

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a collective pullback on May 28, with the Hang Seng Index down by 0.53%, the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 0.15%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down by 0.31% [1] - Despite the overall decline, the energy sector showed resilience, with companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining and China Shenhua Energy seeing gains of 2.31% and 1.2% respectively [1] Sector Performance - The consumer sector showed a clear "high cut low" trend, with brands like Pop Mart and Mixue experiencing significant pullbacks after reaching new highs, dropping 7.12% and 5.53% respectively [2] - The technology sector also faced mixed results, with Kuaishou's net profit exceeding expectations, leading to a 5.95% increase in its stock price, while other tech giants like Meituan and Tencent saw declines [2] Capital Flows - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of 291.12 billion yuan in May, with a significant portion directed towards defensive sectors, particularly the financial sector, which attracted 223.9 billion yuan [4] - The trend indicates a structural change in capital flows, with individual investors dominating the southbound capital, making the market more sensitive to changes in sentiment [4] Valuation and Market Sentiment - Analysts suggest that the current valuation of the Hong Kong stock market is at a historical average level, with potential for recovery in both valuation and earnings, particularly in sectors benefiting from domestic demand policies [6] - The market is expected to experience a rebound in the third quarter, supported by improved liquidity and the return of quality companies to the Hong Kong market [6] Future Outlook - The ongoing listing of quality companies and the influx of capital are expected to enhance the asset quality and liquidity of the Hong Kong market [6] - Analysts predict that the combination of domestic growth policies and the resurgence of the AI industry will reshape the valuation of the technology sector, leading to a dual recovery in valuation and earnings for the Hong Kong market [6]