

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a correction on July 25, with the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index both ending their five-day winning streaks, down 1.09% and 1.16% respectively, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 1.13% [1][2] Sector Performance - Major technology and financial stocks that previously supported the market's rise showed weak performance, with Kuaishou down nearly 5% and Meituan down over 3%. Other significant declines included major banks and insurance companies, all dropping more than 1% [2][4] - The semiconductor sector saw a notable rebound, with SMIC rising nearly 5% and Hua Hong Semiconductor increasing over 9% [2][11] - The construction materials and cement sector faced collective weakness, with Huaxin Cement dropping 7.17% and other companies like China Tianrui Cement and Dongwu Cement falling over 3% [7][8] - Solar energy stocks also declined, with GCL-Poly Energy down 5.38% and New Special Energy down 4.67% [6] - The education sector saw widespread declines, with Yinxing Education falling over 9% and New Oriental down over 2% [9] - The restaurant sector experienced losses, with Nayuki Tea down over 5% and other major chains also declining [10] Capital Flows - Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of HKD 20.184 billion, marking the highest single-day net inflow since April 22 of this year, with significant contributions from both Shanghai and Shenzhen stock connect [14][16] Future Outlook - Guojin Securities maintains a bullish outlook for the Hong Kong stock market in the second half of the year, citing the resilience of a "structural" bull market supported by the renminbi and southbound capital [16]