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The reported divestment plans of WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics show their efforts to head off the potential impact of the US Biosecure Act. Photo: Shutterstock

WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics rise in Hong Kong as some operations go up for sale

The gains were made on the back of a report that said the two firms plan to sell certain overseas operations amid heightened US scrutiny.

The gains were made on the back of a report that said the two firms plan to sell certain overseas operations amid heightened US scrutiny

How long will China's stock frenzy last?

Shein plans Europe roadshows ahead of London IPO, sources say

Hong Kong stocks add to 3-week rally as Alibaba, Tencent lead tech gainers

This rally has more legs as many stocks are still trading below their three- and five-year averages, says John Choi of Daiwa Securities.

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Pedestrians walk past a sign showing the Hang Seng Index on September 27, 2024. Photo: AFP

Opinion | Hong Kong’s stock market has finally found its footing

Mainland China’s economic stimulus measures have boosted much-needed investor confidence in both its own and Hong Kong’s financial sectors.

Hong Kong stocks slide, halting 6-day rally as China frenzy runs out of gas

A key technical indicator shows the market is massively overbought, signalling an imminent reversal.

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Mistimed exits cost key investors US$3 billion in China’s stock rally

Beijing’s stimulus package has boosted Chinese stocks, but some investors missed out on billions in potential gains by selling their shares before the rally.

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Hong Kong stocks hit 20-month high as China frenzy continues

Stocks jumped for a sixth straight day as gains snowballed to US$3 trillion since Beijing unveiled its biggest stimulus package in this cycle.

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How ‘Big Short’ became ‘Big Squeeze’ as Wall Street misread China’s stock market

Global investors, who have been shorting China, now must scramble to rebalance their portfolios to ‘a more rational level’, analyst says.

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JD Industrials files a second IPO attempt in Hong Kong amid boom

The company submitted its second IPO application after a first attempt failed last year due to tepid market conditions.

A screen displayed the Hang Seng Index in Central. Photo: SCMP/Sam Tsang

China stock market surge: investors rush to buy shares amid policy easing hopes

Individual investors from China have scurried back to buy risky shares, but historically, wild swings in sentiment have foreshadowed plunges.

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In Hong Kong, young investors are chasing the US$1.8 trillion stock rally

An influx of young investors has overwhelmed some online trading platforms, leading some to opt for physical branches to open accounts to cash in on potential gains.

Alibaba, HKEX attract Chinese investors as inflows to Hong Kong stocks surge

Net inflows blow past last year’s total in a buying rush ahead of the ‘golden week’ holiday.

Chinese stocks set records as Beijing stimulus fans rush into bull market

Trading volume hit an all-time high in Hong Kong, erasing Friday’s record; combined turnover in Shanghai and Shenzhen reached an unprecedented level.

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A screen outside a Dah Sing Bank branch in Central showing the Hang Seng Index on September 30, 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang

Wuxi AppTec’s upbeat business update boosts stock despite US bill

A presentation persuaded investors that risk of a potential US blacklisting is low while growth in some business areas is ‘unprecedented’.

Shares in Chinese drug research and development group Wuxi AppTec closed up 23.9 per cent on Friday, the most since its listing in 2018. Photo: Reuters

Alibaba looks on course for a turnaround amid investor frenzy for Chinese stocks

The renewed positive market sentiment for Alibaba reflects its resilience after struggling in recent years.

Does China’s stock rally have legs? Analysts, hedge funds think so

US money manager Invesco, citing hopes of higher government spending, predicts a 20 per cent gain – on top of this week’s rise.

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New World Development shares jump after replacement of CEO Adrian Cheng

Shares of New World Development surged after resuming trading following the replacement of its CEO, as the property developer seeks a revamp.

New World Tower in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stocks notch best week in 26 years amid record turnover

The city’s benchmark index advanced 13 per cent this week, the best weekly gain since 1998 in a US$440 billion bull run.

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Chinese AI firm Chongqing Terminus Smart Technology files for Hong Kong IPO

Chongqing Terminus Smart Technology, a Chinese AI company, joined a growing list of companies seeking to launch their IPOs in Hong Kong.

Beijing stimulus likely to make riskier Chinese assets look better to investors

Investors are reacting favourably to a hefty stimulus package from Beijing and they are likely to take on greater risks with Chinese assets.

A man at a brokerage in Hangzhou. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Hong Kong stocks soar to 14-month high as Xi Jinping vows more support

Three-day run brings gains from a recent low point in August to 19.7 per cent, nearing bull market territory.

The Exchange Square complex, which houses the Hong Kong stock exchange, pictured on September 17, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

Chinese stocks recoup US$592 billion as investors ‘gobble up’ stimulus measures

The market lost some momentum in the afternoon with the realisation that fundamentals may not support a sustainable rally, analysts said.

China’s US$114 billion stock market rescue plan sparks hope for rally

The measures are unprecedented as they underscore Beijing’s determination to stabilise the market and boost investor confidence, experts say.

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China’s NDRC urges firms to use Hong Kong for financing needs

Hong Kong seen as a top financing platform for the mainland’s ‘attracting foreign investment’ and ‘going global’ strategy, an NDRC official says.

General view of Hong Kong from HKMA headquarters at IFC, Central. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong stocks leap by most in 18 months on China stimulus measures

Hang Seng Index surges 4.1 per cent for the best performance since March 2023 after PBOC pledges new financing tools worth US$114 billion.

A cleaner sweeps the grounds in front of the People’s Bank of China headquarters in Beijing. Photo: Bloomberg

Hong Kong stocks snap 6-day streak but remain near 2-month high

China’s central bank cut a short-term policy rate, bolstering the argument that lower US interest rates leave Beijing more room for easing.

Hang Seng Index posts biggest weekly gain in 5 months

Hong Kong stocks rose, with the city’s benchmark logging its biggest weekly gain in nearly five months, taking cues from a global rally.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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