Hong Kong's three major indices closed in the red on August 11. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.10% or 284.67 points to settle at 25,652.82, with full-day turnover of approximately HK$210.9 billion. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.09% or 93.74 points to 8,528.10, while the Hang Seng TECH Index slid 1.93% or 95.04 points to 4,824.42.

Large-cap tech names broadly declined: Xiaomi lost over 3%, Kuaishou fell nearly 4%, and JD.com shed 3%. Gold and non-ferrous metals stocks suffered a sharp pullback, with Laopu Gold and Lingbao Gold each plunging more than 8%. The handset supply chain was battered, with Foxconn Interconnect Technology tumbling over 14%. New-energy vehicle stocks weakened, as Geely Auto and NIO both dropped more than 4%. Bucking the trend, oil and gas names advanced, with CNOOC surging over 3%. Swire Pacific and SITC notched fresh all-time highs during the session.

Gold & Non-Ferrous Metals Hammered: Laopu Gold, Lingbao Gold Down Over 8%

At the close, Laopu Gold (06181.HK) tumbled 8.49% to HK$362; Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) sank 8.07% to HK$22.32; Chifeng Gold (06693.HK) dropped 6.01% to HK$36.92; Zijin Mining Group (02899.HK) slid 5.80% to HK$35.38; and CMOC Group (03993.HK) fell 5.24% to HK$17.90.

Spot gold breached the US$4,400/oz mark, sinking to around US$4,381/oz and turning negative by 0.15% intraday. On the A-share market, the non-ferrous metals sector also led losses, with cobalt, gold, and lithium mining names among the hardest hit. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.82%, snapping a five-session winning streak.

Handset Supply Chain Routed: Foxconn Interconnect Technology Plunges Over 14%

At the close, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (06088.HK) cratered 14.14% to HK$5.13; Q Technology (01478.HK) dropped 7.21% to HK$6.69; Sunny Optical (02382.HK) fell 2.20% to HK$57.70; and BYD Electronic (00285.HK) declined 4.18% to HK$23.34.

Tech & Internet Broadly Lower: Xiaomi Loses Over 3%

At the close, Xiaomi Corp (01810.HK) fell 3.48% to HK$26.66; Kuaishou Technology (01024.HK) dropped 3.79% to HK$42.64; JD.com (09618.HK) lost 3.00% to HK$126.50; Baidu (09888.HK) declined 2.52% to HK$104.60; and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) slipped 2.20% to HK$470.80. Alibaba Group (09988.HK) edged down 0.24% to HK$126.40, while Meituan (03690.HK) dipped 0.90% to HK$93.05.

NEV Sector Loses Traction: Geely, NIO Slide Over 4%

At the close, NIO (09866.HK) fell 4.37% to HK$36.30; Geely Auto (00175.HK) dropped 4.26% to HK$18.20; XPeng (09868.HK) declined 2.93% to HK$45.74; and BYD Company (01211.HK) lost 2.82% to HK$89.70.

According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, the composite dealer inventory coefficient for July stood at 1.48, up nearly 10% year-on-year but down sequentially. While August sales are expected to be supported by promotions and pent-up demand, elevated inventory levels and a wait-and-see sentiment continue to weigh on a sustained market recovery.

Oil & Gas Stocks Buck the Trend: CNOOC Surges Over 3%

At the close, CNOOC (00883.HK) rallied 3.59% to HK$24.24, with turnover exceeding HK$1.9 billion.

In a recent report, the DWS Global CIO upgraded oil from "Neutral" to "Overweight," citing escalating US-Iran tensions and rising geopolitical risks. Additionally, the US and Iran reached a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement last week brokered by Pakistan, though market concerns over Middle Eastern supply stability persist.

Semiconductors & Robotics Diverge: Montage Technology Rises Over 2%

At the close, Montage Technology (06809.HK) gained 2.10% to HK$263, having surged to an intraday high of HK$278; Tsugami China (01651.HK) jumped 4.99% to HK$57.85. Citi initiated coverage on Tsugami China with a "Buy" rating and a target price of HK$72, expecting the company to benefit from strong capex growth in the electronics and AI liquid cooling sectors, along with potential inclusion in the Stock Connect scheme. On the flip side, SMIC (00981.HK) fell 1.36% to HK$65.30, and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) dropped 3.05% to HK$133.30.

Among robotics stocks, UBTECH Robotics (09880.HK) rose 1.18% to HK$89.65, while Dobot (02432.HK) slipped 1.07% to HK$25.96. The robotics sector continues to attract heated market attention, with Unitree Technology's STAR Market IPO receiving over 8,288x oversubscription and a winning lottery rate of just 0.018%.

Swire Pacific, SITC Hit Record Highs; Wharf Tumbles Over 4%

Swire Pacific (00019.HK) edged up 0.87% to HK$104.50, hitting an all-time high intraday; SITC International (01308.HK) inched up 0.10% to HK$40.28, also notching a record high. Meanwhile, Wharf Holdings (00004.HK) slumped 4.29% to HK$20.52. Wharf reported that its interim core net profit fell 16.61% to HK$1.697 billion, mainly due to reduced dividend income. Attributable profit plunged 91.03% year-on-year to just HK$48 million. The company maintained an interim dividend of HK$0.20 per share and declared a special interim dividend of HK$0.20 per share to celebrate its 140th anniversary.

Top 10 by Turnover

Alibaba-W (09988) HK$126.40, down 0.24%, turnover HK$9.5 bn
Tencent (00700) HK$470.80, down 2.20%, turnover HK$9.3 bn
Xiaomi-W (01810) HK$26.66, down 3.48%, turnover HK$3.2 bn
Zijin Mining (02899) HK$35.38, down 5.80%, turnover HK$3.2 bn
Meituan-W (03690) HK$93.05, down 0.90%, turnover HK$3.2 bn
Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) HK$133.30, down 3.05%, turnover HK$2.6 bn
SMIC (00981) HK$65.30, down 1.36%, turnover HK$2.5 bn
AIA (01299) HK$72.85, down 2.22%, turnover HK$2.4 bn
WuXi Biologics (02269) HK$45.98, down 0.30%, turnover HK$2.2 bn
CNOOC (00883) HK$24.24, up 3.59%, turnover HK$1.9 bn