HSI Rises 123 Points at Opening; Pharmaceutical Stocks Surge; HAIDILAO Jumps Over 5%
US Stock Market Performance: US stocks fell 398 points (0.8%) following JPMorgan's earnings report, while chip stocks saw increased interest.
Hong Kong Market Opening: The Hong Kong bourse opened higher, with the HSI up 123 points (0.5%) and notable gains in tech stocks like BABA-W and TENCENT.
Inflation Rate in China: China's inflation rate for December was reported at 0.8%, slightly above the previous 0.7% but below the forecast of 0.9%.
Pharmaceutical Sector Activity: Several pharmaceutical stocks, including HANSOH PHARMA and BEONE MEDICINES, opened higher, while PHARMARON anticipated a decrease in full-year profit but still saw a slight increase in stock price.
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CN SAMR Calls on Alibaba and Tencent to Address 'Involutionary' Competition Issues
Regulatory Action: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) summoned major platform companies, including Alibaba, Douyin, Baidu, Tencent, JD, and Meituan, to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.
Focus on Fair Competition: The SAMR emphasized the need for these companies to regulate their promotional activities and eliminate "involutionary" competition to maintain a fair market environment.
HKD3.7B Net Inflow to TRACKER FUND from Southbound Trading
Southbound Trading Inflows: TRACKER FUND (02800.HK) experienced significant net inflows of HKD3.7 billion, with the highest inflow of HKD2.5 billion in Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
Short Selling Activity: Notable short selling figures included TRACKER FUND at $6.83 billion (37.94% ratio), BABA-W at $1.67 billion (15.43% ratio), and TENCENT at $1.35 billion (9.485% ratio).
Net Outflows: YOFC (06869.HK) saw a net outflow of HKD148.7 million, with a short selling amount of $338.64 million (11.959% ratio).
Overall Trading Summary: The total Southbound Trading net outflow was HKD0, accounting for 39.12% of the total transaction amount of HKD100.76 billion.
HSI Closes 465 Points Lower; AIA and Stanchart Drop 4%; Commodity Stocks Decline
Market Overview: The DJIA fell 1.3% as tech stocks were sold off, leading to a similar decline in the Hong Kong stock market, where the HSI ended down 1.7% at 26,567.
Financial Sector Performance: Major financial stocks like HSBC and HKEX dropped by 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively, while Bank of East Asia plunged 11% after reporting a significant profit drop and dividend cut.
Commodity and Gold Prices: Gold prices fell below USD 5,000/oz, impacting gold mining stocks, which saw declines of 5.9-7.6%. Oil prices also dropped nearly 3%, affecting major oil companies.
Tech Sector Decline: The tech sector experienced minor declines, with Tencent and Alibaba seeing drops of around 0.7% to 2.0%, while other tech stocks like Meituan and Baidu fell over 3%.
<Full-day Summary> HSI Falls by 465 Points; HSTI Declines by 48 Points; MEITUAN Drops More Than 3%; WH GROUP, SHK PPT, TIANGONG INT'L, MINTH GROUP, and CH OVS G OCEANS Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 465 points (1.7%) to close at 26,567, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines, with market turnover reaching $257.58 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Meituan, Ping An, and HKEX saw significant drops, with Meituan down 3.2% and Ping An down 2.2%. Xiaomi was the only heavyweight to gain, closing up 0.9%.
Notable Declines: Several constituents of the HSI and HSCEI, including Zijin Mining and Sinopec Corp, experienced substantial losses, with Zijin Mining dropping 7.6% and Sinopec Corp down 5.1%.
Gainers and New Highs: Despite the overall market decline, some stocks like Haidilao and WH Group saw gains, with Haidilao up 3.1% and WH Group hitting a new high, closing up 0.9%.
<Midday Update> HSI Falls 484 Points; HSTI Declines by 89 Points; MEITUAN Drops More Than 4%; CLP HOLDINGS, TIANGONG INT'L, MINTH GROUP, and CH OVS G OCEANS Reach New Peaks
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 484 points (1.8%) to 26,547, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 1.6% and 1.7%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Meituan, Ping An, Alibaba, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Meituan down 4.5% and Tencent down 1.7%, amidst high short selling activity.
Notable Declines: Companies such as Zijin Mining and China Life faced substantial losses, with Zijin Mining dropping 5.2% and China Life down 4.9%, reflecting a broader trend of declining stock prices.
Gainers and Losers: Healthyway Inc. experienced a notable increase of 18.8%, while Mongol Mining and Fit Hon Teng saw significant declines of 13.7% and 11.3%, respectively, indicating volatility in the market.
Daiwa Reveals Top A/H Stock Selections (Table)
Daiwa Report on Stock Picks: Daiwa released a report highlighting top picks in the H- and A-share markets, including notable companies like Tencent, Alibaba, and Kweichow Moutai, with varying short selling ratios.
Stock Performance Overview: The report details the performance of several stocks, with Tencent and Alibaba experiencing declines, while Naura and Kweichow Moutai showed gains.
CN SAMR Calls on Alibaba and Tencent to Address 'Involutionary' Competition Issues
Regulatory Action: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) summoned major platform companies, including Alibaba, Douyin, Baidu, Tencent, JD, and Meituan, to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.
Focus on Fair Competition: The SAMR emphasized the need for these companies to regulate their promotional activities and eliminate "involutionary" competition to maintain a fair market environment.
HKD3.7B Net Inflow to TRACKER FUND from Southbound Trading
Southbound Trading Inflows: TRACKER FUND (02800.HK) experienced significant net inflows of HKD3.7 billion, with the highest inflow of HKD2.5 billion in Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
Short Selling Activity: Notable short selling figures included TRACKER FUND at $6.83 billion (37.94% ratio), BABA-W at $1.67 billion (15.43% ratio), and TENCENT at $1.35 billion (9.485% ratio).
Net Outflows: YOFC (06869.HK) saw a net outflow of HKD148.7 million, with a short selling amount of $338.64 million (11.959% ratio).
Overall Trading Summary: The total Southbound Trading net outflow was HKD0, accounting for 39.12% of the total transaction amount of HKD100.76 billion.
HSI Closes 465 Points Lower; AIA and Stanchart Drop 4%; Commodity Stocks Decline
Market Overview: The DJIA fell 1.3% as tech stocks were sold off, leading to a similar decline in the Hong Kong stock market, where the HSI ended down 1.7% at 26,567.
Financial Sector Performance: Major financial stocks like HSBC and HKEX dropped by 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively, while Bank of East Asia plunged 11% after reporting a significant profit drop and dividend cut.
Commodity and Gold Prices: Gold prices fell below USD 5,000/oz, impacting gold mining stocks, which saw declines of 5.9-7.6%. Oil prices also dropped nearly 3%, affecting major oil companies.
Tech Sector Decline: The tech sector experienced minor declines, with Tencent and Alibaba seeing drops of around 0.7% to 2.0%, while other tech stocks like Meituan and Baidu fell over 3%.
<Full-day Summary> HSI Falls by 465 Points; HSTI Declines by 48 Points; MEITUAN Drops More Than 3%; WH GROUP, SHK PPT, TIANGONG INT'L, MINTH GROUP, and CH OVS G OCEANS Reach New Peaks; Market Turnover Increases
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 465 points (1.7%) to close at 26,567, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines, with market turnover reaching $257.58 billion.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Meituan, Ping An, and HKEX saw significant drops, with Meituan down 3.2% and Ping An down 2.2%. Xiaomi was the only heavyweight to gain, closing up 0.9%.
Notable Declines: Several constituents of the HSI and HSCEI, including Zijin Mining and Sinopec Corp, experienced substantial losses, with Zijin Mining dropping 7.6% and Sinopec Corp down 5.1%.
Gainers and New Highs: Despite the overall market decline, some stocks like Haidilao and WH Group saw gains, with Haidilao up 3.1% and WH Group hitting a new high, closing up 0.9%.
<Midday Update> HSI Falls 484 Points; HSTI Declines by 89 Points; MEITUAN Drops More Than 4%; CLP HOLDINGS, TIANGONG INT'L, MINTH GROUP, and CH OVS G OCEANS Reach New Peaks
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 484 points (1.8%) to 26,547, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) also experienced declines of 1.6% and 1.7%, respectively.
Active Heavyweights: Major stocks like Meituan, Ping An, Alibaba, and Tencent saw significant drops, with Meituan down 4.5% and Tencent down 1.7%, amidst high short selling activity.
Notable Declines: Companies such as Zijin Mining and China Life faced substantial losses, with Zijin Mining dropping 5.2% and China Life down 4.9%, reflecting a broader trend of declining stock prices.
Gainers and Losers: Healthyway Inc. experienced a notable increase of 18.8%, while Mongol Mining and Fit Hon Teng saw significant declines of 13.7% and 11.3%, respectively, indicating volatility in the market.
Daiwa Reveals Top A/H Stock Selections (Table)
Daiwa Report on Stock Picks: Daiwa released a report highlighting top picks in the H- and A-share markets, including notable companies like Tencent, Alibaba, and Kweichow Moutai, with varying short selling ratios.
Stock Performance Overview: The report details the performance of several stocks, with Tencent and Alibaba experiencing declines, while Naura and Kweichow Moutai showed gains.
