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The latest news and top stories on Nasdaq, a leading entity in the financial services sector. Headquartered in New York City, Nasdaq is a global technology company operating multiple stock exchanges across the US and Europe. It specialises in providing stock trading, derivatives, market data and financial technology solutions. Serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks and brokers, Nasdaq is renowned as the world’s first electronic exchange and the second-largest globally by market capitalisation. Its business focus centres on innovation, global expansion and enhancing market infrastructure, aiming to improve liquidity, transparency and integrity within the global economy.
Kwang Kam-shing, CEO of JPMorgan Hong Kong, poses for a picture in Central. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland curbs: JPMorgan exec

The investment bank’s North Asia chairwoman downplays regulatory hurdles – and views the city’s rivalry with Singapore in ‘win-win’ terms.

Banking & finance

End of the affair? How China and Wall Street, once so close, are drifting apart

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HKEX

Next for Hong Kong’s exchange: ‘more products on our shelf’, HKEX boss pledges

Artificial intelligence

Sudden US AI fund sell-off serves as wake-up call for Chinese tech traders

In July alone, Situational Awareness, which bet heavily on the AI supply chain, reportedly saw its portfolio value plummet 67 per cent.

Digital screens display trading numbers on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 23, 2026. Photo: AFP
China stock market

Trump or trap: should China’s stock market entice investors with ‘good bubbles’?

Analysts say China’s risk-averse financial policy is diverting capital to Wall Street, advising the building of ‘good bubbles’ to promote growth.

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IPO

Why do mainland Chinese firms refuse to give up on Wall Street IPOs?

As the first half of 2026 sees record-low US debuts for Chinese firms, CSRC data shows a steadfast pipeline of firms keen to list in the US.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens IPO gates

HKEX will allow universal confidential listings and reduce market-capitalisation thresholds for IPOs by start-ups and international firms.

A man stands near the logo of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, at its hall in Hong Kong on July 8. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms

Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says.

Banking & finance

Healthcare IPO wave: US biotech firm picks Hong Kong over Nasdaq for listing

Axiom Biosciences founder says Hong Kong investors show greater maturity than Nasdaq in handling biotech companies.

HKEX

Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups

HKEX is moving towards closed listings to compete with other exchanges that allow for confidentiality.

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Central on July 17. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Hong Kong bourse weighs longer hours amid pressure from global peers: sources

Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day.

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HKEX says it is in talks with the SFC on trading hours, without giving specifics. Photo: Jelly Tse.
IPO

Comeback path: what Hong Kong needs to reclaim IPO crown, think tank says

City can regain ground by attracting new economy companies and issuers from across Asean, Middle East and Europe, FSDC says.

Hong Kong stock market

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.

IPO

Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX

With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.

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A gong is struck to mark the HKEX’s 26th anniversary at Connect Hall on Friday. Photo: May Tse
United States

SpaceX bankers prepare for potential US$20 billion bond offering, sources say

The offering ⁠would mark the first time the rockets-to-AI company has issued investment-grade dollar ‌bonds.

The SpaceX building in Starbase, Texas. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

United States

SpaceX vaults past Amazon’s market value, briefly topping Microsoft

Elon Musk’s company was worth roughly US$2.655 trillion at closing – some US$800 billion more than at its record IPO last week.

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SpaceX

Blast off on Wall Street: record SpaceX IPO could make Musk a trillionaire

At US$135 a share, the offering will raise US$75 billion, making it the biggest market debut in history.

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A new version of the SpaceX Starship rocket launching from Starbase in Texas in May. Photo: dpa
Banking & finance

Opinion | Why tech titans’ IPOs matter as much in China as in the US

Beijing will have to ask whether its capital markets and financial regulations can create and sustain companies of a similar scale.

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IPO

The world’s 5 largest-ever IPOs, before Elon Musk’s SpaceX listing

Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers.

HKEX

As Hong Kong stock exchange turns 40, can the chip supercycle keep IPOs flowing?

US$6.1 trillion exchange marks its 40th year amid fierce global competition, as brokers see challenges sparking opportunities.

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Hong Kong stock market

SpaceX share sale won’t drain Hong Kong IPO boom, JPMorgan says

Bank sees strong demand for Chinese AI, robotics and healthcare listings despite SpaceX’s projected record-breaking IPO in the US.

A SpaceX rocket lifts off at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo: Reuters
IPO

Hong Kong set to be ousted by Nasdaq as world’s biggest IPO market

International investors remain interested in Hong Kong tech listings due to attractive valuations, UBS and JPMorgan say.

Singapore

Singapore shines as a stable investment oasis in a global storm

Wealthy families are trading global uncertainty for Singapore’s regulatory rigour, driving record inflows and a revitalised stock exchange.

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Hong Kong stock market

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

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IPO

Hong Kong retains IPO crown but may lose to US mega listings over full year

Second place for IPO funds raised is Nasdaq, with US$5.65 billion from 18 listings, while the New York Stock Exchange ranks third.

An exterior view of the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central, February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Upbeat China industrial profit data lifts Hong Kong stocks for a fifth day

Profit at China’s industrial firms rose 5.3 per cent year on year in December, versus a drop of more than 13 per cent in November.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?

SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China.

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