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Chinese AI start-up MiniMax shines on Hong Kong IPO debut
The shares jump as much as 113.2 per cent to HK$351.80 before ending the day 109.1 per cent higher at HK$345.
9 Jan 2026 - 5:07PM
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3 Chinese AI, robotics stocks gain in Hong Kong debuts
8 Jan 2026 - 4:26PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since May
2 Jan 2026 - 4:34PM
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Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing
Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.
2 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
Zhang Wen, chairman and CEO of Biren, bangs the gong at the company’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong on January 2, 2026, as HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan (left) and Financial Secretary Paul Chan (second from right) look on. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year
Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:26PM
Hong Kong stock market
Firmer yuan fuels share gains on bets Beijing will tolerate appreciation
Chinese equities edged higher on Friday, led by BYD, after the offshore yuan climbed through 7 per dollar for the first time since 2024.
26 Dec 2025 - 3:39PM
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China stocks recover from early losses on cautious PBOC policy tone
Mainland stocks closed higher after paring earlier losses as investors read the central bank’s latest messaging as supportive but restrained.
25 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
This photo shows a general view of screens diplaying financial market movements at the new building of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Shanghai on April 25, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break
Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session.
23 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
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.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:33PM
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China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach
Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition.
15 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM
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.
12 Dec 2025 - 4:43PM
Traders are hoping authorities will roll out further pro-growth initiatives to better align supply with domestic consumption, according to analysts. Photo: AFP
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.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:05PM
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.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong launches HKEX Tech 100 Index in pivot towards innovation-driven growth
Unveiling of benchmark tracking Hong Kong-listed tech firms comes amid a wave of property stock delistings.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:51PM
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.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:29PM
Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation decline in early Tuesday trading in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
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.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:35PM
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.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:11PM
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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.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:45AM
HSBC is banking on momentum in China and Hong Kong share markets to continue into 2026. Photo: Elison Li
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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.
1 Dec 2025 - 4:48PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong investors still flock to US tech stocks despite bubble fears
Individual traders are adhering to a ‘buy the dip’ strategy, Interactive Brokers’ David Friedland says.
27 Nov 2025 - 12:23PM
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.
18 Nov 2025 - 4:35PM
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.
17 Nov 2025 - 4:35PM
Pedestrians walk in front of an electronic sign board showing Hong Kong stock market data. Photo: AFP
US-listed Chinese stocks
US funds tread carefully on China as Oaktree and Appaloosa adjust bets
Oaktree exits KE Holdings, billionaire David Tepper’s Appaloosa boosts Baidu stake and Bridgewater stays away from China in third quarter.
15 Nov 2025 - 7:38AM
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4 Chinese firms’ listing debuts mark busy day for Hong Kong stock exchange
Pony.ai, WeRide and Ningbo Joyson fell at the opening bell, while Vigonvita Life surged.
7 Nov 2025 - 9:12AM
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.
5 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
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