Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-16 06:53Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market saw collective gains on the eve of the Lunar New Year, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.523% to close at 26,705.939 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 0.132%, and the National Enterprises Index up by 0.416% [1] - Mixed performance was observed in tech stocks, with Tencent, Baidu, and NetEase rising, while Alibaba, Meituan, and JD.com experienced slight declines [3] Sector Highlights - AI application stocks showed significant gains, with MINIMAX-WP surging by 24% and Zhihui rising by 4% [3] - Gold stocks performed strongly, with Lao Pu Gold rising over 6%, and Zijin Mining and Lingbao Gold both increasing by over 4% [3] - The semiconductor sector also saw robust performance, with Lanke Technology rising by over 14% and Zhaoyi Innovation increasing by over 9% [3] Stock Specifics - Xiaomi Group saw a slight decline of 0.489% with a trading volume of 1.45 billion [4] - Alibaba's stock decreased by 0.450% with a trading volume of 4.461 billion [4] - Tencent Holdings increased by 0.188% with a trading volume of 3.839 billion [4] - Meituan's stock fell by 0.122% with a trading volume of 1.917 billion [4] - Zijin Mining rose by 4.666% with a trading volume of 1.299 billion [4] - Zhaoyi Innovation increased by 9.784% with a trading volume of 0.323 billion [4] Gold Price Movement - International gold prices experienced a sudden drop, falling below $5,000, with a daily decline exceeding 1% [5] Market Outlook - According to China Merchants Securities, the recent significant decline in the Hang Seng Tech Index presents substantial allocation value. The firm suggests that the current market volatility is primarily due to liquidity shocks and that favorable factors are accumulating, recommending buying on dips and holding stocks through the holiday [7]