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Stock Connect
The mechanism by which international investors can trade via the Hong Kong stock exchange to directly access stocks listed in mainland China. The scheme, launched in November 2014, adds more than 800 companies with market capitalisations equivalent to US$1 billion or more to the universe of stocks available to global investors. It marks a significant reform and liberalisation of China’s capital markets.
Chipmaker SMIC leads the gainers in Wednesday’s trading session. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as Wall Street rally boosts confidence in earnings growth

Investors shrug off weaker US Federal Reserve easing hopes and bet on resilient corporate profits into 2026.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break

IPO

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

Hong Kong stock market

SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break

Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26.

Stock market trading will be limited this week due to the Christmas holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKEX

HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures

Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market.

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China stock market

Look beyond AI ‘titans’ for growth stocks, BofA Securities says

Investors should shift focus to AI-driven sectors with more rising stars, under-covered companies and pair-trading opportunities.

Sectors with relatively high profitability include semiconductor equipment, printed circuit boards, optical modules, and outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing, according to BofA Securities. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat as traders await policy signals from China conference

Investors look to CEWC for growth target, property sector stabilisation and measures to boost domestic demand.

IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG

It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally

Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress.

Hong Kong stocks rally in the afternoon. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says

HSBC Private Bank sets a target of 31,000 for the Hang Seng Index next year, representing a 22 per cent gain from Tuesday’s close.

A child poses next to a bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook

Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals

Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.

China stock market

Moore Threads shares dazzle with fivefold jump in Shanghai debut

Moore’s shares began trading at 650 yuan amid a declining market, a 468 per cent jump from their initial public offering price of 114.28 yuan.

Chinese GPU manufacturer Moore Threads announced the MTT S4000, its latest AI graphics card, on December 19, 2023. Photo: Handout
China stock market

China’s stock market set for earnings-driven growth after stretching valuations

China stocks’ next phase of growth hinges on earnings, not just higher valuations, says BofA Global Research’s Winnie Wu.

China’s AI and robotics sectors could underpin economic growth and stock market gains. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

HSBC tips Hong Kong and mainland Chinese shares to maintain momentum in 2026

Attractive valuations, improved fundamentals and pro-growth policies – HSBC and UBS expect a ‘good year’ ahead as China hits growth targets.

Hong Kong stock market

Tech firms lead Hong Kong stock advance with rate cut ‘locked in’

Growing confidence in a US interest-rate cut overcomes concerns about an AI bubble and a contraction in mainland factory activity.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on HKEX

Financial Secretary Paul Chan touted bilateral trade ties and a shared passion for creativity in his speech to the Trade Development Council.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan, seen on Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hopes to encourage Italian firms to invest in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
China stock market

China’s AI stock rally has room to run as valuations lag US giants: Goldman

AI stock rally is sustainable and tech shares will be driven by application-focused growth, chief China equity strategist Kinger Lau says.

Hong Kong stock market

Innovent, first Chinese firm to market weight-loss drug, joins Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong benchmark expands membership to 89 after the inclusion of Innovent Biologics.

Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index sinks 2.4% to cap worst week since April on AI bubble fears

Hong Kong stock benchmark’s loss of 5.1 per cent for the five-day period is the most since April 11.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat after gains powered by Nvidia earnings fizzle out

Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index rises 1.7 per cent on reports China is considering measures to revive its struggling property market.

People walk past a digital screen showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for fourth day on AI valuations, uncertain Fed policy path

Wall Street sell-off hits Magnificent Seven, while chances of a December Fed rate cut fall below 50 per cent.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stock decline deepens on AI valuation concerns, Fed rate outlook

The Hong Kong stock benchmark’s 1.7 per cent slump on Tuesday was its biggest since October 31.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as US data delay, Fed policy uncertainty hit sentiment

The US government will release nonfarm payrolls for September on Thursday, the first data since the 43-day shutdown.

Pedestrians walk in front of an electronic sign board showing Hong Kong stock market data. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong renews contract for top market regulator Julia Leung

The CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission will stay on for at least two more years to see through a series of ongoing reforms.

Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission, pictured at the commission’s office in Quarry Bay on December 15, 2022. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

HKEX rides rising turnover and IPOs to post record profit of US$628 million

Third-quarter profit jumps 56 per cent from a year earlier to HK$4.9 billion (US$628 million), beating analysts’ estimate of HK$4.7 billion.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for a second day as AI bubble fears hit Wall Street

Losses mirror Wall Street after Palantir Technologies tumbled 8 per cent despite beating revenue estimates.

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