Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a significant decline on the first trading day after the holiday, with major indices dropping sharply, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market [1][2]. Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,413.35, down 292.59 points or 1.10% [2]. - The Hang Seng Technology Index fell by 2.91% to 5,211.50 points, marking a new low in five months [4]. - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index decreased by 1.22% to 8,959.56 points [2]. Sector Analysis - Technology stocks faced substantial losses, with major players like JD Health and Baidu dropping over 6%, while Tencent Music and Bilibili fell more than 5% [4][5]. - In contrast, AI applications and certain leading biotech companies saw gains, with some AI stocks like Zhiyuan and MiniMax experiencing significant increases in market capitalization [6]. Cryptocurrency Sector - Cryptocurrency-related stocks surged, with Star Chain Group rising over 122% [8]. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is evaluating applications for stablecoin issuer licenses, aiming to issue the first licenses by March [8]. Government Outlook - The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong expressed optimism about the market for the Year of the Horse, noting that historically, three out of four Horse years have seen double-digit percentage increases [9].
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证券时报·2026-02-20 09:16