- On August 20, Hong Kong stocks rallied collectively, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.74% to 25684.92 points.
- Sector performance showed gold stocks surging driven by safe-haven demand, pharmaceutical stocks strengthening following positive overseas clinical trial results, and new energy vehicle stocks posting gains.
- Kuaishou shares plunged over 11% following its second-quarter financial results reporting a 36% year-on-year drop in net profit.
- The Hong Kong stock market experienced a downturn, with the HSI dropping 157 points to 25,295 and the HSTECH declining 1.9% to 4,689.
- Major artificial intelligence stocks suffered sharp drops, as Z.AI plunged 16.21% to HKD1,008, MINIMAX-W dived 12.34%, and SENSETIME-W fell 6.54% despite an interim positive profit alert forecasting a net profit of RMB500-700 million.
- Other focus stocks reported mixed movements ahead of earnings announcements, with companies like WEIMOB INC and GIGADEVICE dropping nearly 6% while BIDU-SW edged up 0.4%.