HSI Closes Lower by 281 Points or 1%; Decline in AI and Pharma Stocks, While Power Equipment Stocks Gain
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 9h ago
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Market Performance: The HSI closed down 281 points (1.05%) at 26,563, with total market turnover at HKD225.689 billion. Major tech stocks like Tencent and Meituan also saw declines.
Smartphone Shipment Forecasts: Major smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi and OPPO, have lowered their annual shipment forecasts, impacting related stocks negatively.
Stock Movements: UBTECH Robotics surged 8.6% after a partnership with Airbus, while several other tech and pharmaceutical stocks experienced significant declines, with some dropping over 6%.
Economic Indicators: China's unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1% for December, slightly below the forecast of 5.2%, indicating potential weaknesses in domestic demand despite resilient exports.
Analyst Views on 00100
Wall Street analysts forecast 00100 stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for 00100 is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
