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Latest news and analysis about the Hong Kong stock market, including market movements, policies, stock sales, and related exchange filings.
Rising oil prices due to the US-Iran war risks stoking inflation globally. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 6-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.

Zijin Mining

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

China stock market

Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters

China stock market

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
IPO

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

China stock market

China stocks shield investors from AI turbulence ahead of key meeting

Investors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.

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China stock market

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.

The so-called AI scare trade has roiled global stocks in February. Photo: AFP
China stock market

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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Banking & finance

World’s biggest companies return US$2 trillion to shareholders in dividends

Financial and technology firms powered a 7 per cent rise in global payouts, with 30 markets logging record dividend payments last year.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound in relief rally as global AI scare fades

Hang Seng Index climbs as concerns over AI disruption ease, with investors awaiting Nvidia earnings to gauge sentiment.

Hong Kong shares track a rebound in global tech shares overnight after jitters faded that AI could upend business models. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

US investors increase buying of Hong Kong, mainland Chinese stocks

American investors bought US$15 billion of Hong Kong and mainland stocks in 2025, as buying picked up steam through the year.

A man walks on illuminated stairs at M+ Museum in West Kowloon as Hong Kong’s skyline is seen in a reflection on May 28, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism

‘China and Hong Kong are the biggest beneficiaries’ of US court decision on tariffs, Goldman Sachs strategists and economists say.

Hang Seng Index

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
China stock market

From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam.

A rocket blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse.

Hong Kong

Chow Tai Fook-linked firms set for record US$192 million hit in Giordano case

Hong Kong watchdog says share dealings dating back to 2016 triggered a mandatory offer obligation.

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China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years

As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.

A sign in Central shows Hong Kong stock information on February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China stock market

Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

Hong Kong stock exchange

Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says.

Stocks

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.

The index compiler has made some changes to the various Hang Seng indices in its latest review. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities.

An American flag is displayed over an entrance to the New York Stock Exchange in New York on February 12, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as regulator summons tech firms over train tickets

Approaching Lunar New Year holiday also dampens investors’ enthusiasm for technology stocks, analyst says.

Stocks

Sudden closure of Chinese restaurant chain’s outlets leaves diners in limbo

Operator Shanghai XNG Holdings suspends operations at 10 branches on the mainland, saying the closures are part of a strategic realignment.

Biomedicine: Companies

WuXi Biologics earnings jump as ‘follow and win the molecule’ strategy pays off

Chinese contract drug maker forecasts 46.3 per cent profit rise and signals continued growth despite US political scrutiny.

WuXi Biologics credits the performance to its “follow and win the molecule” strategy, which aims to secure work across the full lifecycle of client drugs. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as positive holiday bias sets in ahead of Lunar New Year

Southbound net inflows reflect investor optimism about Hong Kong stocks after the holiday, analyst says.

Bull statues look out over Exchange Square, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator is headquartered, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Shanghai Stock Index

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.

Stocks

Nikkei smashes record as Takaichi’s landslide victory ignites ‘Japan is back’ trade

Election result revives risk appetite after global tumult, as investors anticipate Japan will increase public spending to sustain growth.

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