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Established in 1969, the Hang Seng Index is the benchmark stock market index, monitoring changes in 48 constituent blue chip stocks. It is maintained by Hang Seng Indexes Company, a unit of Hang Seng Bank, which is controlled by HSBC Group.
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Hong Kong stocks record steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war

For the week, the Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent, the worst weekly performance since November 21.

Shares in Hong Kong have been pummelled this week by the US-Iran war. Photo: Dickson Lee
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South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping nearly 10 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop.

Hong Kong stocks staged a rebound on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains

South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

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Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month low on inflation jitters

Brent crude gains 1.3 per cent to US$82.46, while Nymex futures rise 1.1 per cent to US$75.36.

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Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment

Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 7.2 per cent.

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Sell-offs sweep Hong Kong and Asian markets as gold, oil rise on Iran war

Crude oil jumps as much as 14 per cent to the highest level since January 2025, while gold gains 2.5 per cent on haven demand.

Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong stocks cap worst month since October on AI disruption angst

Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.

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Hong Kong stocks retreat as Nvidia earnings fail to sustain AI momentum

Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.

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Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

The gauge has fallen 5.5 per cent this year, while newly listed AI firms Zhipu AI, MiniMax and Beijing Haizhi are up at least fivefold.

The Hang Seng Tech Index, which includes Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan, has fallen 5.5 per cent this year. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

(From left) HKEX chairman Carlson Tong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan attend the Lunar New Year market opening ceremony at the stock exchange on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
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CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

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Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.

The MSCI China Index has risen more than 25 per cent over the last 12 months. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong stocks extend rebound from tech turbulence as sentiment returns

Traders move on to focus on coming US economic data that could reshape the path to monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.

People pass through Exchange Square in Central, headquarters of Hong Kong’s bourse operator, on February 6, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

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Hong Kong stocks hit 1-week high as Japan election helps sentiment

The election results clear the way for more fiscal stimulus, reinforcing a bullish outlook for stocks.

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