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Latest news and analysis about the Hong Kong stock market, including market movements, policies, stock sales, and related exchange filings.
General view of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

China’s ChiNext Index up 3.5% as global semiconductor rally broadens

Tech-heavy index breaches the 3,900-point mark amid strong signals from Beijing that it is committed to chip self-sufficiency.

China stock market

AI power gap fuels Weichai, GE Vernova shares as generator demand surges

Bonds

Chinese household appliance maker Midea seeks US$2.2b from convertible bond sale

Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong stocks hit 2-month high on hopes of Middle East war ending

Media reports of a proposed memorandum of understanding boost hopes of a diplomatic resolution to the US-Israel war on Iran.

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People walk outside the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central. Photo: May Tse
China stock market

‘China’s Nasdaq’ nears record high as strong tech momentum buoys Asian stocks

Asia’s stock markets received a boost as US tech giants reported strong results and President Donald Trump signalled more Iran peace talks.

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China stock market

Chinese AI stocks are surging. So why is Hong Kong’s tech index still falling?

Hong Kong has seen a string of blockbuster listings by Chinese AI firms in recent months. Yet the Hang Seng Tech Index remains deep in a slump.

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China stock market

Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts.

The launch of DeepSeek’s V4 may lower the costs of AI integration into daily lives and broaden commercial usage, according to analysts. Photo: AFP
China stock market

Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong

Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities.

China stock market

Chinese property stocks primed for comeback as industry shows signs of turning

Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021.

Sinopec

China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings

First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins.

China’s oil stocks have been in focus since crude prices spiked following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
CATL

CATL falls nearly 7% on US$5 billion placement to expand renewables

Battery maker says it plans to sell 62.4 million Hong Kong-traded shares for HK$628.20 apiece to at least six unspecified investors.

People walk past a Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd logo at the Auto Shanghai show on April 18. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

China equities set for boost as Trump-Xi meeting raises hopes of thaw

Investors are betting a Trump-Xi summit will ease tensions, helping Chinese equities close their long-standing valuation gap.

China stock market

Baijiu bet: top China fund manager backs consumer rebound

Zhang Kun ramps up exposure to liquor makers and e-commerce, backing a gradual recovery in consumption despite weak retail data.

China stock market

China’s hottest stock market hits record high, outpacing rivals after reforms

Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month.

Bull statues are seen in front of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on November 17, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as options multiply

Wave of listings provides more ‘pure-play’ AI investment options across mainland and Hong Kong exchanges, BNP Paribas says.

Last year’s emergence of DeepSeek drove concentrated buying of Hong Kong-listed technology giants. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market

Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks drop as war uncertainty lingers after ceasefire extension

Investors need more conviction about material progress on a ceasefire and the normalisation of oil flow, investor says.

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Mainland China

Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital

In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.

An index tracking the long-standing premium for A shares over H shares is down significantly from a February 2024 high. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market

Outlook for China stocks brightens on capital flows, rebounding home prices

Resilience shown since start of Middle East war likely to continue amid haven demand, according to fund managers and investment banks.

Banking & finance

Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage amid consolidation push

Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict

The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.

Helping boost Hong Kong are a pegged exchange rate, free capital flows and support from China’s economic strength. Photo: Jelly Tse
Pop Mart

China’s Warren Buffett calls Pop Mart a long-term buy, hints at owning stake

Duan Yongping sees Pop Mart as a promising long-term investment, praising its growth potential and unique business model.

Labubu dolls are on display at the Pop Mart store at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: AP
Stocks

Chinese AI firm SenseTime to raise US$415 million via share placement

Placement priced at an 8.6 per cent discount as the AI firm boosts investment in multimodal models and cloud infrastructure.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears

Hong Kong stocks advance on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains.

China stock market

Stocks claw back most US-Iran war losses amid hopes diplomacy will prevail

The oil shock has already fuelled inflation expectations, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy.

An electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. Photo: AP
EVs: Companies

Chinese EV stocks jump on surging exports, domestic demand hopes

Nio, BYD and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter.

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A photo taken on April 10, 2026, shows vehicles awaiting export at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong Province. Photo: Xinhua
China stock market

Stocks drop and oil surges back above US$100 as US blockade of Hormuz escalates war

Stock markets across Asia fell, with Japan’s Nikkei losing 0.7 per cent and South Korea’s Kospi dropping 0.9 per cent.

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Bonds

China reflation bets waver as bond gains outpace sluggish equities

Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains.

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