智通财经网·2025-08-22 08:46Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market saw a significant rise, with the Hang Seng Index increasing by 0.93% to close at 25,339.14 points, and the Hang Seng Technology Index rising by nearly 3% [1] - The overall trading volume for the day was HKD 285.58 billion, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 0.27% over the week [1] Blue Chip Performance - Semiconductor company SMIC (00981) led the blue-chip stocks, surging by 10.06% to HKD 56.9, contributing 36.87 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable performers included Li Ning (02331) up 8.78% and BYD Electronics (00285) up 6.13% [2] Sector Highlights - The technology sector saw a collective rise, with major stocks like Kuaishou and Alibaba increasing by over 4% and nearly 2%, respectively [3] - Chip stocks experienced a significant boost, with Huahong Semiconductor rising by 17.85% and ZTE Corporation increasing by 15.13% [3] Earnings Reports - Miniso (09896) reported a 23.1% year-on-year revenue increase to HKD 4.97 billion, with a net profit growth of 10.6% to HKD 690 million [6] - Kuaishou's revenue grew by 13.1% year-on-year to HKD 35 billion, with adjusted net profit increasing by 20.1% [6] Notable Stock Movements - XPeng Motors (09868) saw a strong performance, rising 13.6% after its CEO purchased shares worth approximately HKD 250 million [7] - NIO (09866) also climbed 11.12% following the announcement of its new ES8 model, which is set to launch in September 2025 [8] Industry Trends - The aviation sector faced declines, with China Southern Airlines (01055) dropping 1.77% amid concerns over demand despite a seasonal increase in capacity [5] - The domestic airline industry reported a 2.3% year-on-year increase in capacity for July, but the growth rate was considered low [5]