- Hong Kong stocks opened lower on 13 August 2026, with the HSI dropping 152 points to 25,288 following mixed performance in US markets.
- Major tech stocks generally declined, as Tencent opened over 3% lower after reporting a 2Q26 capex surge to nearly RMB 52.8 billion and warning of potential share buyback reductions.
- Lenovo bucked the broader market trend by opening over 3% higher, alongside gains in select blue-chip stocks like SMIC and Pop Mart.
- Wall Street futures indicate a moderate upward opening on Tuesday as investors await Middle East conflict discussions.
- Nvidia partnered with major financial firms to raise $500 billion for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Brent crude futures rose over 2 percent to $89.86 a barrel amid ongoing market developments.
- The Hang Seng Index closed down 212 points at 25,440, with the Hang Seng Tech Index and HSCEI also recording declines.
- Market turnover reached $216.78 billion as major heavyweights such as BABA dropped over 3%.
- Individual constituents showed mixed movements, with specific stocks like LONGFOR and TINGYI posting notable gains while others like NTES declined.
- The Hang Seng Index fell 212 pts or 0.83% to close at 25,440 amid broad declines in major technology stocks.
- Chinese property developers rallied sharply in the afternoon due to capital inflows and urban renewal expectations.
- Several blue chips experienced notable gains following positive earnings and dividend announcements.
- The Hong Kong market opened lower following overnight declines in US stocks and rising Middle East uncertainties that pushed oil prices up.
- The HSI opened down 154 points at 25,498, with major technology stocks broadly coming under pressure.
- Individual stocks reacted to financial results, with TINGYI rising nearly 3% after reporting a 7.1% interim profit increase and MMG surging 5.62% following a record 1H profit.
- At the midday close, the Hang Seng Index dropped 300 pts or 1.2 % to 25,352, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 56 pts or 1.2 % to 4,767.
- Active heavyweights experienced declines, with Alibaba closing down 3.2 % at $122.3 and Tencent falling 2.9 % to $457.
- Various constituent stocks moved differently, as Tingyi gained 4.8 % while WH Group dropped 4.8 %.
- The Hong Kong market closed lower, with the HSI dropping 284 pts or 1.1% to 25,652 and market turnover reaching $210.94 billion.
- Major active heavyweights and constituents experienced declines, including XIAOMI down 3.5% and LAOPU GOLD down 8.5%.
- SWIRE PACIFIC A and SITC bucked the trend by hitting new highs, closing up 0.9% and 0.1% respectively.
- The HSI opened higher at 25,998 points, rising 61 points or 0.24% amid mixed global market cues.
- Major tech stocks showed varied performances, with BABA-W gaining 2.13% and MINIMAX-W soaring over 4%.
- Spot gold rebounded above USD 4,400 per ounce, driving gains across gold mining and jewelry stocks.