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Latest news and analysis about the Hong Kong stock market, including market movements, policies, stock sales, and related exchange filings.
A woman is seen near an electronic signboard in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Thursday. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) recently slid into a technical bear market. Photo: EPA
South Korea

Hong Kong tech resilience tested as South Korea’s Kospi slides into bear market

Foreign investors have pulled US$110 billion from Seoul this year, rotating into undervalued Chinese giants as momentum seen slowing for expensive tech stocks.

China stock market

South Korea’s debt-heavy market could drive global tech volatility, analysts say

IPO

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy’ rating, citing Beijing’s policy support

Accounting and auditing

As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny

With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.

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AFRC presents the main findings and insights from its annual inspection and enforcement reports for 2025-26. David Sun Tak-kei (L), chairman of the AFRC, and CEO Janey Lai Chui-pik. Photo: AFRC
Banking & finance

Futu expects mainland business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outlets

The company says it sees the CSRC’s crackdown as a ‘industry-wide issue’ rather than a penalty targeting Futu alone.

IPO

The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s dominance with IPO push

As Beijing makes history by capturing the Long March-10B booster at sea, at least 15 aerospace firms are racing to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market or in Hong Kong.

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Labubu

What Labubu fatigue? Star investor buys bigger stake in Pop Mart

China’s answer to Warren Buffett now owns a 7.65 per cent stake in the toy brand, despite a lukewarm reception for the new Labubu Hair Salon series.

Art exhibition ‘Shining Journey – Tracing Molly’s Starlight Footprint’ was held at Dolphin Square in Hong Kong’s shopping district, Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers ready new home sales amid muted price increases

SHKP released the price list for 120 units at its Garden Regency project in Kam Tin North in the New Territories on Tuesday.

China stock market

Star Market at 7: tech-centric exchange powers China’s innovation rise

Attracting capital behind breakthroughs in frontier fields, the market is a key part of Beijing’s drive for technology self-reliance.

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IPO

China’s appeal as portfolio diversifier grows: BlackRock strategist

‘China can provide exposure to different economic drivers,’ says Li Wei, the asset manager’s global chief investment strategist.

People walk on a street beneath a screen showing stock market and economic data in Shanghai on June 15. Photo: EPA
IPO

Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering

Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 11 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease.

Pedestrians cross a street next to an electronic sign board showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on June 12, 2026. Photo: AFP
Alibaba

Why Alibaba shares just scored their strongest gains in Hong Kong this year

UBS and Jefferies project the firm’s revenue to accelerate to 9% in June quarter, well above the 3% recorded in the previous quarter.

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IPO

Mainland court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed firm in lawsuit

Beijing Financial Court applied extraterritorial provisions of mainland China’s Securities Law, Financial News reports.

China stock market

Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance

AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight.

Large screens display stock market and economic data in Shanghai last month. Photo: EPA
IPO

Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to test Hong Kong market as lock-ups end

Shares worth US$11.5 billion to hit market as record wave of lock-up expirations starts and some firms eye share placements.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, where bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has its headquarters, on June 11. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s IPO surge

Hong Kong’s initial public offerings jumped 73 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by listings from Chinese technology companies. Still, even with a robust pipeline, the city is unlikely to hold onto its IPO crown this year.

China stock market

China’s divergent stock market displays a microcosm of the nation’s economy

The stock market catalogues China’s uneven growth, as manufacturing expands and consumption falls.

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Hang Seng Index

Mainland investors buy more Hong Kong shares, favour SMIC, Zhipu AI

Onshore investors resoundingly reverse previous month’s outflow with US$3.5 billion in buying, led by AI-related shares.

The logo of Chinese artificial intelligence company Zhipu AI is seen at its headquarters in Beijing on June 25. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Macroscope | How AI is both a boon and a bane for Hong Kong’s stock market

The AI trade has shown gaps in Hong Kong’s stock market, but the share sale boom suggests it is set to capitalise on Beijing’s AI ambitions.

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IPO

From AI chips to energy drinks: Hong Kong’s top 5 listing deals of 2026 so far

A semiconductor designer and mainland China’s biggest hog producer are among the companies behind the largest deals.

Banking & finance

China’s tax crackdown: A-share and Hong Kong-listed firms hit hard

Beijing’s anti-tax evasion campaign could expand, raising concerns that corporate earnings, cash flows and investor sentiment may be at risk.

BeOne Medicine's manufacturing site in Guangzhou. The company's Chinese subsidiary has agreed to pay 446 million yuan (US$65.6 million) after receiving a notice from a local tax authority. Photo: Handout
Hang Seng Index

Can Hong Kong absorb a US$100 billion share flood amid the global AI boom?

A surge in shares becoming eligible for trading comes as investors pour into AI-linked stocks in rival markets.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, on June 11. Photo: SCMP/Jelly Tse
Shanghai Stock Index

Hong Kong stocks tumble amid first-half global rally

Investors in Hong Kong have missed out on an AI chip boom, while also suffering amid concerns about China’s economy.

China stock market

Hong Kong shares drop 11% in first half on Fed pivot, lack of AI play

City’s exchange ranks among world’s worst performers as IPOs vacuum up capital and lock-up releases loom.

China stock market

Why brokers believe China’s AI-driven stock run will find fresh legs

Domestic and global banks put markers down on equity growth based on stronger earnings, exposure to energy transition.

People take pictures beneath a screen showing stock data in Shanghai on June 15. Photo: EPA
Hang Seng Index

Hang Seng Index caps worst week in over a year amid tech sell-off

Signs of an unwinding of record-high leveraged bets on AI stocks in South Korea and Taiwan sours sentiment in Asian trading.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, site of the headquarters of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

HKEX pushes deeper into index business as AI reshapes Hong Kong market

The bourse wants proprietary indices to better capture China’s technology boom as traditional Hong Kong benchmarks trail regional peers.

Hang Seng Index

Hang Seng Index briefly slips below 23,000 as Alibaba leads tech sell-off

Alibaba led Hong Kong tech stocks lower, pushing the Hang Seng briefly below 23,000 as AI and consumer worries hit sentiment.

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