STOCKS | Hong Kong Stock Index to Include CATL, CMOC, and Laopu Gold

Hong Kong's benchmark stock index is set to include three new companies: electric vehicle battery-maker CATL, miner CMOC, and jeweler Laopu Gold. Bloomberg posted on X that this move aims to diversify the index and reflect the evolving market landscape. The inclusion of these companies highlights the growing importance of the electric vehicle and mining sectors, as well as the luxury goods market in Hong Kong's economy. This change is expected to attract more investors and enhance the index's representation of key industries.