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Hang Seng Index
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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Hong Kong stocks rallied as Chinese investors continued to pump money for a sixth consecutive day. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index closes above 20,000 on mainland Chinese buying

The benchmark gained 1.1 per cent, the most in nearly two weeks, while the turnover on the exchange was 14 per cent below average.

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Hong Kong derivatives trading hits record high amid market volatility

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Hong Kong stocks rally after Trump changes tune on TikTok ban

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Hong Kong stocks end nearly 1% lower on disappointing China data

China’s retail sales growth in November misses analysts’ estimates, while property investment slows further.

An electronic monitor displays various indices of the Hong Kong stock market. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong stocks fall after China’s economic policy meeting underwhelms

Statement from China economic conference devoid of concrete details about what stimulus measures government would take next year.

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Stocks advance as investors await details from China economic meeting

China’s economic work conference is expected to conclude on Thursday.

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Hong Kong stocks slide as China begins tone-setting economic conference

Investors are hungry for more detailed policy measures after a readout from a Politburo meeting earlier this week hinted at broader stimulus.

People passed through Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse
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China stocks regain appeal as Xi signals major stimulus in Politburo meeting

Strong policy tone ripples through Chinese assets, with both stocks and bonds rallying while the yuan strengthens.

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Hong Kong rally falters, investors await concrete support measures from Beijing

A rally in Hong Kong stocks lose steam as investors await concrete measures following Beijing’s policy pivot.

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Hong Kong stocks mount biggest rally in 7 weeks after Politburo pledges more policy easing

China to adopt more proactive fiscal policies and “moderately loose” monetary policies to boost domestic demand, Politburo readout says.

Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong stocks rise on stimulus hopes ahead of key China economic meeting

The central economic work conference is likely to maintain a positive tone for macroeconomic policies next year, Citic Securities says.

All eyes are on a key Chinese policy meeting next week, which could decide the market’s direction. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong stocks drop from 3-week high before key China policy meeting

Stocks retreated from a three-week high as a new round of tech curbs suggests more troubles ahead in US-China trade.

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Hong Kong stocks trade near 3-week high, led by SMIC, Trip.com

Investors weigh heightened US-China trade tensions versus prospect of additional economic stimulus measures.

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Hong Kong stocks jump to 3-week high as investors await China stimulus

Biotech firms WuXi Bio and WuXi AppTec soar, while China Mobile slips after making a bid for broadband service provider HKBN.

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A person walks past an electronic screen displaying the Hang Seng Index on November 6. AP Photo
Hong Kong property

New World CEO Huang has task cut out to set Hong Kong developer’s house in order

Company insider has a solid background, but will have to prove to investors that she is the right person for the job, analysts say.

Echo Huang Shaomei has been elevated to CEO of New World Development. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s stock market must continue to look north

There is no alternative of comparable potential for Hong Kong than the mainland and its deep pool of household savings.

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Hong Kong stocks cap second straight monthly decline

Sentiment on Hong Kong stocks took a beating this month, with a slew of headwinds for China’s growth outlook.

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New World sells Hong Kong sports park stake to parent to tackle debt

Stake in New World Sports Development, the developer of Kai Tak Sports Park, sold to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for US$53.5 million.

New World Development has sold its stake in Kai Tak Sports Park to its parent. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong stocks slide after posting biggest gain in 5 weeks

Stocks struggle to emerge from a slump that has dragged benchmark down more than 15 per cent from this year’s high in October.

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Hong Kong stocks stage largest rally in 5 weeks; hopes rise for new stimulus

Industrial profits at large Chinese companies dropped 10 per cent from a year earlier in October.

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Hong Kong to fast track mainland Chinese firms’ IPOs to revive market

Listing approvals for China’s onshore-listed companies will be streamlined provided they meet certain criteria, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says.

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HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting said the exchange has received more than 100 listing applications this year, with many planning to raise at least US$1 billion or more. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong stocks waver as investors assess Trump’s new China tariffs

Trump said he would impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China.

A worker in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong stocks trade close to 2-month low, NWD drops on Hang Seng removal

Turnover on the city’s stock market was about 5 per cent lower than the 30-day average.

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New World Development ejected from Hang Seng Index

Quarterly review adds video platform Kuaishou Technology and New Oriental Education & Technology to the Hong Kong benchmark.

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Hong Kong stock sell-off deepens with benchmark capping weekly loss

Baidu’s 8.6 per cent slump makes it the benchmark’s worst performer; Alibaba falls 4.4 per cent.

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A screen displays market data outside the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong stocks fall after 3 days of gains as traders await catalysts

Sentiment has cooled and cautious mood now dominates trading after the previous rally, Shengang Securities analyst says.

An electronic monitor displays the Hang Seng Index. The benchmark has lost 15 per cent since reaching a recent high in October. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong stocks rise as Howard Marks and Bob Prince see bargains in China

Oaktree Capital’s Howard Marks says the investment firm was looking for bargains on the onshore market.

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Hong Kong stocks rise as China pledges support at financial summit

Vice-Premier He Lifeng outlines plans to boost listings, market access and yuan trading, while Trip.com’s strong earnings lifts sentiment.

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