Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-31 21:25Market Overview - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index (HXC) fell by 1.13% on January 1, with notable declines in major Chinese stocks such as Alibaba, Pinduoduo, and NIO, which dropped by 0.52%, 0.39%, and 7.27% respectively [1][11] - The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth consecutive day of decline, despite achieving a yearly increase of 16.39%, marking its third consecutive year of double-digit annual growth [2][12] Stock Performance - Among the rising stocks, TSMC increased by 1.45%, while other notable gainers included ASE Technology (+0.44%) and Huazhu Hotels (+0.15%) [1][11] - Conversely, significant declines were observed in stocks such as Xpeng Motors (-4.65%), Li Auto (-1.97%), and Beike (-0.57%) [1][11] Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 303.77 points, or 0.63%, closing at 48,063.29 points, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 177.09 points, or 0.76%, to 23,241.99 points [12] - The Nasdaq Composite has benefited from the AI boom, with a cumulative increase of 20.36% in 2025 [3][13] - The Dow Jones has seen a 12.97% increase in 2025, lagging behind due to a lower weight of technology stocks [4][14]