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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator, on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks near 2-week high as rate-cut odds rise on US inflation data

Consumer price index delivers ‘a pleasant surprise’ and suggests ‘gentle easing of persistent inflationary pressures’, investor says.

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Hong Kong IPOs excite funds, bankers as jumbo deals return, CICC says

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Hong Kong stocks edge up before key economic data from US and China

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Hong Kong bridges China, Asean, Middle East as ties grow: HKEX official

Office in Riyadh and plans for metal warehouse underscore HKEX’s role, Vanessa Lau says at Asian Financial Forum.

A drone view shows Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 15, 2024. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise from 4-month low as China regulator vows stability

Hang Seng Index snaps six-day losing streak after CSRC says every effort will be made to maintain market momentum.

China stock market

UBS sees mainland-listed equities at a higher level at the end of 2025

UBS says institutional investors like insurance companies are drawn to stocks as Chinese bond yields have fallen rapidly.

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China’s CATL poised to pick banks for US$5 billion Hong Kong share sale

World’s top maker of EV batteries is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could help it raise at least US$5 billion.

A CATL sign stands outside its research and development hub and the Chinese battery maker’s headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China, on November 8, 2024. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop to 4-month low on dampened rate-cut hopes

MTR Corp, Bank of China, Baidu and Alibaba decline, while risk of fund outflows from Asian markets rises.

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Consumers

Pop Mart’s Labubu: From Blackpink fave to fading frenzy

Elfin character loses value on speculative market, but gives investors faith in Pop Mart’s formula for monetising intellectual property.

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Toymaker Bloks jumps 82% in Hong Kong stock debut after sizzling IPO deal

Demand from Hong Kong retail investors was 6,000 times more than the amount of shares allocated to them, the second highest on record.

The Shanghai-based maker of Ultraman and Transformer figurines attracted huge demand in its stock offering. Photo: Handout
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks post worst week in 2 months on China outlook, trade risks

Stocks slipped amid concerns about China’s economy, US trade ties; Tencent, Orient Overseas and Haidilao lost more than 9 per cent in week.

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An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indexes at the Lujiazui financial district. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

With US tariffs unlikely to reach 60% Hong Kong, China markets will rise: analysts

Analysts from Pictet and BNP Paribas expect US tariffs on Chinese goods to reach 20 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively.

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Hong Kong stocks log 4-day losing streak while Tencent halts rout

Tencent stepped up stock buy-backs after a HK$477 billion sell-off in the past six trading days.

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Stocks

Bridgewater widens China lead on 40% asset jump in tough year

Its All Weather Plus onshore fund returned more than 35 per cent in 2024 while smaller local rivals delivered 38.8 per cent to 76.5 per cent.

Pedestrians pass by an electronic board showing stocks and indexes outside a commercial office building in Shanghai in October 2024. AP Photo
Hang Seng Index

Series of factors will conspire to limit Hang Seng Index’s rise in 2025: UBS

The Swiss bank expects the city’s benchmark index to rise above 20,000 by year-end, implying a gain of 3.7 per cent from Wednesday’s close.

The Hang Seng Index is displayed on November 14, 2024, when the stock exchange operated for the first time during a severe typhoon conditions. Photo: Sam Tsang
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BrainAurora shares rise 3.4% in Hong Kong debut as city eyes IPO crown in 2025

BrainAurora’s closing price of HK$3.33 values the entire company at HK$4.22 billion (US$542 million).

China stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 6-week low, erasing most of 26% stimulus rally

The Hang Seng Index has surrendered most of the 26.5 per cent rally driven by Beijing’s stimulus blitz on November 24.

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Smithfield Foods, the US pork giant owned by WH Group, eyes Nasdaq listing

The Chinese company took Smithfield private in a US$4.7 billion deal in 2013, terminating its 14-year listing on the NYSE.

Smithfield is the largest pork processing company in the US. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese tech stocks hit as US drags Tencent, CATL into military sphere

Both stocks tumbled in Hong Kong and Shenzhen trading, erasing US$38 billion in market value following the US move.

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China stock market

Tencent, Xiaomi drag Hong Kong stocks to 6-week low on geopolitical concerns

The Department of Defense added Tencent, CATL and dozens of firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ in register, stoking steep losses.

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China stock market

Chinese exchanges woo foreign investors after worst start in 9 years

The bourses met representatives of 16 overseas money managers and investment banks, seeking their inputs to jumpstart the market.

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The Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges met foreign money managers to seek their inputs on reviving the nation’s stock market. Photo: Xinhua
US-listed Chinese stocks

Trader who made billions in 2008 plans new hedge fund to bet on market swings

Former trader at Singapore hedge fund seeks US$250 million to bet on market volatility, corporate failures in Asia-Pacific.

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Passersby stand before an electronic board showing stock market indicators in Tokyo on January 6, the first day of trading in 2025: Photo: EPA-EFE
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver amid Chinese manufacturing, deflation concerns

Stocks added to losses in the opening week of 2025 as reports showed Chinese manufacturing growth cooled last month.

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China stock market

Taking stock: global investment banks hedge their bets on China market next year

After a forgettable year, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs and others make their predictions for Chinese equities in 2025.

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Chinese fast-food chain LXJ seeks IPO in Hong Kong amid market revival

LXJ operates 1,404 restaurants across 53 mainland cities, serving meals costing about 20 yuan (US$2.73) on average.

Chinese fast food chain operator LXJ International is joining a revival in IPO market in Hong Kong. Photo: Weibo/ @ Lao Xiang Ji
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as Beijing ramps up support for institutional buying

Some 20 securities firms, fund managers and insurance companies received US$7.53 billion worth of liquid assets from the PBOC through a swap facility.

Hong Kong Island’s skyline. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

Hong Kong stocks kick off new year with worst start since 2019

Hang Seng Index closes 2.2 per cent lower to start the year; on the first day of trading in 2019, it fell 2.8 per cent.

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Chery adds JPMorgan to arrange US$1 billion Hong Kong listing

The company may seek a valuation of more than 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion ), people familiar with the matter have said.

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