Gold has raised its product prices for the second time in 2025, which should help protect the jewelry maker's margins in 2H, they add. They reckon that the solid gold price rally should drive a rally in Laopu Gold's shares. Nomura reiterates its buy rating and maintains its HK$1,160.00 target price on the stock. Shares fall 5.8% to HK$769.00. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)
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