HKG:9888.HK 7 February 2026

Why Tencent stock fell: an OpenClaw AI warning, chip shortages — and what’s next for 0700.HK

Tencent shares fell 2% to HK$547.50 in Hong Kong on Friday, tracking a 1.1% drop in the Hang Seng TECH index. China warned of security risks tied to the OpenClaw AI agent, which Tencent Cloud offers, while Intel and AMD flagged longer waits and higher prices for server CPUs in China.

7 February 2026

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Salesforce raises $25 billion debt for stock buyback, raising financial concerns
March 20, 2026, 2:25 PM EDT. Salesforce Inc. has initiated a $25 billion stock buyback financed through debt, half of its $50 billion buyback authorization. CEO Marc Benioff cited confidence in the company's future and attractive stock prices after recent AI-related sell-offs. The decision to issue debt instead of using cash reflects a strategic choice between the cost of debt (interest payments) and the cost of equity (expected investor returns). While buybacks can signal strength, relying on debt increases financial risk, especially if Salesforce faces cash flow issues. Analysts warn debt-funded buybacks should be monitored as debt obligations carry legal risks absent in dividends.