2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-02-20 13:07Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened on February 20, 2023, with the Hang Seng Index closing down by 1.10% and the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 2.91% [1][8] - Despite the overall market decline, several robotics concept stocks rose significantly, indicating a "Spring Festival effect" [3][11] IPO and Market Activity - As of the new year, 24 new stocks have been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising over 87 billion HKD, with 488 companies currently waiting to go public [4][15] - The average daily trading volume in January exceeded 278 billion HKD, reflecting the effectiveness of liquidity enhancement measures [15] Sector Performance - The technology sector faced pressure, with major internet stocks like JD Health, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent experiencing declines ranging from 2.06% to 6.27% [9][10] - In contrast, the robotics sector saw notable gains, with stocks such as Yujian up by 21.4%, Sutech up by 9.24%, and Ubtech up by 4.71% [11][12] Gold Market - The Hong Kong gold market also performed well, with gold prices rising to 46,685 HKD per tael, an increase of over 200 HKD from the previous trading day [17][18] - The Hong Kong government aims to establish the city as an international gold trading center, targeting over 2,000 tons in gold storage within three years [16][17] Index Adjustments - The Hang Seng Index will increase its constituent stocks from 88 to 90, adding companies like CATL and Luoyang Molybdenum, effective March 9, 2023 [18][19] - The adjustments in the Hong Kong Stock Connect are expected to lead to significant trading activity, particularly for newly included stocks in the healthcare and technology sectors [19]