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Hong Kong News 16 December 2025 - 10 January 2026

HSBC stock in focus: Hang Seng Bank buyout clears vote, Hong Kong court date looms

HSBC stock in focus: Hang Seng Bank buyout clears vote, Hong Kong court date looms

London, Jan 10, 2026, 19:28 GMT — The market has closed for the day. HSBC Holdings Plc shares slipped 0.1% to 1,194.2 pence on Friday following Hang Seng Bank shareholders’ approval of HSBC’s plan to take the Hong Kong lender private. The move would bring a major local franchise entirely under HSBC’s control. The stock traded between 1,188.4 and 1,197.8 pence during the session and stayed just shy of its 52-week peak at 1,227 pence. (Reuters) The vote is crucial, clearing a major obstacle for an Asia-focused bet that carries real cash costs amid a complicated backdrop. The Hang Seng
10 January 2026
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Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hong Kong, January 6, 2026, 17:56 HKT — Market closed Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 363.21 points, or 1.38%, to 26,710.45. The benchmark traded between 26,498.36 and 26,858.13, keeping the 27,000 level in view. Reuters+1 The rally followed a risk-on session in global markets after Wall Street gains pushed the Dow to an all-time peak, helped by oil companies and financials. Investors in Hong Kong took cues from the broader push into equities as Asia extended a record run. Reuters Attention is tightening around U.S. data, with the December U.S. employment report
6 January 2026
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Top Hong Kong stocks today: Kuaishou surges, Alibaba climbs, CNOOC slides

Top Hong Kong stocks today: Kuaishou surges, Alibaba climbs, CNOOC slides

HONG KONG, Jan 5, 2026, 02:22 ET — Regular session Kuaishou Technology jumped 11.4% in afternoon trade, leading gains among Hang Seng blue chips as the benchmark index eased 0.06% to 26,321.87. Investors also pushed Innovent Biologics up 6.7% and Hansoh Pharma up 5.7%, while they sold oil producers CNOOC and PetroChina, down 3.5% and 3.2%, respectively. Turnover — the cash value of shares traded — clustered in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with the Tracker Fund and the HSCEI ETF in the top five, alongside Alibaba, Tencent and SMIC. etnet 經濟通 That split tape matters now because traders keep treating Hong
5 January 2026
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Hong Kong Stock Market Stalls Today — The One Sector Behind the Hang Seng Pullback

Hong Kong Stock Market Stalls Today — The One Sector Behind the Hang Seng Pullback

Hong Kong — January 5, 2026 — 2:08 AM ET Hong Kong stocks slipped.The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.08% by the midday break and traded at 26,302 in the afternoon, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.18% and the HSCEI lost 0.19%.  Futu News Breadth looked messy.Futu counted 1,099 gainers, 1,004 decliners, and 1,141 unchanged at midday, and that split shows traders ran stock-to-stock instead of buying the whole board.  Futu News Energy dragged hard.PetroChina sank 4.34% and CNOOC dropped 3.48%, tracking a softer crude tape after Brent slipped 0.4% to $60.49 as markets digested Venezuela headlines.  Futu News
5 January 2026
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HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:35 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK), the operator of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, last closed up 2.01% at HK$415.80. Yahoo Finance The move matters because HKEX’s revenue is closely tied to market activity. When trading volumes and new listings rise, the exchange typically collects more trading, clearing and listing fees. Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2026 with a sharp rebound as investors chased artificial intelligence-related names. The Hang Seng Index gained 707 points, or 2.76%, to 26,338, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 4%, according
4 January 2026
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HKEX stock jumps 2% on AI-led Hong Kong rally as IPO buzz returns — what’s next for 0388.HK

HKEX stock jumps 2% on AI-led Hong Kong rally as IPO buzz returns — what’s next for 0388.HK

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 08:17 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK), the operator of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rose 2.01% on Friday to close at HK$415.80. The stock gained HK$8.20 on the day, after trading between HK$406.60 and HK$416.80, with 3.59 million shares changing hands. Investing HKEX often moves with expectations for trading activity and new listings because it earns fees when investors trade and when companies list. With Hong Kong kicking off 2026 in risk-on mode, investors leaned back into China tech themes that typically lift turnover. That matters now
3 January 2026
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HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK) slipped 0.24% to HK$407.60 on Wednesday, as investors weighed a year-end rush of Chinese IPO launches and broader China-linked risk appetite. Hong Kong markets are shut on Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday and reopen on Jan. 2. Investing For HKEX, the operator of the city’s stock exchange, activity is the product. More IPOs and higher turnover — the total value of shares traded — generally translate into higher fee income, while quieter markets tend to crimp revenue. That linkage
1 January 2026
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Set to Reopen Monday: China’s 2026 Policy Signals, IPO Pipeline, and What Investors Watch Next

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Set to Reopen Monday: China’s 2026 Policy Signals, IPO Pipeline, and What Investors Watch Next

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 8:08 a.m. ET — Market closed Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading is paused for the weekend — and the cash equities market is coming off the Christmas shutdown — but the story around HKEX is anything but asleep heading into Monday’s reopen. As of Sunday morning in New York, U.S. markets are closed, and Hong Kong’s cash market won’t reopen until Monday, Dec. 29, according to HKEX’s trading calendar. HKEX For U.S.-based investors watching Asia, that reopen arrives sooner than it sounds: HKEX’s securities market runs a pre-opening auction session from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30
28 December 2025
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Outlook: China’s New Overseas-Fund Rules, Yuan Strength, and Liquidity Reforms in Focus Ahead of Monday Reopen

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Outlook: China’s New Overseas-Fund Rules, Yuan Strength, and Liquidity Reforms in Focus Ahead of Monday Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ET — Market closed Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading is paused for the weekend, but the story around HKEX is anything but asleep. With year-end positioning underway and global markets toggling between “Santa rally” optimism and “China macro reality check” caution, investors are lining up the next catalysts that could shape Hong Kong equities when the cash market reopens on Monday, Dec. 29. HKEX’s own holiday arrangements underscore how “closed” doesn’t always mean “inactive”: Hong Kong’s cash markets were shut on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26, while select derivatives—especially MSCI and currency products—remained
27 December 2025
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Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

HONG KONG (Dec. 25, 2025) — Hong Kong is accelerating its bid to become a tightly regulated, institution-friendly digital asset hub, outlining a path toward 2026 legislation that would bring virtual asset (VA) dealers and crypto custodians under a mandatory licensing regime. At the same time, the city’s insurance regulator is moving in parallel, weighing a capital framework that would allow insurers to hold crypto—but at a steep cost—while creating incentives for infrastructure allocations that align with government development priorities. The Business Times Taken together, the moves signal a broader Hong Kong strategy: expand the regulatory perimeter beyond licensed trading
25 December 2025
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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 — Hong Kong’s technology shares extended their pullback on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, dragging the Hang Seng Tech Index to a fresh multi-week low as investors weighed a mix of global macro unease and a burst of local policy anxiety. Alibaba and Tencent were among the biggest drags, with selling pressure intensifying intraday after a market rumor circulated about “tax recognition” involving high-tech companies—an issue that traders quickly treated as potentially earnings-sensitive despite the lack of official confirmation. TradingView+2Hong Kong Commercial Daily+2 By the close, benchmarks had pared some of their deeper intraday losses, but the day still
16 December 2025
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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 — December 16, 2025: Hong Kong equities closed lower on Tuesday as a fresh wave of risk-off sentiment swept Asian markets, pushing the Hang Seng Tech Index to its weakest level since late November and reinforcing concerns that Hong Kong-listed Chinese shares could keep lagging mainland peers during a global “tech rotation.” news.rthk.hk+2MarketScreener+2 By the close, the Hang Seng Index fell 393 points (‑1.54%) to 25,235, while the Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 95 points (‑1.74%) to 5,402. Mainland gauges also retreated, with the Shanghai Composite down 1.11% and the CSI 300 down 1.2%. news.rthk.hk The selloff was
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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