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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.
A worker prunes plants near a statue of a bull outside at Exchange Square in Central, headquarters of Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator, on May 10, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver on mixed Tencent results, profit-taking

After a 19 per cent rally on the Hang Seng Index from an April low, investors are worried that the run-up was too fast.

Banking & finance

HSBC’s sweeping revamp leads to surprise Hang Seng Bank lay-offs

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Hong Kong stocks slide as China-US trade breakthrough buzz fades

Sentiment moderates on belief that trade progress could reduce the urgency for Beijing to launch fresh stimulus measures.

People sit in a plaza outside Exchange Square in Central, home of Hong Kong’s bourse operator, on April 7, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong stocks rally most in 2 months as US, China agree to cut tariffs

Beijing and Washington say they ‘have taken important steps to resolve differences through equal dialogue and consultation’.

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Hong Kong stocks extend best winning run in a year on tariff relief hopes

US President Donald Trump says trade talks in Switzerland could yield ‘substantive’ tariff cuts.

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IPO

Stars align for mainland-listed firms’ Hong Kong share sales

30 A-share firms have applied to sell shares in Hong Kong this year, surpassing last year’s 16, according to exchange data.

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Shenzhen-listed CATL is gauging investor interest for its estimated US$5 billion share float after receiving approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange’s listing committee. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong reins back local dollar amid capital inflow

In its first market intervention in two years, the city’s de facto central bank bought US$6.005 billion at HK$7.75.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks surge on trade-talk optimism, US tech gains

Benchmark Hang Seng Index heads for third weekly gain as China’s Commerce Ministry says it is considering trade talks with the US.

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HKEX

HKEX posts record quarterly profit amid trading boom, new stock listings

HKEX’s first-quarter profit of HK$4.08 billion (US$526 million) exceeds analysts’ estimate of HK$3.99 billion.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing operates Asia’s third-largest stock market. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

AIA, Xiaomi lift Hang Seng Index, offsetting losses due to poor China PMI data

China’s April PMI falls to 49 from 50.5 in March and short of the consensus estimate of 49.7.

Hong Kong shares fell on Wednesday after China reported poor manufacturing data for April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as investors await earnings from Chinese banks

HSBC gains 3 per cent to HK$88.35 after first-quarter profit beat estimates, announces US$3 billion share buy-back plan.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge down as Beijing economic briefing underwhelms

‘Wait-and-see approach’ among investors remains relatively strong without clear China stimulus measures, analyst says.

Semiconductors

China waives retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports, report says

China has waived its retaliatory 125 per cent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the US, according to a Caijing report.

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China has reportedly waived retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports. Photo: Reuters
Stocks

Tencent tops Chinese mutual funds’ holdings as Hong Kong stocks gain traction

Some 1,200 mainland Chinese mutual funds held a combined 151 million Tencent shares worth US$9.5 billion at the end of the first quarter.

Tencent was Chinese mutual funds’ top stock holding in the first quarter, according to data from TX Investment Consulting. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on China stimulus hopes, ignore Wall Street sell-off

Hong Kong stocks erase losses sparked by President Donald Trump’s threat to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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HKEX

HKEX’s move to explore cutting stock trading settlement time gains broad support

With the US and Canada cutting their settlement time, and the UK and Europe planning to follow suit, Hong Kong has to keep up, analysts say.

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Hong Kong stocks rise on China policy stimulus hopes to counter US tariffs

Chinese property developers rally amid expectations of more policy support for the troubled real estate sector.

Hong Kong stocks were back in positive territory on Thursday after tumbling in the previous session. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks ignore upbeat China GDP data as trade war remains in focus

China’s economy grew 5.4 per cent in the first quarter, exceeding Bloomberg’s estimates of 5.2 per cent.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks tread water as investors weigh US tariff moves, China GDP data

US Commerce Department initiates investigations into pharmaceutical and semiconductor imports, which could lead to tariffs.

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Hong Kong stock market

Trump’s tariff suspension lifts Hong Kong stocks by most in 4 weeks

The Hang Seng Index’s 2.4 per cent jump was its best one-day performance since March 18.

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A digital billboard displaying the Hang Seng Index data is seen outside a bank in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Donald Trump

Investors urged to diversify amid Trump’s tariff war and market volatility

Experts urge investors to diversify into alternative assets like private credit for stability and growth.

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US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roiled markets last week after he imposed punitive tariffs on America’s trading partners. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Exclusive | CATL keeps the faith in Hong Kong with plans to list in second quarter: sources

Some of the 178 companies that have filed IPO applications in Hong Kong may delay their listing plans, analysts say.

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Hong Kong property

Ant Group executive snaps up Hong Kong villa at 35% discount to market peak

Shao Xiaofeng and his wife Li Jian bought a four-bedroom, 3,314 sq ft detached house in Villa Rosa, Tai Tam.

IPO

Chinese AI firm AICT prepares to ‘get on the IPO runway’ in Hong Kong

“I’m optimistic about the Hong Kong stock market,” said Yan Jun, the founder and chairman of AICT.

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Yan Jun, chairman of Beijing-based AI company AICT, says he is optimistic about the Hong Kong stock market. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong stock market

Where does Hang Seng Index’s 13% slump rank among other major crashes?

The plunge pushed Hong Kong’s benchmark index into bear territory, as it has lost more than 20 per cent from a recent peak.

Anxious investors watch the stock market coverage at a bank after the crash on October 28, 1997. Photo: SCMP
Digital currencies

Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs

Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong remains braced for an IPOs windfall despite Trump factor

The city’s stock exchange aims to regain its global top spot for offerings as investors return to Chinese equities.

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