Tencent Holdings: 2Q26F: margin likely under pressure on AI investment AI initiatives show promise, yet it is premature to declare victory; maintain Buy

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Tencent Holdings: 2Q26F: margin likely under pressure on AI investment AI initiatives show promise, yet it is premature to declare victory; maintain Buy

Nomura | Tencent Holdings 13 July 2026

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