Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market showed a narrowing upward trend, with the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index closing at 26,848 points and 9,285 points, up 0.9% and 0.7% respectively, indicating sustained investor confidence as the total turnover reached HKD 315.2 billion, slightly higher than the previous day's HKD 306.2 billion [1] - In sector performance, materials, energy, and healthcare indices rose by 1.9%, 1.6%, and 1.6% respectively, while consumer staples, telecommunications, and information technology sectors saw declines of 0.4%, 0.3%, and 0.1% [1] Real Estate Sector - The Hong Kong real estate sector continued its upward trend, with major companies such as Henderson Land (12 HK), Sun Hung Kai Properties (16 HK), and New World Development (17 HK) rising by 3.0%, 1.2%, and 7.2% respectively [2] - Recent adjustments in housing price forecasts by financial institutions support the view of an improving real estate market, driven by declining interest rates and a projected decrease in new housing supply [2] - The anticipated government announcement at the end of January regarding new housing supply statistics for 2025 is expected to further confirm this trend, with a projected 61.9% year-on-year decrease in private residential construction units for the first three quarters of 2025 [2] Macro Dynamics - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December showed a year-on-year growth of 2.7%, consistent with November's figure and market expectations [3] Automotive Sector - The automotive sector is experiencing changes due to a government announcement that will reduce battery export tax rebates from 9% to 6% starting in April, with a complete elimination by 2027, prompting downstream battery manufacturers to accelerate production and order placements [4] - This policy is expected to lead to a short-term surge in demand for lithium resources, with companies like CATL (3750 HK), Tianqi Lithium (9696 HK), Ganfeng Lithium (1772 HK), and BYD (1211 HK) showing stock price increases of 0.9%, 0.8%, 3.9%, and 1.6% respectively [4] Healthcare Sector - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index rose by 1.7%, with WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) announcing a positive earnings forecast, projecting a 15.8% year-on-year revenue increase to RMB 45.46 billion and a 102.7% increase in net profit to RMB 19.15 billion for 2025 [5] - WuXi AppTec's core business profitability, as measured by Non-IFRS adjusted net profit, is expected to rise by 41.3% to RMB 14.96 billion, exceeding Bloomberg's forecasts, which contributed to an 8.3% increase in its stock price [5] - WuXi Biologics (2269 HK) is also expected to report strong 2025 results, while Rongchang Biologics (9995 HK) signed an exclusive licensing agreement with AbbVie (ABBV US) for its new PD-1/VEGF dual-specific antibody drug, RC148, which includes an upfront payment of USD 650 million and potential milestone payments of up to USD 4.95 billion [5] Energy Sector - The new energy and utilities sectors displayed mixed performance, lacking significant new developments, while the thermal power sector generally rose, benefiting from stable coal prices despite colder weather in some regions [6] - Companies such as Huaneng International (902 HK), Datang International (991 HK), and Huadian International (1071 HK) saw stock price increases ranging from 1.4% to 2.2% [6]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,608 points, up 1.4%, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.9% to 9,220 points[1] - Total turnover in Hong Kong stocks reached HKD 306.2 billion, a 24.9% increase from HKD 245.1 billion last Friday, indicating positive investor sentiment[1] - Key sectors such as consumer discretionary, information technology, and materials rose by 3.5%, 2.2%, and 2.2% respectively, while energy fell by 0.3%[1] Stock Performance - Alibaba Health (241 HK) and Kuaishou (1024 HK) led the gains, rising by 10.2% and 7.4% respectively[1] - Midea Group (300 HK) and Shenzhou International (2313 HK) were the biggest losers, both down by 2.8%[1] Global Economic Factors - Increasing global uncertainties include investigations into Fed Chair Powell and rising tensions regarding Greenland, which may impact US-EU relations[1] - Oil prices fluctuated between USD 58 and 59 due to expectations of ample supply, while gold prices approached a new high of USD 4,600[1] US Market Insights - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 49,590 points, up 0.2%, amid concerns over Trump's potential interventions in the financial sector[2] - The Hang Seng Index futures closed at 26,994 points, indicating a premium of 386 points, suggesting a continuation of the upward trend in Hong Kong stocks[2] Real Estate Dynamics - In mainland China, the transaction volume of new homes in 30 major cities reached 1.16 million square meters, a year-on-year decline of 39.9%[3] - The decline in transactions was more severe than the previous week's drop of 15.1%, with first, second, and third-tier cities experiencing declines of 41.5%, 34.6%, and 46.8% respectively[3] Industry Highlights - The AI sector in Hong Kong saw significant gains, with companies like SenseTime (20 HK) and Fourth Paradigm (6682 HK) rising by 6.9% and 17.5% respectively[4] - The healthcare index rose by 1.1%, with WuXi Biologics (2269 HK) expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth by 2025[5] Renewable Energy Sector - The photovoltaic sector rebounded, with stocks like Xinyi Solar (968 HK) and Flat Glass Group (6865 HK) increasing by 1.9% to 3.8%[6] - The cancellation of VAT export rebates for photovoltaic products is expected to stabilize export prices in the long term[6]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index and the China Enterprises Index fell by 0.9% and 1.1% respectively, with brokerage stocks retreating after a previous rise[1] - The Dow Jones dropped by 0.9%, while the Nasdaq increased by 0.2%, and the S&P 500 fell by 0.3%[2] Oil Market Impact - Concerns over oil prices arose as Trump announced Venezuela would supply 30-50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., affecting market sentiment[2] - Oil stocks declined due to these market worries[1] Automotive Sector Trends - The automotive sector showed mixed performance, with smart driving-related stocks performing well, while traditional vehicle manufacturers faced declines of 1-4%[4] - Concerns about a potential drop in car sales and renewed price wars negatively impacted the overall automotive sector[4] Semiconductor and Chip Prices - Samsung Electronics warned of a memory chip supply shortage, predicting a price increase of 60-70% for DRAM in Q1 compared to Q4 of the previous year[1] - Chip prices are expected to continue rising, benefiting companies like Huahong Semiconductor and ASMPT[1] Pharmaceutical Sector Developments - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index rose by 3.7%, driven by the innovative drug sector and favorable regulatory announcements from the National Medical Products Administration[5] - The approval of 76 innovative drugs by 2025 marks a historical high, surpassing the 48 approved in 2024[5]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index rose by 0.03% while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell by 0.2%[1] - U.S. stock markets saw gains between 0.6% and 1.2% across major indices[1] - The night market futures for the Hang Seng Index closed at 26,562 points, up 188 points from the previous close of 26,347 points, indicating a potential short-term upward trend[1] Macroeconomic Indicators - The U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI for December was reported at 47.9, below Bloomberg's forecast of 48.3 and the previous month's 48.2[2] Industry Dynamics - In the renewable energy and utilities sector, coal-fired power stocks rose by 0.7% to 5.0% due to declining coal prices, which lower fuel costs for power producers[3] - Uranium mining company CGN Mining surged by 7.4%, benefiting from rising uranium prices and lower geopolitical risks compared to the oil sector[3] Automotive Sector - Black Sesame Technologies' smart driving chip A2000 received approval for global sales, leading to an 11.2% increase in its stock price[4] - Other related stocks like Pony.ai and WeRide also saw gains of 5.8% and 3.9% respectively, while major automakers like BYD and Geely fell by 2% to 6%[4] - Xiaomi's chairman announced a target of 550,000 electric vehicle shipments for 2026, a year-on-year increase of 34%, but the stock fell by 2.3% due to perceived conservatism in the target[4] Pharmaceutical Sector - Major pharmaceutical stocks in Hong Kong mostly rose, driven by strong performance in the innovative drug and CXO sectors[5] - Nanjing Panda Electronics surged nearly 40% due to its involvement in brain-computer interface technology, reflecting growing interest in this transformative field[5]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market started the new year positively, with the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index closing at 26,338 points and 9,169 points, down 2.8% and 2.9% respectively [1] - Total trading volume in Hong Kong reached HKD 140.9 billion, an increase of 18.4% compared to HKD 119 billion on December 31 [1] - The technology, materials, and consumer discretionary sectors saw increases of 3.9%, 3.5%, and 3.3% respectively, while consumer staples and utilities rose only 0.9% and 0.5% [1] - Baidu Group (9888 HK) and New Oriental (9901 HK) led the blue-chip stocks with gains of 9.4% and 7.2%, while Cheung Kong Infrastructure (1038 HK) and Tingyi (322 HK) experienced declines of 0.9% and 0.7% [1] IPO Market - The performance of new stocks was strong, which is expected to positively influence investor sentiment in the IPO market [1] - Wall Street's recent IPO of domestic GPU company Birran Technology (6082 HK) saw its stock price rise by 75.6% after an initial surge of approximately 1.2 times [1] Automotive Industry - On the first trading day of the new year, the Hong Kong automotive sector followed the market trend upward [3] - Geely Automobile (175 HK) announced a cumulative sales target of 3.024 million units for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 39%, exceeding its annual target [3] - The sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) for Geely are expected to increase by 90% year-on-year, with a target of 3.45 million units for 2026, including 2.22 million NEVs, a year-on-year increase of 32% [3] - BYD (1211 HK) reported total sales of 4.602 million units last year, up 7.7%, with its stock price rising 3.6% [3] - Li Auto (2015 HK) saw its stock price increase by 4.9% [3] Renewable Energy Sector - The renewable energy and utilities sectors generally rose last Friday, with Goldwind Technology (2208 HK) surging by 21.0% [3] - The company’s stake in Blue Arrow Aerospace received approval for its IPO application on the A-share Sci-Tech Innovation Board, drawing comparisons to SpaceX [3] - Meanwhile, Weisheng Holdings (3393 HK) rose by 4.7%, as its subsidiary received investment from Boyu Capital, which is expected to enhance its smart grid and data center energy solutions business [3]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,855 points, up 0.9%, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.1% to 8,991 points[1] - Total turnover in Hong Kong stocks was HKD 199.8 billion, down 11.0% from HKD 224.5 billion the previous day, indicating a cautious investor sentiment[1] - Energy, materials, and information technology indices increased by 2.4%, 2.3%, and 1.4% respectively, while healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples indices fell by 0.5%, 0.3%, and 0.3%[1] Stock Highlights - Baidu Group (9888 HK) and SMIC (981 HK) led the blue-chip stocks with gains of 8.9% and 4.2% respectively[1] - Pop Mart (9992 HK) and Longfor Group (960 HK) were the biggest losers, down 4.6% and 1.7% respectively[1] - Six new stocks listed in Hong Kong, all closing higher, with notable performances from InnoCare Pharma (3696 HK) and Wuyi Vision (6651 HK), which rose by 24.7% and 29.9% respectively[1] IPO Market Insights - The total amount raised from IPOs in Hong Kong for the first 11 months of 2025 increased by 228.1% year-on-year[1] - A decrease in the year-on-year growth rate for IPO fundraising is expected in 2026 due to a high base effect[1] U.S. Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 48,367 points, down 0.2%[2] - The Hang Seng Index futures closed at 25,880 points, indicating a slight premium of 25 points[2] Macro Economic Indicators - The U.S. housing price index rose by 1.7% year-on-year in October, slightly lower than the 1.8% increase in September[3] - The Chicago PMI for December was reported at 43.5, up from 36.3 in November and above the market forecast of 39.5[3] Industry Dynamics - The robotics sector in Hong Kong saw a collective rise, with companies like UBTECH (9880 HK) and Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK) increasing by 8.3% and 12.5% respectively[4] - In the consumer sector, prices for Labubu series products on second-hand platforms have significantly dropped, impacting Pop Mart (9992 HK), which fell by 4.5%[4] Healthcare Sector Performance - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index decreased by 0.5%[5] - Pharmaceutical manufacturing revenue in China for January to November 2025 fell by 2.0% year-on-year, with total profits down by 1.3%[5] - Retail sales in physical pharmacies dropped from RMB 53.8 billion in September to RMB 52.3 billion in October[5]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index opened high post-Christmas, briefly surpassing 26,000 points, but closed at 25,635 points, down 0.7%[1] - The total trading volume was HKD 224.5 billion, a 142.7% increase from HKD 92.5 billion on the previous trading day[1] - The Energy Index rose by 0.4%, while Materials, Conglomerates, and Consumer Staples fell by 2.2%, 2.0%, and 2.0% respectively[1] Stock Performance - BYD (1211 HK) and Geely Auto (175 HK) led the blue-chip gainers, rising by 3.7% and 3.4% respectively[1] - Sands China (1928 HK) and JD Health (6618 HK) were the biggest losers, falling by 4.5% and 3.4% respectively[1] Oil and Commodity Trends - WTI crude oil prices rebounded to USD 58, but remain below the six-month high of USD 70[2] - Gold, silver, and copper prices dropped by approximately 4%-10%, likely due to profit-taking[2] Macroeconomic Data - Hong Kong's export value in November increased by 18.8% year-on-year, surpassing October's growth of 17.5%[3] Industry Insights - MGM China (2282 HK) faces a significant increase in licensing fees from 1.75% to 3.5% of monthly gross revenue, leading to a 17.1% drop in its stock price[4] - The automotive sector saw gains, with NIO (9866 HK) up 4.9% and Xpeng Motors (9868 HK) up 3.9%[4] Healthcare Sector - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index fell by 1.5%, with Hengrui Medicine (1276 HK) entering a licensing agreement with Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692 HK) for a project valued at up to RMB 1.9 billion[5] Energy Sector - Power generation stocks, including Huaneng International (902 HK) and Datang Power (991 HK), experienced declines of 6.5% and 4.7% respectively due to unfavorable long-term electricity pricing announcements[5] - Goldwind Technology (2208 HK) surged by 13.7% following reports of its investment in the commercial space industry[5]

Market Overview - On December 24, the Hang Seng Index rose by 44 points (0.2%) to close at 25,818 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 10 points (0.2%) to 5,499 points, with a half-day turnover of HKD 952 billion[1] - Southbound capital recorded a net outflow of HKD 11.8 billion[1] - Semiconductor stocks strengthened, with SMIC (981 HK) raising prices on some production capacities by approximately 10%, leading to a peak intraday increase of 5%[1] - The US stock market showed minimal movement, with the Dow Jones down 20 points (0.01%) at 48,710 points, the Nasdaq down 20 points (0.1%) at 23,593 points, and the S&P 500 down 2 points at 6,929 points[1] Sector Insights - In the automotive sector, Hesai Technology (2525 HK) announced a strategic partnership with Meituan's drone division, benefiting from regulatory advancements in L2+/L3/L4, which may lead to rapid market share expansion[2] - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index slightly declined by 0.5%, with major companies experiencing minor dips; CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK) saw its chairman purchase 6.706 million shares at an average price of HKD 8.85, totaling approximately HKD 59.35 million[2]

Market Overview - On December 22, Hong Kong stocks rose, with the Hang Seng Index up 111 points (0.4%) closing at 25,801 points[1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 47 points (0.9%) to close at 5,526 points[1] - Daily trading volume decreased to HKD 169.8 billion, with net inflow from southbound funds at HKD 3.13 billion[1] Sector Performance - International gold and silver prices reached new highs, with Zhaojin (1818 HK) up 6.0%, China National Gold (2099 HK) up 7.6%, and China Silver (815 HK) up 5.8%[1] - New consumption stocks performed well, with Mixue Ice Cream (2097 HK) rising 10.1% after opening a store in Los Angeles[1] - China Duty Free Group (1880 HK) surged 15.8% following the official closure of Hainan Island[1] US Market Update - On the US side, the Dow Jones rose 277 points (0.5%) to 48,362 points, while the Nasdaq increased by 121 points (0.5%) to 23,428 points[2] - Tesla's stock rose 1.6% amid positive performance of its Robotaxi compared to Google's Waymo[2] - Nvidia's stock increased by 1.5% as rumors suggest potential chip supply to China pending approval[2] Industry Dynamics - In the automotive sector, stocks like Pony.ai (2026 HK) rose 10.7% due to advancements in L3 autonomous driving technology[3] - In pharmaceuticals, a collaboration between Ginkgo Bioworks (1167 HK) and AstraZeneca (AZN US) was announced, with Ginkgo set to receive an upfront payment of USD 100 million and potential milestone payments up to USD 1.915 billion[3] - Ginkgo's stock fell over 10% as the authorization amount was perceived as lower than expected, indicating a possible sell-off after initial positive sentiment[3]

Market Performance - Last week, Hong Kong stocks showed a rebound, with the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 0.8%, 0.7%, and 1.1% respectively[1] - Large insurance and domestic bank stocks performed steadily in the latter half of the week, supporting the market's recovery[1] - The pharmaceutical sector saw a rebound after the U.S. Senate passed the revised 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, benefiting companies like WuXi Biologics and WuXi AppTec[1] Sector Highlights - The automotive sector rebounded significantly, with XPeng Motors rising by 7.6% after receiving an L3 autonomous driving road test license in Guangzhou[4] - The healthcare sector's Hang Seng Medical Care Index fell by 1.8% overall but rose by 1.7% on Friday, indicating a potential recovery[5] - The renewable energy and utilities sectors experienced a general decline, although the photovoltaic sector saw slight gains due to expected policy support[6] Economic Indicators - The U.S. Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December was reported at 52.9, below Bloomberg's forecast of 53.5 but above the previous value of 51.0[3] Investment Opportunities - The upcoming IPO of Insilico Medicine, a prominent AI-driven drug discovery company, is noteworthy due to its rapid revenue growth and strong backing from reputable investors[5] - The recent policy on e-cigarette regulation is expected to create new opportunities for compliance-driven growth in the domestic market[1]