Jin Rong Jie·2026-02-20 08:32Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline on the first trading day of the Year of the Horse, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.10% and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping by 2.91% [1] - AI applications, robotics, and oil stocks saw gains, while internet technology stocks generally fell, with Baidu down over 6% and Alibaba down nearly 5% [1] - Semiconductor stocks weakened, with Hua Hong Semiconductor down nearly 6% and SMIC down over 3% [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang announced that the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses is expected to be issued in March, suggesting that eligible citizens could receive stablecoin airdrops or consumption vouchers to stimulate local consumption [1] - CITIC Securities believes that fiat-backed stablecoins may become the most accepted and secure mainstream stablecoin form, maintaining core functions of value measurement, transfer, storage, and inter-temporal value in the Web3 world [1] - Concerns about the impact of stablecoins on fiat currencies and their minting rights depend on their support for economic activities and the strength of the fiat they are pegged to [1] Group 3 - Analysts predict that Hong Kong tech stocks will remain weak in the near term due to intense competition in delivery and red envelope services around the Spring Festival, with expectations for stabilization only after Tencent and other companies report earnings in March [2] - Everbright Securities noted that tech stocks are currently not a major focus for investors, with concerns about the business development of companies like Alibaba and Baidu leading to significant declines in related stocks [2] - Recent reports from招商证券 indicate that the AI application sector is experiencing simultaneous technological breakthroughs and intensified commercialization competition, supported by national strategies for long-term development [2] Group 4 - China Galaxy Securities suggests focusing on sectors such as precious metals and energy, which may experience upward fluctuations due to uncertainties surrounding Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions [3] - The technology sector remains a long-term investment focus, with reduced valuation pressure following recent corrections, and potential rebounds expected in the context of accelerated AI model updates and applications [3]