HSI Closes Down 491 Points; Tech, Pharma, and Chinese Insurers Decline, While STANCHART Surges Over 3% After Earnings Report
Market Performance: The HSI fell by 491 points (1.8%) to 26,590, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also experiencing declines of 2.1%, closing at 9,007 and 5,270 respectively, amid a total market turnover of HKD250.992 billion.
Tech Stock Declines: Major tech stocks like TENCENT, BABA-W, and MEITUAN-W saw significant drops, with short selling ratios indicating high market activity, reflecting a broader downturn in the tech sector.
Pharmaceutical Sector Struggles: Pharmaceutical stocks continued to decline, with CSPC PHARMA and SINO BIOPHARM among the biggest losers, as short selling activity remained high in this sector.
Financial Sector Highlights: STANCHART reported a 3.1% increase in stock price after announcing a significant rise in dividend distribution, contrasting with the overall negative trend seen in Chinese insurers, which experienced declines.
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Short Selling Activity Reaches $59.2B, Representing 29.3% of Total Eligible Securities Turnover at Market Close
Short Selling Turnover: The short selling turnover in the Hong Kong market reached $59.2 billion, accounting for 29.3% of the eligible securities turnover, an increase from 20% on the previous trading day.
Top Short Selling Shares: The top five shares with the highest short selling amounts include TRACKER FUND (67.2% ratio, $12.64B), CSOP HS TECH (50.4% ratio, $4.17B), HSCEI ETF (64.4% ratio, $2.99B), YOFC (49.2% ratio, $2.10B), and SENSETIME-W (23% ratio, $1.85B).
Market Performance: The shares listed experienced varying degrees of price changes, with TRACKER FUND showing a 1.204% increase and SENSETIME-W a notable 4.918% increase.
Data Delay Notice: It is noted that the HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 minutes, and the short selling data is as of February 27, 2026, at 16:25.
HSI Rises by 249 Points; Developers Drive Growth with SHKP Jumping Over 7%
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 249 points (0.9%) to close at 26,630, with a total market turnover of HKD288.42 billion. The HSCEI and HSTECH also saw gains, closing at 8,859 and 5,137 respectively.
Property Sector Highlights: SHK PPT reported a nearly 17% increase in interim underlying profit, leading to a 7.1% rise in its stock price. Other property developers like New World Dev and CK Asset also experienced stock price increases.
MSCI Index Changes: Changes to the MSCI China Index constituents were noted, with stocks like HESAI-W and SENSETIME-W seeing significant gains of 4.4% and 4.9%, while PONY-W and YOFC surged over 10%.
Tech Sector Updates: In the tech sector, BIDU-SW reported a 42% YoY decline in non-GAAP net profit but slightly exceeded market expectations, leading to a minor stock rebound. Other tech stocks like Tencent and Netease also saw modest increases, while Alibaba and Kuaishou experienced slight declines.
SENSETIME-W, YOFC, and HESAI-W Rise 3-7% Following Inclusion in MSCI CN Index After Market Close
MSCI China Index Changes: The MSCI China Index will add 37 stocks, including HESAI-W, PONY-W, SENSETIME-W, and YOFC, while removing 16 stocks such as Autohome and CHINA VANKE.
Stock Performance: HESAI-W increased by 3.4% to HKD217.6, PONY-W surged to HKD115.8 (up 7.5%), SENSETIME-W peaked at HKD2.64 (up 8.2%), and YOFC rose to HKD145.9 (up 7.9%).
Short Selling Data: Notable short selling figures include SENSETIME-W at $191.27M (11.527% ratio) and YOFC at $156.76M (6.958% ratio), indicating significant market activity.
Market Reactions: The changes in the MSCI China Index and the performance of the added stocks reflect investor sentiment and market dynamics in the Hong Kong stock market.
SENSETIME-W Introduces 'Beauty Agent', a New Beauty Software Development Kit
Stock Performance: SENSETIME-W (00020.HK) saw a price increase of 4.508%, with short selling amounting to $191.27M and a ratio of 11.527%.
Product Launch: The company announced the launch of a new product called 'beauty agent', which utilizes natural language commands and AI decision-making to enhance beauty effects in a more natural way, avoiding overly edited appearances.
HSI Rises by 175 Points; HSBC HOLDINGS Jumps Over 5% After Earnings Report; AI Large Model Stocks Decline
Market Performance: The HSI closed up 175 points (0.7%) at 26,765, while the HSCEI rose 26 points (0.3%) to 9,034; however, the HSTECH fell by 10 points (0.2%) to 5,260, with a total market turnover of HKD236.765 billion.
HSBC Holdings Results: HSBC Holdings saw a 5.5% increase in stock price to HKD142.7, despite a 7% year-on-year drop in reported profit before tax for 2025, while Standard Chartered's stock fell 2.2% due to concerns over expense growth.
Commodity and Tech Stocks: Commodity stocks like Zhaojin Mining and China Gold International performed well, with gains of 3% and 4.5%, respectively, while tech stocks showed mixed results, with JD-SW and Meituan-W gaining slightly, while several AI-related stocks experienced significant declines.
Short Selling Trends: Short selling activity was notable across various sectors, with HSBC and JD-SW having high short selling ratios, while AI stocks like Knowledge Atlas and Minimax-WP faced substantial drops in their stock prices.
HSI Closes Down 491 Points; Tech, Pharma, and Chinese Insurers Decline, While STANCHART Surges Over 3% After Earnings Report
Market Performance: The HSI fell by 491 points (1.8%) to 26,590, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also experiencing declines of 2.1%, closing at 9,007 and 5,270 respectively, amid a total market turnover of HKD250.992 billion.
Tech Stock Declines: Major tech stocks like TENCENT, BABA-W, and MEITUAN-W saw significant drops, with short selling ratios indicating high market activity, reflecting a broader downturn in the tech sector.
Pharmaceutical Sector Struggles: Pharmaceutical stocks continued to decline, with CSPC PHARMA and SINO BIOPHARM among the biggest losers, as short selling activity remained high in this sector.
Financial Sector Highlights: STANCHART reported a 3.1% increase in stock price after announcing a significant rise in dividend distribution, contrasting with the overall negative trend seen in Chinese insurers, which experienced declines.
Short Selling Activity Reaches $59.2B, Representing 29.3% of Total Eligible Securities Turnover at Market Close
Short Selling Turnover: The short selling turnover in the Hong Kong market reached $59.2 billion, accounting for 29.3% of the eligible securities turnover, an increase from 20% on the previous trading day.
Top Short Selling Shares: The top five shares with the highest short selling amounts include TRACKER FUND (67.2% ratio, $12.64B), CSOP HS TECH (50.4% ratio, $4.17B), HSCEI ETF (64.4% ratio, $2.99B), YOFC (49.2% ratio, $2.10B), and SENSETIME-W (23% ratio, $1.85B).
Market Performance: The shares listed experienced varying degrees of price changes, with TRACKER FUND showing a 1.204% increase and SENSETIME-W a notable 4.918% increase.
Data Delay Notice: It is noted that the HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 minutes, and the short selling data is as of February 27, 2026, at 16:25.
HSI Rises by 249 Points; Developers Drive Growth with SHKP Jumping Over 7%
Market Performance: The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 249 points (0.9%) to close at 26,630, with a total market turnover of HKD288.42 billion. The HSCEI and HSTECH also saw gains, closing at 8,859 and 5,137 respectively.
Property Sector Highlights: SHK PPT reported a nearly 17% increase in interim underlying profit, leading to a 7.1% rise in its stock price. Other property developers like New World Dev and CK Asset also experienced stock price increases.
MSCI Index Changes: Changes to the MSCI China Index constituents were noted, with stocks like HESAI-W and SENSETIME-W seeing significant gains of 4.4% and 4.9%, while PONY-W and YOFC surged over 10%.
Tech Sector Updates: In the tech sector, BIDU-SW reported a 42% YoY decline in non-GAAP net profit but slightly exceeded market expectations, leading to a minor stock rebound. Other tech stocks like Tencent and Netease also saw modest increases, while Alibaba and Kuaishou experienced slight declines.
SENSETIME-W, YOFC, and HESAI-W Rise 3-7% Following Inclusion in MSCI CN Index After Market Close
MSCI China Index Changes: The MSCI China Index will add 37 stocks, including HESAI-W, PONY-W, SENSETIME-W, and YOFC, while removing 16 stocks such as Autohome and CHINA VANKE.
Stock Performance: HESAI-W increased by 3.4% to HKD217.6, PONY-W surged to HKD115.8 (up 7.5%), SENSETIME-W peaked at HKD2.64 (up 8.2%), and YOFC rose to HKD145.9 (up 7.9%).
Short Selling Data: Notable short selling figures include SENSETIME-W at $191.27M (11.527% ratio) and YOFC at $156.76M (6.958% ratio), indicating significant market activity.
Market Reactions: The changes in the MSCI China Index and the performance of the added stocks reflect investor sentiment and market dynamics in the Hong Kong stock market.
SENSETIME-W Introduces 'Beauty Agent', a New Beauty Software Development Kit
Stock Performance: SENSETIME-W (00020.HK) saw a price increase of 4.508%, with short selling amounting to $191.27M and a ratio of 11.527%.
Product Launch: The company announced the launch of a new product called 'beauty agent', which utilizes natural language commands and AI decision-making to enhance beauty effects in a more natural way, avoiding overly edited appearances.
HSI Rises by 175 Points; HSBC HOLDINGS Jumps Over 5% After Earnings Report; AI Large Model Stocks Decline
Market Performance: The HSI closed up 175 points (0.7%) at 26,765, while the HSCEI rose 26 points (0.3%) to 9,034; however, the HSTECH fell by 10 points (0.2%) to 5,260, with a total market turnover of HKD236.765 billion.
HSBC Holdings Results: HSBC Holdings saw a 5.5% increase in stock price to HKD142.7, despite a 7% year-on-year drop in reported profit before tax for 2025, while Standard Chartered's stock fell 2.2% due to concerns over expense growth.
Commodity and Tech Stocks: Commodity stocks like Zhaojin Mining and China Gold International performed well, with gains of 3% and 4.5%, respectively, while tech stocks showed mixed results, with JD-SW and Meituan-W gaining slightly, while several AI-related stocks experienced significant declines.
Short Selling Trends: Short selling activity was notable across various sectors, with HSBC and JD-SW having high short selling ratios, while AI stocks like Knowledge Atlas and Minimax-WP faced substantial drops in their stock prices.
HSI Closes Down 491 Points; Tech, Pharma, and Chinese Insurers Decline, While STANCHART Surges Over 3% After Earnings Report
Market Performance: The HSI fell by 491 points (1.8%) to 26,590, with the HSCEI and HSTECH also experiencing declines of 2.1%, closing at 9,007 and 5,270 respectively, amid a total market turnover of HKD250.992 billion.
Tech Stock Declines: Major tech stocks like TENCENT, BABA-W, and MEITUAN-W saw significant drops, with short selling ratios indicating high market activity, reflecting a broader downturn in the tech sector.
Pharmaceutical Sector Struggles: Pharmaceutical stocks continued to decline, with CSPC PHARMA and SINO BIOPHARM among the biggest losers, as short selling activity remained high in this sector.
Financial Sector Highlights: STANCHART reported a 3.1% increase in stock price after announcing a significant rise in dividend distribution, contrasting with the overall negative trend seen in Chinese insurers, which experienced declines.
