
Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market started June on a negative note, with the Hang Seng Index dropping to 23,157.97 points, down 0.57% or 131.8 points, with a total turnover of HKD 145.245 billion [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell over 3% at one point but later narrowed its losses, closing down 0.7% at 5,134.11 points [1] - The market has shown signs of recovery after the "reciprocal tariffs" impact, with a significant decline in risk premiums being a key driver [1] Blue Chip Performance - Sands China (01928) led blue-chip gains, rising 4.28% to HKD 16.08, contributing 2.69 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Macau's gaming revenue for May reached MOP 21.193 billion, a 5% year-on-year increase, with total revenue for the first five months at MOP 97.707 billion, up 1.7% [2][5] - Other notable blue-chip movements included Chow Tai Fook (01929) up 3.22% and Galaxy Entertainment (00027) up 1.8%, while CSPC Pharmaceutical (01093) fell 4.81% [2] Sector Highlights Stablecoin Sector - The stablecoin sector surged following the enactment of the Stablecoin Ordinance in Hong Kong, with LianLian Digital (02598) rising 64.27% and Yike (09923) up 39.87% [3][4] - The ordinance aims to enhance the regulatory framework for digital asset activities in Hong Kong, with compliant stablecoins expected to launch by the end of the year [4] Gaming Sector - The gaming sector saw most stocks rise, with Sands China and Wynn Macau (01128) also posting gains [5] - Citigroup forecasts a 5% year-on-year increase in gaming revenue for June, estimating daily revenue at approximately MOP 6.17 billion [5] Gold Sector - Gold stocks performed well, with Tongguan Gold (00340) up 18.23% and other gold-related stocks also seeing gains due to rising gold prices amid geopolitical tensions [6] - Spot gold prices reached USD 3,350 per ounce, reflecting a nearly 2% increase [6] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector faced challenges, with major developers like Agile Group (03383) and R&F Properties (02777) experiencing significant declines [7] - The top 100 real estate companies in China reported a 10.8% year-on-year drop in sales for the first five months of 2025 [7] Automotive Sector - The automotive sector is under pressure due to a new wave of price wars, with companies like GAC Group (02238) and Li Auto (02015) seeing declines [8] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has expressed opposition to "cutthroat" competition in the automotive industry [8] Notable Stock Movements - Mixue Group (02097) reached a new high, closing up 7.54% at HKD 584.5, with an upgraded target price reflecting strong sales growth [9] - Alibaba Pictures (01060) rose 7.41% after announcing a name change to Damai Entertainment, indicating a strategic shift towards live events [10] - Leap Motor (09863) reported a 148% year-on-year increase in May deliveries, prompting an upgrade in sales forecasts [11] - CSPC Pharmaceutical (02005) fell 5.46% after reporting a significant drop in revenue and profit for Q1 2025 [12]