Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices showed strong performance, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 1.38% to close at 26,710.45 points, and a total trading volume of HKD 291.76 billion [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 1.46%, closing at 5,825.26 points, indicating a positive sentiment in the technology sector [1] Blue Chip Performance - China Hongqiao (01378) led the blue-chip stocks, rising by 6.14% to HKD 35.26, contributing 10.84 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable performers included JD Health (06618) up 5.41%, Ping An Insurance (02318) up 4.96%, while Alibaba (09988) fell by 1.31% [2] Sector Highlights - The capital market is heating up, with financial stocks, particularly Chinese brokerage firms, showing significant gains. For instance, Jiufang Zhitu (09636) surged by 18.84% [3] - The non-ferrous metals sector performed strongly, with notable increases in Aluminum Corporation of China (02068) up 8.05% and Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818) up 7.29% [4] Commodity Trends - Commodities such as gold, silver, and copper have seen rising futures prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply constraints [5] - The aluminum market is particularly affected by supply threats, with prices expected to remain high due to production risks [5] Autonomous Driving Sector - The autonomous driving sector is gaining traction, with companies like Zhejiang Shibao (01057) rising by 21.53% following announcements from NVIDIA regarding advancements in self-driving technology [6] - NVIDIA's new AI platform is expected to stimulate demand for autonomous taxis, supporting global economic growth [6] Commercial Aerospace Developments - The commercial aerospace sector is experiencing growth, with companies like JunDa Co. (02865) rising by 8.01% due to recent developments in the industry [6] - The acceleration of the commercialization of space is anticipated to enhance the performance and valuation of related companies [6] Notable Stock Movements - Xindong Company (02400) increased by 6.04% after announcing a significant share buyback plan worth HKD 400 million [7] - Hesai Technology (02525) rose by 5.9% after being selected as a lidar partner for NVIDIA's platform and announcing plans to double production capacity [8] - Cathay Pacific (00293) faced pressure, declining by 2.6% due to a share placement by China National Aviation [9]