Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a slight decline, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.61% to 26,976.52 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down 1.20% to 6,543.62 points, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.85% to 9,576.22 points, with a half-day trading volume of HKD 72.338 billion [1] Sector Performance - The metals sector led the gains, with cobalt, mining, and precious metals stocks showing significant increases. Notably, spot gold and international gold prices reached new highs, with Chinese silver stocks soaring by 18% and Zijin Mining up over 5% [3] - Technology stocks faced declines, with Alibaba Health down over 3%, and other major tech companies like Li Auto, Bilibili, Alibaba, JD.com, and Baidu all falling more than 2% [6] Company Highlights - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) saw its stock rise over 5% to a new high of HKD 92.5, benefiting from rising storage chip prices and a recent announcement regarding a restructuring with Huahong Micro to address IPO competition issues. Goldman Sachs raised the target prices for both SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor, citing opportunities in China's expanding AI ecosystem [7] - Beijing University Blue Sky (08095) experienced a surge of over 50% after news of a significant breakthrough in AR display technology in collaboration with Applied Materials and Thunderbird Innovation [7] Gold Market - International gold prices continued to hit new highs, surpassing USD 3,920 per ounce. Domestic gold jewelry prices followed suit, with brands like Lao Miao Gold and Chow Sang Sang increasing their prices to RMB 1,148 and RMB 1,141 per gram, respectively [7] Japanese Market Reaction - The Japanese stock market saw a significant rise, with the Nikkei Index up 4.5% to 47,835.36 points, gaining 2,065.86 points compared to the previous trading day. The yen fell below the 150 mark against the dollar, and the euro-yen exchange rate hit a historical low [8]