Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.43% at 25,801.77 points and a total trading volume of HKD 169.77 billion [1] - The market is currently in a left-side layout phase, with strong expectations for a spring rally, although there are supply and demand pressures towards the end of the year [1] Blue Chip Performance - Semiconductor company SMIC (00981) led blue-chip gains, rising 5.92% to HKD 68.9, contributing 27.67 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable blue-chip performers included Zijin Mining (02899) up 5.3% and Pop Mart (09992) up 4.61%, while WuXi AppTec (02359) and Hang Lung Properties (00101) saw declines [2] Sector Highlights - Large technology stocks generally rose, with Alibaba up 0.76% and Tencent up 0.08% [3] - The metals sector saw significant gains, with gold prices surpassing USD 4,400 per ounce and LME copper prices nearing USD 12,000 per ton [4] - The new consumption sector was active, with companies like Mixue Group (02097) rising 10.13% following the opening of a new store in Los Angeles [6] Investment Opportunities - The storage and advanced process sectors are expected to see accelerated growth, benefiting domestic equipment manufacturers [5] - The AI and robotics sectors are gaining traction, with companies like Ubiquiti (09880) and others seeing increased orders and market interest [6][7] New Stock Listings - Four new stocks listed on the Hong Kong market faced significant declines on their debut, with Mindray Hospital (02581) dropping 49.46% [8] - China Duty Free Group (01880) saw a strong performance, rising 15.77% amid positive sales data from Hainan's duty-free shopping [9] Company-Specific Developments - Yujian (02432) faced downward pressure due to an upcoming lock-up expiration and a recent share placement [10]