Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-07 09:56Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced its first decline of the year on January 7, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 26,458.95 points, down 251.50 points, a decrease of 0.94% [1][2]. - The Hang Seng Tech Index also fell, closing at 5,738.52 points, down 86.74 points, a decline of 1.49% [2]. Sector Performance - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector saw significant gains, with Rongchang Biologics (HK09995) rising over 12%, and other companies like Kailaiying (HK06821) and Tigermed (HK03347) increasing by over 8% [5]. - Rongchang Biologics announced positive clinical trial data for its PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody RC148, which showed promising efficacy and safety for treating non-small cell lung cancer [5]. - Kangfang Biologics received approval for an important update on its PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, indicating significant clinical benefits in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer [7]. Investment Trends - Southbound funds continued to significantly increase their holdings in Hong Kong stocks, with a net purchase exceeding 9.1 billion HKD by the end of the trading day [8]. - Research from CICC suggests that the Hong Kong stock market is entering a recovery phase, driven by a weaker US dollar and improved domestic liquidity, with a positive outlook for the first half of 2026 [12]. - Guotai Junan Securities anticipates a second round of valuation recovery and performance resurgence in the Hong Kong market in 2026, recommending focus on technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors [12]. Analyst Ratings - Credit Lyonnais maintained a "Outperform" rating for WuXi AppTec, raising the target price to 143.4 HKD, citing expected growth from outsourcing demand and reduced policy uncertainty [10].