SMIC rises 1% as NVIDIA earnings beat lifts chip stocks
HK Stock Market Update·
A-Share Three Major Indices Rise 0.5%-0.7% for Full Day as Brokerages Advance; HUA HONG GRACE Jumps Over 7%
AASTOCKS News·- The PBOC conducted RMB 239.5 billion of seven-day reverse repos with a single-day net injection of RMB 239.5 billion. - The three major A-share indices rose 0.5% to 0.7% for the full day, driven by advancing brokerages and chip stocks. - The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.59% at 3,912, while HUA HONG GRACE surged over 7%.SMIC climbs 5% on Goldman Sachs China chip self-sufficiency forecast
HK Stock Market Update·A-Share Three Major Indices Gain 0.7%-1.4% at Midday; HUA HONG GRACE Surges Over 9%, SMIC Up 3%
AASTOCKS News·- The central parity rate of RMB against USD was set at 6.7829, and the PBOC injected RMB 239.5 billion via seven-day reverse repos. - The three major A-share indices gained 0.7% to 1.4% by midday, with the Shanghai Composite Index reclaiming the 3,900 level to close at 3,916. - Individual stock performances included HUA HONG GRACE surging over 9% and SMIC rising 3%, alongside mixed movements across banking, insurance, and semiconductor sectors.SMIC climbs 3% on Goldman Sachs China chip self-sufficiency forecast
HK Stock Market Update·HSI Slips 544 pts at Midday as BABA-W Plunges ~10%, SMIC Dives 6%+; AI Large Model Stocks Pressured
AASTOCKS News·- The Hang Seng Index fell 544 pts or 2.09 % to close at 25,465 at midday, driven by widespread declines across major technology and chip stocks. - BABA-W plunged 9.76 % after planning a new share placement to raise HKD80 billion, while AI large model stocks faced heavy pressure following DeepSeek's API price adjustments. - Chip stocks experienced sharp sell-offs, with SMIC plummeting 6.62 % and HUA HONG GRACE tumbling 5.23 %.A-Share Three Major Indices Fall 0.7% to 3.5% at Midday, YUSHU TECHNOLOGY Slumps Nearly 10%; Mainland Banks and Insurers Stay Firm
AASTOCKS News·- At midday, the three major A-share indices fell between 0.7% and 3.5%, while the PBOC conducted RMB 340 billion of seven-day reverse repos for a net injection of RMB 340 billion. - Mainland bank and insurance stocks stayed firm with gains across major institutions, whereas chip, AI, and optical module stocks generally declined despite strong interim results from some firms. - YUSHU TECHNOLOGY slumped 9.8% to a total market capitalization of RMB 245.283 billion amid the opening of the second World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing.HSI Down 544 pts; HSTI Down 183 pts; BABA Down over 9%; XIAOMI Down over 4%; TENCENT Down over 3%
AASTOCKS News·- At the midday close, the Hang Seng Index dropped 544 points or 2.1% to 25,465, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 183 points or 3.8% to 4,582. - Major heavyweights recorded significant declines, with BABA down over 9%, XIAOMI down over 4%, and TENCENT down over 3%. - Other index constituents also faced downward pressure, though selective stocks like PING AN and SINOPEC CORP posted modest gains.Shanghai Composite Opens Down 2pts; Chinese Banks Soft; YUSHU TECHNOLOGY Slumps Nearly 5%
AASTOCKS News·- The PBOC conducted RMB 340 billion of 7-day reverse repo operations, leading to a net injection of RMB 340 billion as the RMB central parity rate against the USD was set at 6.7841. - The three major A-share indices opened mixed, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 2 pts at 3,902, the Shenzhen Component Index up 23 pts at 14,118, and the ChiNext Index up 4 pts at 3,550. - Chinese bank and insurer stocks generally opened soft, while major tech, chip, and optical module stocks experienced varied trading performances alongside YUSHU TECHNOLOGY slumping nearly 5%.SMIC falls 3% ahead of interim results release on Aug 27
HK Stock Market Update·New Buy Rating for Semiconductor Manufacturing International (0981), the Technology Giant
Tip Ranks·- Semiconductor Manufacturing International received a Buy rating from China Renaissance with a price target of HK$ 142.00. - DBS also issued a Buy rating for the company in a report on August 18. - Meanwhile, J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold rating on the stock on August 16.Weekly Recap | SMIC -3.53%, most brokers rate it buy
Weekly Review·- SMIC (981. HK) fell 3.53 % to close at 72.5 HKD amid high volatility and lower trading volume this week. - Despite strong second-quarter results and target price hikes by major institutions, the stock was dragged down by a global semiconductor sell-off. - Out of 23 covering institutions, the consensus rating remains a buy with an average target price of 94.40 HKD ahead of the interim report release on August 27, 2026.SMIC board to review release of interim results for first half of 2026
PUBT·- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation announced that its board of directors will convene on Aug. 27, 2026. - The meeting's primary agenda is to consider and approve the publication of the company's unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. - The regulatory disclosure was officially submitted via the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's IIS system on Aug. 19, 2026.HSI Gains 62 pts at Midday; XIAOMI-W, HK & CHINA GAS Leap ~7% After Results; BIDU-SW Plunges ~12%; CHINA UNICOM Dives ~8%
AASTOCKS News·- The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closed the morning session up 62 pts or 0.24% at 25,533 pts with a half-day turnover of about HKD 129.251 billion. - Individual stock movements were heavily driven by earnings releases, with XIAOMI-W and HK & CHINA GAS soaring nearly 7% after beating expectations. - Conversely, BIDU-SW plunged 11.77% following a 68% drop in 2Q profit, while chip makers suffered steep losses amid weak overseas markets.SMIC drops 5% as global chip rout hits Hong Kong trading
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