Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.46%, gaining 119 points to reach 26,013 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.51%. The morning trading volume in Hong Kong was HKD 114 billion [1]. Airline Sector - Airline stocks led the gains, with China Eastern Airlines (00670) rising over 6% due to improved oil cost dynamics benefiting airline performance [2]. Biotechnology Sector - The Hang Seng Biotechnology Index rose over 2%. Rongchang Biopharmaceutical (09995) increased by over 5%, and Kangfang Biotech (09926) rose over 4%. China Biopharmaceutical (01177) gained 2.59% following significant breakthroughs in its self-developed HER2 dual-target ADC for breast cancer. Junshi Biosciences (01877) also saw an increase of over 3% as its Toripalimab subcutaneous injection Phase III clinical trial met its primary endpoint, with plans for subsequent listing application [3]. Pharmaceutical Sector - Basilea Pharmaceutica (02616) rose over 6% after the European Commission approved a new indication for Sugliquide [4]. AI and Technology Sector - GDS Holdings (09698) increased nearly 4% as domestic AI chip supply improved, with Morgan Stanley projecting a surge in orders by the second half of next year [5]. - Changfei Optical Fiber (06869) rose nearly 7% due to increased interest in Google's TPU chips, with institutions optimistic about AI-driven growth. Smoore International (06969) gained over 4% after signing a long-term battery cell procurement agreement with EVE Energy to secure supply for its electronic cigarette products [6]. E-commerce Sector - Alibaba Group (09988) saw a decline of over 2% during trading, with its adjusted net profit for the second fiscal quarter dropping 72% year-on-year [7].
港股午评|恒生指数早盘涨0.46% 美团领涨蓝筹