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Stocks

As US stocks hit record highs, will investors keep buying or stay diversified?

US equities rally amid easing Middle East tensions, but global investors remain cautious, focusing on diversification and China’s prospects.

Hong Kong stock market

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

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Hong Kong stock market

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

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Hong Kong 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.

A view of the One Causeway Bay building, home to Ant Group in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
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

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.

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Stock Connect

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

An electronic board is seen at the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange in Brazil. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

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.

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.

Hong Kong 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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Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said that American forces would block the strait on Monday after peace talks with Iran collapsed. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

China stocks advance as ceasefire hopes lift Shanghai and Hong Kong benchmarks

Mainland China and Hong Kong markets gain ground as easing political tensions and stronger factory-gate prices lift sentiment.

People walk near screens showing stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai, China. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong stock market

Stocks rise and oil slumps on US-Iran truce as Alibaba leads AI charge

Asian stocks found footing and oil plunged after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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China stock market

Iran war hits stocks as Hong Kong IPO boom falters

Conflict in the Middle East hammered Asian stocks in March, adding to the challenges facing Hong Kong’s IPO rush.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on signs of diplomatic path in Iran conflict

Investors cheered progress on peace talks and falling crude prices, helping the Hang Seng Index rise for a second day.

An electronic signboard shows the prices of stocks at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing building. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound on hopes of a US-Iran deal as tensions ease

Hang Seng Index jumps 2.8 per cent as investors welcome signs of Iran conflict easing after Donald Trump says assaults have been withheld.

The Hang Seng Index climbed on Tuesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks mark third weekly loss as oil volatility pressures sentiment

Hang Seng Index falls for a third week as investors weigh the US-Israel war on Iran, oil swings and corporate earnings.

Banking & finance

China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks tumble as oil shock revives recession worries

Shanghai Composite Index falls below 4,000 points for the first time in two months, underscoring investor jitters.

A resurgence in oil prices has fuelled concerns about a global recession. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend win streak amid stabilising oil prices despite Iran war

Hang Seng Index rises for a third day, the longest run since January, as Wall Street rally and steadier oil prices boost mood.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as oil steadies, tracking Wall Street gains

Hang Seng Index advances for a second day amid easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical risks.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as tech sector lifts sentiment amid prolonged conflict

Hang Seng Index climbs, driven by tech firms, helping investors look past prolonged Middle East hostilities.

A general view of Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Two Sessions 2026

China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

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China stock market

China’s market regulator vows more oversight to shore up confidence

Crackdown on fraud, stronger governance, higher dividends and more buy-backs will enhance appeal of Chinese assets, CSRC chief Wu Qing says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks record steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war

For the week, the Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent, the worst weekly performance since November 21.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China

South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping nearly 10 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop.

Hong Kong stocks staged a rebound on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Technology

Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains

South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen shows South Korea’s benchmark stock index on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-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.

Hong Kong 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.

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