https://www.scmp.com/rss/507651/feed Latest news and analysis about the benchmark stock indices of the Shanghai equity market, including the Shanghai Composite Index, the Shanghai A-Share Index and the Star Market for technology start-ups en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong China’s stock investors boosted their leveraged bets to an all-time high, helping fuel a record-setting run on technology stocks amid easing geopolitical tensions and earnings resilience. The outstanding value of margin trading on the mainland’s exchanges reached 2.86 trillion yuan (US$420.8 billion) on Thursday, rising to a record for a seventh straight day, according to the data by China Securities Finance. Leveraged traders poured the borrowed funds mainly into electronics, semiconductor and... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353661/chinese-margin-traders-raise-wagers-record-high-tech-stock-rally-full-swing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3353661/chinese-margin-traders-raise-wagers-record-high-tech-stock-rally-full-swing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 May 2026 05:30:09 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao With US equities regaining momentum amid easing tensions in the Middle East, questions are being raised as to whether global capital is rotating back into the world’s largest market. Investment advisers and fund managers said global investors were reassessing their asset allocations, though there was little evidence of a broad capital rotation away from Asia. While market performance suggested some reallocation, flow data remained inconclusive and did not point to a decisive shift away from... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352716/us-stocks-hit-record-highs-will-investors-keep-buying-or-stay-diversified?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352716/us-stocks-hit-record-highs-will-investors-keep-buying-or-stay-diversified?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:05 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Stocks across Asia rose on Wednesday, after strong earnings by several US tech giants drove a Nasdaq-style technology board in China near a record high and US President Donald Trump said he would hold off on a contentious escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets on the Chinese mainland reopened trading after the Labour Day holiday, with the technology-heavy Star Market in Shanghai surging 5.5 per cent to put the gauge within striking distance of its all-time high set in 2020. The stock... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352551/asian-stocks-climb-strong-tech-momentum-and-trumps-fresh-iran-talks-signal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352551/asian-stocks-climb-strong-tech-momentum-and-trumps-fresh-iran-talks-signal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 02:09:50 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Investor frustration is growing with Hong Kong’s technology index, as the benchmark’s prolonged slide contrasts sharply with the soaring share prices of several Chinese AI firms that recently went public in the city. The Hang Seng Tech Index – a gauge of Hong Kong-listed tech companies that was once seen as China’s answer to the Nasdaq – has come under pressure in recent months, and the index’s poor performance has drawn even more scrutiny amid the wider surge in Chinese artificial intelligence... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352477/why-hong-kongs-tech-index-failing-ride-chinese-ai-stock-boom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352477/why-hong-kongs-tech-index-failing-ride-chinese-ai-stock-boom?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Ant Bank, the digital banking arm of Ant Group, has rolled out stock trading services within its AlipayHK mobile application, marking a further push into Hong Kong’s retail brokerage market as fintech players race to capture a new generation of investors. The service allowed users to trade Hong Kong and US stocks and exchange-traded funds, as well as structured products including warrants and callable contracts, through the app’s wealth-management section, according to its promotional... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352264/ant-groups-bank-adds-stock-trading-alipay-app-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352264/ant-groups-bank-adds-stock-trading-alipay-app-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 May 2026 08:30:12 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong The long-anticipated state visit by US President Donald Trump to China next month could lift sentiment in mainland and Hong Kong equities, as investors bet that easing tensions between Beijing and Washington will support export-driven sectors and companies pursuing overseas expansion. Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, with discussions expected to cover tariffs, purchases of US goods and restrictions on rare earths. Any progress could clear a path for Chinese firms to... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351566/china-equities-set-boost-trump-xi-meeting-raises-hopes-thaw?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351566/china-equities-set-boost-trump-xi-meeting-raises-hopes-thaw?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong An overhaul of listing and trading rules has driven a 16-year-old board for start-ups on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to an all-time high, and traders believe the listed companies’ above-average earnings growth and exposure to renewable energy will extend the record-setting run. The ChiNext 50 Index of the board’s 50 biggest stocks and the ChiNext Composite Index both broke highs set in 2015 this week, outpacing other equity gauges of yuan-denominated stocks, which have yet to fully recoup their... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351146/chinext-shenzhens-nasdaq-emerges-investor-darling-start-indexes-smash-records?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3351146/chinext-shenzhens-nasdaq-emerges-investor-darling-start-indexes-smash-records?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:00:15 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings China has launched a bond-market-connect scheme with Brazil, Chinese media outlets reported this week, marking the first such link among emerging markets. Schemes such as this one, often dubbed “connects” between Chinese bond or stock markets and their offshore counterparts, typically allow investors to bypass special permits or capital-flow controls when trading on either side’s exchanges. China now maintains at least five offshore capital-market “connect” schemes on three continents. Hong... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351185/brazil-beckoned-china-now-has-stock-and-bond-connect-schemes-these-5-regions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3351185/brazil-beckoned-china-now-has-stock-and-bond-connect-schemes-these-5-regions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:10 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, with other regional markets mixed, as investors navigated the uncertainty of tensions in the Middle East despite the extension of a ceasefire with Iran by US President Donald Trump. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.2 per cent to 26,163.24 at the close, while a gauge of the technology stocks trading in the city sank 1.9 per cent. On the Chinese mainland, the CSI 300 Index bucked the downtrend with a gain of 0.7 per cent. A gauge of the ChiNext board of start-ups... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350939/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-after-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350939/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-after-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:54:03 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks advanced on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as renewed optimism over a potential resumption of US-Iran talks eased geopolitical concerns and dragged oil prices lower. The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 0.3 per cent higher at 25,947.32, extending a 0.8 per cent gain on Tuesday. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.3 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed. The ChiNext Index closed 1.2 per cent lower after jumping as much as 1.1... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:28:04 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Stocks fell and oil surged on Monday as investors pared back their bets on risk assets after US President Donald Trump said American forces would block the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the war in the Middle East after talks between Washington and Tehran to end the conflict collapsed. All equity benchmarks in Asia bar China slid, amid renewed concerns that higher energy costs would derail growth after crude oil futures soared back above US$100 a barrel. Brent and West Texas Intermediate both... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349829/stocks-drop-and-oil-surges-back-above-us100-us-blockage-hormuz-escalates-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349829/stocks-drop-and-oil-surges-back-above-us100-us-blockage-hormuz-escalates-war?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:54:27 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao China’s stocks climbed on Friday, with key benchmarks in mainland China and Hong Kong briefly returning to levels last seen about two weeks ago, as signs of a possible ceasefire between the US and Iran helped boost sentiment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.6 per cent to 25,893.54 at the close, after gaining as much as 1.3 per cent to briefly top the 26,000 mark – a level not seen since March 18. The Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.8 per cent. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:16 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks surged alongside other markets in Asia on Wednesday as oil plunged after the US and Iran struck a two-week ceasefire, reviving demand for risk assets that had been pummelled by fears of global stagflation. The Hang Seng Index rose 3.1 per cent to 25,893.02 points at the close after trading reopened following three days of public holidays. The mainland’s CSI 300 Index climbed 3.5 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 2.7 per cent. Alibaba Group Holding and other... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349319/hong-kong-stocks-jump-risk-appetite-returns-after-us-and-iran-agree-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:57:13 +0000 Neil Denslow,Raymond Ma Neil Denslow,Raymond Ma Chinese and Hong Kong shares suffered their worst month since January 2024 as the war on Iran upended global oil markets and spurred economic concerns. The mainland CSI 300 lost 5.5 per cent in March, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 6.9 per cent. Both indexes also fell for the second quarter in a row. The broader MSCI Asia-Pacific Index plunged 12 per cent in US dollar terms in March, its biggest monthly loss in more than three years. Stocks have fallen around the world since Iran shut... https://www.scmp.com/plus/business/markets/article/3348529/iran-war-hits-stocks-hong-kong-ipo-boom-falters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/business/markets/article/3348529/iran-war-hits-stocks-hong-kong-ipo-boom-falters?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:10:54 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks extended their rebound on Wednesday on signs that a diplomatic solution to Middle East tensions was making progress. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.1 per cent to 25,335.95 at the close, adding to a 2.7 per cent gain a day earlier. Technology stocks advanced, driving the Hang Seng Tech Index up by 1.9 per cent, after China’s anti-monopoly regulator called for an end to the price war in the on-demand food delivery market. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1.4 per cent and the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347782/hong-kong-stocks-extend-rebound-signs-diplomatic-path-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347782/hong-kong-stocks-extend-rebound-signs-diplomatic-path-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:03:21 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Tuesday on signs of a de-escalation of the US-Israel war against Iran after President Donald Trump said he would delay any attacks on the Gulf nation’s energy facilities. The Hang Seng Index surged 2.8 per cent to 25,063.71 at the close. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 2.5 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1.3 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index advanced 1.8 per cent. Biotech firm Wuxi AppTec rallied 11 per cent to HK$113.60 after its net... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347649/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-hopes-us-iran-deal-tensions-ease?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347649/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-hopes-us-iran-deal-tensions-ease?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:45 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks extended declines to cap a third consecutive weekly loss, as escalating Middle East tensions added volatility and Alibaba Group Holding reported a slump in earnings. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 per cent to 25,277.32 at the close on Friday, down 0.7 per cent for the week. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index slid 1.2 per cent, closing below the 4,000-point mark for the first time this year, while the CSI 300 Index retreated... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347229/hong-kong-stocks-waver-oil-swings-middle-east-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347229/hong-kong-stocks-waver-oil-swings-middle-east-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:02:46 +0000 Carol Yang Carol Yang China’s central bank named the continued stability of the country’s capital markets as a priority for 2026, a goal taking on greater significance as global markets are tested by the reverberations of the escalating US-Israel war on Iran. The People’s Bank of China designated the stability of stock, bond and foreign exchange markets as one of its “major tasks” for the year, according to a readout from a high-level meeting hosted by bank governor Pan Gongsheng on Wednesday. The bank also vowed to... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347187/chinas-central-bank-pledges-stability-capital-markets-amid-global-sell?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347187/chinas-central-bank-pledges-stability-capital-markets-amid-global-sell?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:09 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China slumped on Thursday, with a key gauge of yuan-denominated stocks briefly breaching the 4,000-point mark for the first time in two months, as a resurgence in oil prices fuelled concerns about a global recession following the attacks on energy facilities in Gulf nations. The Hang Seng Index tumbled 2 per cent to 25,500.58 at the close. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 2.2 per cent. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index retreated 1.4 per cent,... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347091/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-fed-warns-iran-conflict-clouds-inflation-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347091/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-fed-warns-iran-conflict-clouds-inflation-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:04:52 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Wednesday as investors tracked overnight gains on Wall Street and took cues from stabilising oil prices, despite lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Hang Seng Index added 0.6 per cent to 26,025.42 at the close of trading, marking its third consecutive day of gains and the longest winning streak since January 29. The Hang Seng Tech Index was little changed. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.5 per cent and the Shanghai... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:04:27 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose for a second day on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s gains, as oil prices steadied after a sharp overnight decline, easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions. The Hang Seng Index added 0.1 per cent to 25,868.54 at the close of trading, after rising as much as 1.6 per cent in the morning. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index lost 0.7 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.9 per cent. E-commerce giant... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:58:50 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by technology heavyweights, as improving sentiment towards the sector offset concerns over prolonged tensions in the Middle East, after prominent investor Michael Burry suggested the city’s tech shares may be undervalued. The Hang Seng Index gained 1.5 per cent to 25,834.02 at the close of trading, reversing the 1 per cent loss recorded on Friday. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 2.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.1 per cent and the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346696/hong-kong-stocks-edge-lower-us-iran-stand-oil-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346696/hong-kong-stocks-edge-lower-us-iran-stand-oil-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:57:31 +0000 Zhang Shidong,Ji Siqi Zhang Shidong,Ji Siqi China’s high-level policymakers have reiterated the need to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption, two of President Xi Jinping’s long-term priorities, in the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature and political advisory body. In this series, we take stock of how those efforts have progressed, and what remains to be done. When the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time in early February, US... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Zhang Shidong,Peggy Ye Zhang Shidong,Peggy Ye China’s top securities regulator outlined a plan on Friday to strengthen corporate governance, boost investor returns and cultivate globally competitive companies, as Beijing seeks to reinforce confidence in the country’s capital markets. “On the basis of continuously strengthening the authenticity of listed companies, we will further enhance their investability,” said Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), at a press conference on the sidelines of China’s annual... https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345738/chinas-securities-regulator-vows-tougher-oversight-shore-stock-market-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3345738/chinas-securities-regulator-vows-tougher-oversight-shore-stock-market-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks capped their worst weekly performance in four months as the US-Iran war stoked stagflation fears and dampened investor sentiment. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.7 per cent higher at 25,757.29 on Friday. For the week, the benchmark declined 3.3 per cent, its steepest decline for the five-day period since November 21. The Hang Seng Tech Index surged 3.2 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.3 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent. The war in... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345641/hong-kong-stocks-track-steepest-weekly-slump-4-months-us-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345641/hong-kong-stocks-track-steepest-weekly-slump-4-months-us-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:10:34 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Thursday alongside other Asian markets from recent sell-offs triggered by surging oil prices, buoyed by robust economic data and the opening of China’s annual “two sessions” meeting. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.3 per cent higher at 25,321.34. The Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 0.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.6 per cent. South Korea’s Kospi led the gains in the Asia-Pacific region, surging... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345493/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-asian-peers-two-sessions-opens-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345493/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-asian-peers-two-sessions-opens-china?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:08:54 +0000 Coco Feng Coco Feng Technology stocks across China, South Korea and Japan have taken a beating as risk-off sentiment sweeps markets amid escalating fears that the US-Iran war may further disrupt tech infrastructure and supply chains. Hong Kong and Chinese tech stocks have been affected to a lesser degree than their Korean and Japanese peers because of the different levels of exposure to energy and shipping disruptions caused by the Middle East turmoil, analysts said. In Seoul, the Kospi index sank over 12 per cent... https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345407/asian-tech-stocks-reel-us-iran-war-disrupts-energy-logistics-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3345407/asian-tech-stocks-reel-us-iran-war-disrupts-energy-logistics-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:04:16 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks fell to a nearly three-month low on Wednesday, as surging oil prices fuelled bets that rising energy costs would stoke inflation and cripple global growth. The Hang Seng Index closed 2 per cent lower at 25,249.48, the lowest since December 16. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slid 1.1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index retreated 1 per cent. Brent oil jumped 1.3 per cent to US$82.46 a barrel and the futures contract for Nymex... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345334/surging-oil-prices-drive-hong-kong-stocks-6-month-low-inflation-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345334/surging-oil-prices-drive-hong-kong-stocks-6-month-low-inflation-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:05:22 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Panic swept markets in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia, while oil and gold jumped on Monday, as a flare-up in geopolitical tensions put investors on edge after the US strikes on Iran. The risk-averse mood adds to the uncertainty and volatility surrounding global equities, which have recently been rattled by fears of displacement by artificial intelligence after trading at elevated levels. Iran virtually shut the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s shipments of oil and... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-alongside-asian-equities-gold-oil-jump-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3345062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-alongside-asian-equities-gold-oil-jump-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:56:52 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks closed out February with the worst monthly decline since October as jitters about artificial intelligence’s potential disruption to traditional industries put investors on tenterhooks. For the month, the Hang Seng Index dropped 2.8 per cent, dragged down by Chinese technology stocks. The benchmark closed 1 per cent higher at 26,630.54 on Friday. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.6 per cent, paring the decline in February to 10 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slipped... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344801/hong-kong-stocks-head-worst-month-october-ai-disruption-angst?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344801/hong-kong-stocks-head-worst-month-october-ai-disruption-angst?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:14:40 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong A rebound in Hong Kong stocks hit a snag, with the benchmark closing lower as results from US chip giant Nvidia failed to rekindle confidence in the artificial intelligence trade. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.4 per cent to 26,381.02 at the close on Thursday. The Hang Seng Tech Index slumped 2.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slid 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed. Alibaba Group Holding declined 3.2 per cent to HK$143.60 and Tencent Holdings fell 2... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344666/hong-kong-stocks-extend-rebound-nvidias-earnings-beat-boosts-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344666/hong-kong-stocks-extend-rebound-nvidias-earnings-beat-boosts-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:32:14 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks rose in a relief rally on Wednesday, taking cues from a rebound in global tech stocks as concerns about disruption by artificial intelligence receded. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 per cent to 26,765.72 at the close. The Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 0.2 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index advanced 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.7 per cent. HSBC Holdings surged 5.5 per cent to HK$142.70 after its full-year pre-tax profit beat estimates. Hotpot... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344526/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-relief-rally-global-ai-scare-fades?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344526/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-relief-rally-global-ai-scare-fades?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:03:32 +0000 Daniel Ren Daniel Ren Beijing is encouraging equity investors to pursue representative action against unscrupulous listed or delisted firms in an apparent effort to bolster confidence in the country’s stock markets, as trading resumed on Tuesday following a 10-day break. The Supreme People’s Court, mainland China’s highest judicial organ, also announced at a press conference that it would issue more edicts on civil compensation for insider trading and market manipulation to better safeguard retail investors’... https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344453/chinas-top-court-backs-legal-action-against-corrupt-firms-amid-equity-markets-rally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3344453/chinas-top-court-backs-legal-action-against-corrupt-firms-amid-equity-markets-rally?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao US investors stepped up purchases of mainland and Hong Kong equities in the fourth quarter, while Chinese funds continued to channel money into US stocks, underscoring deep two-way capital ties despite geopolitical tensions. Data from the US Treasury’s International Capital system showed that US investors were net buyers of US$9 billion worth of Asian equities in the last quarter of 2025, bringing total net purchases for the year to US$80 billion, according to a report from BNP Paribas. Of that... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344456/us-investors-increase-buying-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-stocks-despite-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344456/us-investors-increase-buying-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-stocks-despite-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:28 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s losses, as renewed concerns about the artificial intelligence race weighed on sentiment, while mainland markets rallied on the first trading day in the Year of the Horse. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.8 per cent to 26,590.32 at the close of trading, paring some of the 2.5 per cent gain recorded on Monday. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 2.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index rose 1 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index jumped... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344393/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-ai-worries-china-markets-rally-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344393/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-ai-worries-china-markets-rally-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:58:23 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, as investors bet the latest adjustment to US tariffs would ease pressure on Chinese exports after a Supreme Court ruling prompted a reshuffling of trade measures. The Hang Seng Index surged 2.5 per cent to 27,081.91 at the close, the biggest gain since January 28. The Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 3.3 per cent, the best increase since January 2. Mainland China’s bourses, which have been closed for Lunar New Year, will reopen on Tuesday. Food-delivery service... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344285/hong-kong-stocks-jump-amid-flight-us-assets-after-latest-trump-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344285/hong-kong-stocks-jump-amid-flight-us-assets-after-latest-trump-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:59:17 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday on the first trading day of the Year of the Horse, led by tech heavyweights, with escalating tensions between the US and Iran hurting sentiment. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.1 per cent lower at 26,413.35, after the market reopened following a three-day holiday for the Lunar New Year. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 2.9 per cent. Mainland China’s bourses are closed this week and will reopen on Tuesday. E-commerce major Alibaba Group Holding slumped 4.9 per cent to... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:04:32 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday as investors headed into the Lunar New Year holiday on an upbeat note, betting that the Year of the Horse will extend a rally that delivered the biggest lunar-year gain in eight years amid strong southbound inflows. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5 per cent to 26,705.94 at the close of trading at noon, ending a two-day decline. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 0.1 per cent. The Hang Seng Index is up 32 per cent since the Year of the Snake began on January 29, 2025, the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343666/hong-kong-stocks-slip-light-trading-investors-prepare-lunar-new-year-break?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343666/hong-kong-stocks-slip-light-trading-investors-prepare-lunar-new-year-break?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:51:02 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao South Korean investors returned to mainland equities at the start of 2026, ramping up purchases of Hong Kong-listed players in artificial intelligence and semiconductors amid enduring enthusiasm for the tech sector. They bought US$92.5 million worth of Hong Kong-listed shares this year as of February 13, according to data from SEIBro, a portal maintained by the Korea Securities Depository. The buying was concentrated in newly listed technology companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343628/korean-investors-pour-us925-million-hong-kong-listed-ai-tech-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343628/korean-investors-pour-us925-million-hong-kong-listed-ai-tech-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:30:13 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, almost wiping out a weekly gain, after a sell-off resumed on Wall Street on renewed concerns that artificial intelligence would disrupt business models across multiple industries. The Hang Seng Index slid 1.7 per cent to 26,567.12 at the close. For the week, the gauge barely budged, with a less than 0.1 per cent gain. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both retreated 1.3 per... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:03:36 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s market regulator summoned major online platforms for talks over irregularities in the online sale of train tickets ahead of Lunar New Year, triggering losses among technology heavyweights. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.9 per cent to 27,032.54 at the close, ending a three-day streak of winning sessions. The Hang Seng Tech Index declined 1.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both added 0.1 per... https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343249/hong-kong-stocks-slip-beijing-regulator-summons-tech-firms-train-ticket-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343249/hong-kong-stocks-slip-beijing-regulator-summons-tech-firms-train-ticket-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:57:50 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by holiday-related flows ahead of the Lunar New Year break, with investors adjusting positions as the market heads into a shortened trading schedule next week. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 per cent to 27,266.38 at the close of trading, adding to the 0.6 per cent gain recorded on Tuesday. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.1 per cent. Wuxi... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343127/hong-kong-stocks-rise-positive-holiday-bias-sets-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343127/hong-kong-stocks-rise-positive-holiday-bias-sets-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:52:29 +0000 Zhang Shidong,Yulu Ao Zhang Shidong,Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks gained, extending a rebound from a sell-off in technology companies, as traders returned to the risk-on mode on bets that the tumult has run its course. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.6 per cent to 27,183.15 at the close. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both added 0.1 per cent. Pharmaceutical firm CSPC Pharmaceutical Group rallied 5.5 per cent to HK$10.32, and biotech firm Innovent Biologics gained 5... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342992/hong-kong-stocks-extend-bounce-back-tech-turbulence-risk-sentiment-returns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342992/hong-kong-stocks-extend-bounce-back-tech-turbulence-risk-sentiment-returns?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:58:48 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Hong Kong stocks rose alongside other markets in Asia, as sentiment towards global risk assets stabilised and the victory of Japan’s ruling party in the parliamentary election boosted risk appetite. The Hang Seng Index added 1.8 per cent to 27,027.16 at the close, the highest in a week. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.4 per cent. Biotech firm Innovent Biologics surged 7.4 per cent to... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342863/hong-kong-stocks-start-week-strong-note-sentiment-stabilisation-japan-election?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342863/hong-kong-stocks-start-week-strong-note-sentiment-stabilisation-japan-election?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:06:04 +0000 Yulu Ao,Zhu Wenqian Yulu Ao,Zhu Wenqian A global swing over the past few days - from technology stocks to commodities and then extending to already sold down cryptocurrencies - has rattled investors, as violent cross-asset moves force markets to face a fundamental repricing in the digital economy and the broader implications of artificial intelligence. Analysts now warn that heightened volatility across asset classes could persist for months. The reassessment has played out through sharp declines across major benchmarks, led by a... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342680/tech-sell-rattles-investors-cross-asset-volatility-set-linger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342680/tech-sell-rattles-investors-cross-asset-volatility-set-linger?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:56:10 +0000 Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow Hong Kong and Chinese stocks had their worst week in almost three months, as risk appetite crumbles worldwide. The Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent in Hong Kong and the CSI300 Index lost 1.3 per cent, as both gauges suffered their biggest weekly declines since November. Technology stocks were the biggest fallers in Hong Kong, including chipmaker SMIC, and internet companies Kuaishou, Baidu and Tencent. The sell-off was part of a global rout, with bitcoin slumping to a 15-month low, gold and... https://www.scmp.com/plus/business/markets/article/3342661/stocks-fall-xi-trump-putin-calls-japan-election?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/business/markets/article/3342661/stocks-fall-xi-trump-putin-calls-japan-election?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:01:36 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, losing ground for the week, as a sell-off in technology stocks continued and dropping prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrencies rattled investors. The Hang Seng Index lost 1.2 per cent to 26,559.95, marking a 3 per cent weekly loss. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.3 per cent. Technology heavyweights led losses. Search-engine operator Baidu dropped 2.2... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342582/hong-kong-stocks-plunge-led-mainland-tech-firms-amid-global-sell-gold-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342582/hong-kong-stocks-plunge-led-mainland-tech-firms-amid-global-sell-gold-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:08:07 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks edged up on Thursday, as robust southbound inflows overcame losses in technology shares driven by valuation and AI-related concerns. The Hang Seng Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 26,885.24 as of the close of trading, after dropping as much as 1.6 per cent. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.7 per cent. On the mainland, both the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.6 per cent. Search-engine operator Baidu rose 2.7 per cent to HK$140.90 after unveiling a US$5... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:13:15 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks edged up on Wednesday, recovering from tech-led losses in the morning, as gains in mainland solar companies and easing concerns over a broad value-added tax (VAT) hike helped lift sentiment. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.1 per cent to 26,847.32 at the close of trading, after falling as much as 0.9 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.8 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.8 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 per cent. Power-tool... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:52:34 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday amid stabilising risk sentiment, but losses in technology shares capped the upside amid market chatter that Chinese authorities may target financial and internet value-added services for tax-rate adjustments. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.2 per cent to 26,834.77 at the close of trading, after rising as much as 1.3 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 1.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:48:07 +0000