Market Overview - On January 7, Hong Kong's major stock indices showed a downward trend, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 26,458.95 points, down 0.94% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index also ended its previous week's gains, falling 1.49% to 5,738.52 points [1] - The market turnover exceeded HKD 276 billion, ending the upward momentum of the three major indices from the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance - The biopharmaceutical sector showed significant activity towards the end of the trading session, with notable gains in several stocks [1] - Rongchang Biopharmaceutical (09995.HK) rose over 12%, while 3SBio (01530.HK) and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) closed with gains of over 7% and 5%, respectively [1] - Other sectors such as paper, non-ferrous metals, and coal also saw some individual stocks increase in value [1] Brokerages - In contrast, brokerage stocks faced pressure, with Guotai Junan International (01788.HK) declining over 5% [1] - Both China Merchants Securities (06099.HK) and Everbright Securities (06178.HK) also experienced declines of over 2% [1]

Group 1 - Hong Kong brokerage stocks experienced a decline in the afternoon session, with Guotai Junan International falling over 5% [1] - Other notable declines included GF Securities and Huatai Securities, both dropping over 4% [1] - Additional firms such as China Merchants Securities, Xinguang International, and Zhongzhou Securities also saw their stock prices decrease [1]

Group 1 - Hong Kong brokerage stocks experienced a decline in the afternoon, with Guotai Junan International falling over 5% [1] - Other notable declines included GF Securities and Huatai Securities, both dropping over 4% [1] - Additional firms such as China Merchants Securities, Xinguang International, and Zhongzhou Securities also saw their stock prices decrease [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.38% on January 6, closing at 26,710.45 points, with a net inflow of HKD 2.879 billion through the southbound trading channel [1]. Group 1: Market Activity - The total trading volume for the southbound trading on January 6 was HKD 133.353 billion, with a net buying amount of HKD 2.879 billion [1]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading had a total transaction amount of HKD 81.029 billion, with a net buying of HKD 0.975 billion, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange had a transaction amount of HKD 52.324 billion and a net buying of HKD 1.903 billion [1]. Group 2: Active Stocks - In the Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W had the highest transaction amount of HKD 50.49 billion, followed by SMIC and Tencent Holdings with transaction amounts of HKD 44.27 billion and HKD 41.10 billion, respectively [1]. - Alibaba-W recorded a net buying amount of HKD 20.61 billion, despite a closing price drop of 1.31% [1]. - China Mobile had the highest net selling amount of HKD 8.75 billion, with a closing price decrease of 0.12% [1]. Group 3: Shenzhen Stock Exchange Activity - In the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W also led with a transaction amount of HKD 43.74 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and SMIC with HKD 28.76 billion and HKD 20.96 billion, respectively [2]. - The highest net buying stock was Ping An Insurance, with a net buying amount of HKD 10.81 billion, and it closed up by 4.96% [2]. - Tencent Holdings experienced the highest net selling amount of HKD 8.15 billion, while its closing price increased by 1.28% [2].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index rose by 1.38% on January 6, with southbound trading totaling HKD 133.35 billion, including HKD 68.12 billion in buying and HKD 65.24 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 2.88 billion [1] - The southbound trading through Stock Connect (Shenzhen) had a total trading amount of HKD 52.32 billion, with net buying of HKD 1.90 billion, while the trading through Stock Connect (Shanghai) totaled HKD 81.03 billion, with net buying of HKD 0.98 billion [1] - Active stocks in southbound trading included Alibaba-W with a total trading amount of HKD 94.23 billion, Tencent Holdings with HKD 69.86 billion, and SMIC with HKD 65.23 billion [1] Group 2 - Among the stocks, China Ping An had a net buying amount of HKD 18.40 billion, closing with a price increase of 4.96%, while Alibaba-W had a net buying of HKD 16.19 billion [2] - Xiaomi Group-W, SMIC, and Alibaba-W were among the stocks with the highest consecutive net buying days, with 4 days for Xiaomi Group-W and SMIC, and 3 days for Alibaba-W [2] - The total trading amount for China Ping An was HKD 32.79 billion, with a net buying of HKD 18.40 billion, while Tencent Holdings had a total trading amount of HKD 69.86 billion with a net selling of HKD 8.04 billion [2]

Core Insights - On January 6, 2026, Alibaba-W (09988), SMIC (00981), and Tencent Holdings (00700) were the top three stocks by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 5.049 billion, 4.427 billion, and 4.110 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and SMIC (00981) also ranked as the top three, with trading amounts of 4.374 billion, 2.876 billion, and 2.096 billion respectively [1] Southbound Stock Connect Trading Activity - **Top Active Companies in Southbound Stock Connect (Shanghai-Hong Kong)** - Alibaba-W (09988): Trading amount of 5.049 billion, net buying of +2.061 billion [2] - SMIC (00981): Trading amount of 4.427 billion, net selling of -0.240 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700): Trading amount of 4.110 billion, net buying of +11.255 million [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): Trading amount of 2.244 billion, net buying of +0.485 billion [2] - China Ping An (02318): Trading amount of 1.693 billion, net buying of +0.760 billion [2] - **Top Active Companies in Southbound Stock Connect (Shenzhen-Hong Kong)** - Alibaba-W (09988): Trading amount of 4.374 billion, net selling of -0.442 billion [2] - Tencent Holdings (00700): Trading amount of 2.876 billion, net selling of -0.815 billion [2] - SMIC (00981): Trading amount of 2.096 billion, net buying of +0.262 billion [2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): Trading amount of 1.644 billion, net buying of +11.316 million [2] - China Ping An (02318): Trading amount of 1.586 billion, net buying of +1.081 billion [2]

Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market continued its strong performance, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index both rising over 1% [1][2] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,710.45 points, up 363.21 points, a gain of 1.38% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index reached 5,825.26 points, increasing by 83.63 points, a rise of 1.46% [2] Sector Highlights - Financial stocks maintained strong performance, with brokerage stocks seeing significant gains: Guotai Junan International rose over 12%, and other firms like China Merchants Securities and Shenwan Hongyuan also saw increases exceeding 9% [3][5] - Insurance stocks were active, with Prudential up over 5% and several others, including China Ping An and Sunshine Insurance, rising over 4% [5] Insurance Industry Insights - According to the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the insurance industry achieved a total premium income of 57,629 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.6% [7] - Life insurance companies reported premium income of 41,472 billion yuan, up 9.1%, while property insurance companies saw 16,157 billion yuan, a 3.9% increase [7] - Citic Securities indicated that listed insurance companies have solid performance support, with expectations for life insurance new business growth to exceed expectations in 2026 [7] Capital Flow - Following a significant buy-in from southbound funds, there was a continued net purchase of Hong Kong stocks, exceeding 2.8 billion HKD by the end of the trading day [8] Market Outlook - Industrial analysts suggest that the Hong Kong market is poised for a new upward trend, with improved risk-reward ratios and signs of short covering in large tech stocks [10] - There is an expectation for a bull market in Hong Kong stocks in 2026, driven by earnings and liquidity [10] - Investment opportunities are recommended in the AI sector, insurance, banking, energy, property management, and public utilities, as well as in new consumer trends focusing on traditional service transformations and high-end consumption [10]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market showed positive performance with the Hang Seng Index rising by 1.38% to 26,710.45 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 1.46% to 5,825.26 points, indicating a bullish sentiment in the market [1] - The brokerage sector led the gains, with notable increases such as China Merchants Securities up over 12%, Guotai Junan International up over 11%, and CICC up over 8% [1] - In the large tech stocks, Tencent Holdings rose by 1.28%, JD.com increased by 1.58%, while Alibaba fell by 1.31%, reflecting mixed performance among major tech companies [1] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs forecasts stable performance for Macau gaming stocks in Q4, with gross gaming revenue in the previous month rising by 15% year-on-year to 20.9 billion MOP, slightly above market expectations [2] - The annual gross gaming revenue growth is projected to be slightly above 9%, compared to market expectations of 7% to 8%, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [2] - The increase in inbound travelers to Macau, particularly from mainland China, is expected to support the gaming sector, with a 22% year-on-year increase in mainland visitors [2] Group 3 - Galaxy Securities expresses optimism about the AI sector, noting a slight decline in December but highlighting opportunities for left-side positioning in AI hardware such as optical modules and PCBs [3] - The report indicates that the market is currently experiencing a divergence, with a focus on short-term trading opportunities, while the overall sentiment is influenced by external factors like interest rate expectations [3] - Some AI application companies have shown marginal improvements in Q3 earnings, suggesting potential for growth in specific sub-sectors and leading companies [3] Group 4 - Huafu Securities emphasizes the importance of solid-state batteries as a transformative technology in the industry, recognized for their high energy density and safety [4] - The shift towards solid-state battery technology is expected to disrupt existing material and equipment systems, prompting global innovation and competition [4] - The year 2027 is identified as a critical milestone for achieving small-scale production and process standardization in solid-state battery development [4]

Core Insights - The 2026 Bloomberg Green Finance Awards ceremony was successfully held at the MGM Hotel in Shanghai, emphasizing the importance of aligning with China's "dual carbon" goals and the evolving global business landscape [2] - The event introduced two new evaluation systems: the "Green Finance List" and the "ESG Potential Enterprises" list, alongside existing categories for "ESG Leading Enterprises" and "Outstanding ESG Projects" [2] Green Finance List - The Green Finance List focuses on the green development and innovation within China's financial sector, developed in collaboration with the Central University of Finance and Economics [3] - It aims to respond to national green finance policies and promote the green transformation of financial institutions and enterprises [3] ESG Potential Enterprises - The ESG Potential Enterprises list is based on Bloomberg's proprietary analysis of corporate data, utilizing a comprehensive ESG matrix covering four dimensions, 16 core issues, and 41 sub-issues [4] - The matrix addresses nine major themes, including climate action, energy and ecological management, product safety, employee health, and social responsibility, to identify companies with long-term value and industry leadership potential [4] Complete Lists Released - The ESG Leading Enterprises include CHINT Group Co., Ltd., Tingyi Holding Corp. (Master Kong), Trina Solar Co., Ltd., and several others [5][6][7] - Outstanding ESG Projects feature initiatives from Beijing Fuping Social Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Envision Energy, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and others [7][8] Green Financial Institutions - The Green Financial Institutions recognized include Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., and others [9][10] Innovation Drivers - The ESG Innovation Drivers include organizations such as the Alliance for Water Stewardship, Climate Bonds Initiative, and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance [10] ESG Advocates - The ESG Advocates list features companies like Hydrowell (Taicang) Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., Ningbo Joyson Electronics Corp., and Skyworth Group Limited [11] Future Outlook - Bloomberg Green Finance aims to collaborate with more practitioners to explore core trends and future pathways for sustainable development, accumulating cross-disciplinary wisdom and solutions [13]

Group 1 - Hong Kong brokerage stocks experienced a comprehensive increase, with notable gains from various firms [1] - Xiaoyu Yingtong surged by 18%, while Guotai Junan International rose over 11% [1] - First Shanghai increased by over 7%, and both Guofu Quantum and Guotai Haitong saw gains exceeding 6% [1] Group 2 - Dongfang Securities, Zhongzhou Securities, and Guolian Minsheng all rose by more than 5% [1] - Shenwan Hongyuan Hong Kong, Shenwan Hongyuan, China Merchants Securities, CICC, and Weihuada Holdings increased by over 4% [1]