- The HSI dropped 237 pts or 0.93 % to close at 25,329 amid suppressed tech stocks and depressed property and casino sectors.
- Major tech firms like BABA-W declined over 3 %, while BANK OF CHINA hit a new peak and mainland bank stocks attracted capital inflows.
- Macau's August GGR sank 1 % YoY to weigh on casinos, and Chinese property stocks remained under pressure due to higher pre-sale thresholds.
- At the close, the Hang Seng Index dropped 237 pts to 25,329, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 68 pts to 4,550 and market turnover reached $238.74 billion.
- Major tech and heavyweight stocks experienced declines, including Alibaba down over 3 %, while CCB, ICBC, Bank of China, Bankcomm, and Genscript Bio hit new highs.
- The market activity reflected mixed performances across major indices and individual constituents amid daily trading.
- The Hang Seng Index fell 256 pts or 1 % to close at 25,310 at midday with a total turnover of HKD 133.165 billion.
- Major technology stocks traded mixed, with BIDU-SW dropping 2.65 % and KUAISHOU-W surging 4.82 % following a substantial investment.
- Chinese property developers remained subdued amid policy adjustments, and AI concept stocks showed positive momentum led by Z.AI and MINIMAX-W.
- At the midday close, the Hang Seng Index dropped 256 pts or 1.0 % to 25,310, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 34 pts or 0.8 % to 4,584.
- Major tech heavyweights declined, with BABA falling over 3 %, TENCENT down 2.3 %, and MEITUAN down 1.5 %.
- Meanwhile, select stocks including CCB, GENSCRIPT BIO, TCL ELECTRONICS, and BANK OF E ASIA hit new highs during the session.
- Cryptocurrencies and global stock markets declined on Sept. 1, driven by rising bond yields worldwide.
- The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since January 2025, while Japan's 10-year yield hit its highest since August 1996.
- Rising yields and climbing oil prices, which exceeded $90 a barrel, increased inflation concerns and pressured risk assets.
- The HSI opened 151 pts lower at 25,415, driven by overnight US stock declines stemming from Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve remarks.
- Major technology and banking stocks experienced general pullbacks, while KUAISHOU-W rose 2.8% following a RMB 1.4 billion investment in Beijing Keling.
- Z.AI opened 4.35% lower despite a fourfold 1H26 revenue increase, and SHEIN-W debuted flat at HKD 48.56.
- Baidu announced the effective voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status to a dual-primary listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
- The company is now dually primary listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
- Its ordinary shares in Hong Kong and American depositary shares in the United States will continue to be fungible.