- The HSI turned lower at midday on August 25, closing down 64 pts at 25,453 with a market turnover of HKD126.755 billion.
- Major tech and electric vehicle stocks experienced declines, led by XPENG-W plummeting nearly 10% due to a widened 2Q26 adjusted net loss of RMB1.237 billion and MEITUAN-W sliding 6.53%.
- Conversely, Wuxi series and Kingboard series rallied strongly following upbeat analyst target price upgrades and corporate results.
- 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.
- The Hong Kong stock market closed higher on August 20, with the Hang Seng Index up 203 pts or 0.8% at 25,698 and a total turnover of HKD 269.119 billion.
- KUAISHOU-W plunged 11.01% as its 2Q adjusted profit slid 30.3% YoY, while SBP GROUP surged 12.53% following a better-than-expected interim profit report.
- mRNA concept stocks rallied significantly after Moderna's cancer vaccine breakthrough, driving strong gains in related pharmaceutical firms like EVEREST MED and CANSINOBIO.
- At the midday close, the Hang Seng Index rose 291 points to reach 25,786, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 72 points to 4,754.
- Major heavyweights such as XIAOMI, BABA, and TENCENT recorded solid gains alongside broader market movements.
- Stocks including WUXI BIO, WUXI APPTEC, BEIGENE, OOIL, and TINGYI hit new highs during the trading session.