Bullish New World Bets Hit Record on Optimism It Won’t Default

The Victoria Dockside commercial complex, developed by New World Development Co., in Hong Kong. — The Victoria Dockside commercial complex, developed by New World Development Co., in Hong Kong.Photographer: Chan Long Hei/Bloomberg

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By Cecile Vannucci

June 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM EDT

Bullish options bets on New World Development Co. surged to a peak on Tuesday, as the stock rebounded with analysts estimating the chances of a default are low despite the constant debt concerns.

Also read: New World Rises as Analysts See Default Unlikely: Street Wrap