- The Hang Seng Index closed up 25 pts at 25,884 with a full-day turnover of HKD 328.178 billion amid market fluctuations.
- HSBC Holdings hit a record high of HKD 168.9, while Xiaomi-W tumbled over 7% following the launch of its new SkyNomad series vehicles.
- Hong Kong-listed semiconductor-related stocks surged significantly, echoing strong external market performance driven by SK Hynix shares.
- Major publicly traded companies are scheduled to release their key financial earnings reports on July 30, 2026.
- The morning earnings releases feature companies such as MA, MO, BMY, BUD, SO, and BTI.
- The afternoon earnings reports include prominent firms like AAPL, AMZN, SYK, MPWR, COIN, LYV, MSTR, and RDDT.
- The Hang Seng Index edged down 8 points to close the morning session at 25,798 amidst choppy trade with a turnover of HKD 162.074 billion.
- Individual stock performances varied significantly, driven by corporate earnings and broker upgrades, with NEW ORIENTAL-S spiking 17.08% and BUD APAC rising 7.36%.
- Meanwhile, AI-related shares faced heavy selling pressure, leading to a 16.46% plunge for Z.AI and declines across other technology counters.