HONG KONG, Jan 26, 2026, 08:48 HKT — Premarket
- Biren’s H shares on the Hong Kong market closed lower in the last session, as traders awaited new signals ahead of Monday’s open
- Fed policy on Jan. 28 and a busy week of U.S. megacap earnings are driving AI-related risk sentiment
- Investors are probing if initial enthusiasm for new China AI-chip listings in Hong Kong will last
Shanghai Biren Technology Co., Ltd.’s Class H shares (6082.HK) dropped 2.98% to HK$35.80 in the previous session and will open Monday’s trading at that level. These H shares represent mainland companies listed in Hong Kong. 1
This shift is significant as Biren is turning into a go-to quick read for newly listed China tech firms, particularly in AI and semiconductors. With the market relying heavily on deal flow, early trading in new listings can either narrow or widen the opportunity for the next wave.
Offshore, the coming week promises turbulence. The U.S. Federal Reserve will decide on policy Jan. 28, while a flood of U.S. megacap earnings reports hits, with investors hunting signs that AI spending is boosting profits. “Earnings are the driver,” said Franklin Templeton strategist Chris Galipeau. 2
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech Index closed Friday 0.62% higher, offering a steadier setting compared to the stock’s own volatility since its debut. 3
Biren, a developer of GPUs for AI and high-performance computing, pulled in HK$5.58 billion in its January 2 IPO by selling 284.8 million H shares at HK$19.60 each. The stock surged 76% by the close, hitting an intraday high of HK$42.88, Reuters reported. “Chinese AI startups are going public faster than U.S. giants,” said Winston Ma, adjunct professor at NYU School of Law. Davis Polk partner Li He described AI as “fundamentally transformative, driving keen investor appetite.” The prospectus warned of risks from U.S. export controls after the company landed on Washington’s Entity List in 2023, limiting access to certain technologies. 4
Monday’s key test is straightforward yet relentless: can the stock attract buyers after slipping in the previous session? Plus, will volume remain strong enough to support smooth price discovery? New listings often react sharply when bids dry up.
China’s macro outlook is in focus, with the National Bureau of Statistics set to publish its monthly PMI report on Jan. 31. This survey-based measure tracks business activity and serves as a key early indicator for demand and factory conditions. 5
Policy and competition still pose the biggest risks to the sector, and these can shift rapidly. The recent relaxation letting Nvidia export its H200 AI chips to China under specific conditions highlights how quickly U.S. regulations can alter the pricing leverage of American rivals. 6
A slip in global AI-focused earnings or a fresh geopolitical shock could ripple into newer, less familiar stocks, where valuations are still being put to the test in real time.
Wednesday’s Fed decision stands out as the week’s next major catalyst, with U.S. megacap earnings right behind it. Closer to home, China’s January PMI, due on Jan. 31, will likely shape market mood heading into February.
