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Hong Kong stock market
Latest news and analysis about the Hong Kong stock market, including market movements, policies, stock sales, and related exchange filings.
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Focus

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.

China stock market

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

China stock market

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

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Labubu

China’s Pop Mart struggles despite buy-backs as Labubu reliance sparks concerns

Toymaker’s shares have fallen nearly 50 per cent since February as investors weigh slowing overseas growth and dependence on flagship line.

Pop Mart has stepped up efforts to support its share price through buy-backs. Photo: Getty Images
Stocks

China’s onshore traders add Hong Kong stocks for third straight month

Mainland Chinese investors bought US$7.8 billion of stocks through the connect scheme in March.

China stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China join Asia stock rally amid Iran war optimism

Hang Seng Index caps its biggest gain in a week after Trump says US will end strikes on Iran, boosting hopes the conflict is close to ending.

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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.

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Iran

Hong Kong stocks fall with Asia as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher

Most Asian markets retreat as surging oil prices fuel concerns over the economic fallout, while aluminium producers rally on supply fears.

Artificial intelligence

Google’s TurboQuant dents memory-chip stocks, but analysts say ‘buy the dip’

Rather than reducing demand for memory chips, the advance could increase it by fuelling more AI applications.

China National Offshore Oil Corp.

China’s CNOOC to boost oil and gas output amid Middle East strife

Country’s largest producer aims to increase output by up to 3 per cent from 2025’s record level.

An undated photo shows a CNOOC oil rig in the Lingshui 36-1 gas field in waters southeast of Hainan, China’s southernmost island province. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
Television Broadcasts (TVB)

Hong Kong’s TVB logs US$7.5 million profit, shaking off 7 years of losses

A threefold rise in contribution from the Greater Bay Area drives 15 per cent growth in advertising revenue, broadcaster says.

TVB said its four channels reach an average of 4.9 million in-home viewers a week. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mainland China

Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence

Labubu and The Monsters series make up 38 per cent of 2025 revenue, while conservative growth guidance for 2026 weighs on confidence.

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Stocks

Global buy-backs soar but mainland China, Hong Kong see drop: Capital Group

The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says.

China 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
Mainland China

Memory costs ‘beyond imagination’ hurting smartphone makers: Xiaomi leader

Firms are being drawn into a price-raising cycle that could reshape the industry, executive says as company reports 27 per cent profit drop.

A man takes a picture of a Xiaomi phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026. Photo: Reuters
China 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.

Hong Kong stock exchange

Editorial | HKEX should heed recommendations from Hong Kong’s securities watchdog

As the city’s stock exchange moves forward on listing reforms, it would do well to also improve vetting and maintain compliance standards.

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China stock market

Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum

China no longer ‘unloved’ as advances including AI, biotech drive revival in investor interest, attendees hear at symposium in Hong Kong.

People cross the street beneath a large screen showing stock data in Shanghai on March 9, 2026. Photo: EPA
Middle East

Markets brace for rate hikes as prolonged Iran war stokes tightening fears

The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases.

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks see steepest drop in nearly a year on rate and Iran worries

Hang Seng Index slumps as investors brace for tighter monetary policy, with oil shock and war risks darkening sentiment.

China 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.

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 per cent on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKEX

Editorial | HKEX’s listing reforms will boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness

The measures seek to widen access for innovative firms seeking capital while preserving the city’s standards of financial probity.

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing at Exchange Square in Central, on March 13. Photo: Jelly Tse
US, Israel war on Iran

Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities under fire in Middle East

Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says.

SFC

SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns

Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct.

China 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
HKEX

SFC urges Hong Kong stock exchange to tighten listing, compliance rules

The Securities and Futures Commission made several recommendations to improve the stock exchange’s regulations.

The Securities and Futures Commission has made a series of recommendations to improve the stock exchange’s oversight of companies. Photo: Shutterstock
Cosco Shipping

China-based Cosco Shipping Ports expects ‘limited’ impact from Iran conflict

Unit of Cosco Shipping reports 1.1 per cent profit increase on 6.2 per cent rise in throughput in 2025.

China 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.

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