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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong Tech Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Tech Hits a Three-Week Low; Alibaba and Tencent Sink on Tax-Rumor Jitters and Global Risk-Off (Dec. 16, 2025)

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.74% on Tuesday, hitting a multi-week low after a midday rumor about “tax recognition” for tech firms triggered heavy selling. Alibaba dropped over 2%, Tencent and Meituan lost more than 1% each, and Tongguan Gold slid more than 6%. The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.54%. No official confirmation of the rumored tax issue was released.
Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hang Seng Tech Index Hits Lowest Since Nov. 21 as Hong Kong Stocks Slide on China Growth Jitters and Global Tech Rotation

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 393 points, or 1.54%, to 25,235 on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping 1.74% to 5,402, its lowest since late November. Alibaba lost 3.6%, Tencent 1.4%, and SMIC 3.6%. Losses followed weak China economic data and a global retreat from tech ahead of key U.S. releases. Shanghai and CSI 300 indexes also declined.

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  • Stock Market Retreats Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Amid Inflation Concerns
    May 20, 2026, 1:35 AM EDT. Wall Street futures dipped ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, with Dow futures down 0.3% and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures sliding 0.2%. Investors are focused on Nvidia, a key player in artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaking, as its results could impact broader market sentiment. Persisting inflation worries and rising Treasury yields pressured growth stocks, including tech. Geopolitical tension, notably the ongoing Iran conflict and threats of U.S. military action, add to market uncertainties. Nvidia's performance is seen as a gauge for the AI sector amid these challenges. The full earnings season finale is set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
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