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Tencent invests in French game studio Drama Studios to support the development of hyper-realistic shooter 'Unrecord'

Xiaomi 13T Pro is set to receive the HyperOS 3 system update

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Tencent Holdings has been net bought by Southbound funds for 5 consecutive days.

Alibaba 'Integrates' Internally, ByteDance 'Rumbles' Forward: Two Royal Roads for Consumer-Facing AI

Tencent and Xiamen University launch a breakthrough technology that generates 3D scenes in seconds

Xiaomi President Lu Weibing debuts the real Mi 17 Ultra and its four color options

Tencent Reshapes its $10 Billion Global Gaming Empire with International Hits

ByteDance's key large model figure, Feng Jiashi, has reportedly joined Tencent

Alibaba is reportedly considering a large order of AI chips from AMD

Tencent emphasizes integrating ESG concepts into products and operations to continuously create social value

Hesai Technology's solid-state LiDAR selected for mass production in Meituan drones

CICC maintains 'Outperform' rating on Tencent with a target price of HKD 700

Xiaomi Grants Over 100 Million Yuan in Subsidies to Car Fusion Stores

Independent Director Li Yunlian Increases Holdings in Alibaba Stock

HKEX Invests in Xunqing Clearing and Deepens Cooperation with HKMA

Generali Investments CEE Reduces Holdings in HSBC

Xiaomi Announces Mi 17 Ultra Launch Event on December 25

Tencent's OVBU establishes a new technology department to fully focus on AI

Meituan's brand Keeta launches a program in Kuwait to support local SMEs

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MarketBeat's stock screener tool highlights five infrastructure stocks to watch: Coinbase Global, Alibaba Group, Vertiv, Astera Labs, and Marvell Technology. These companies are involved in essential physical systems and services, making them stable, income-oriented investments. The stocks have shown high trading volumes recently, and analysts suggest they are better buys than Coinbase Global, which has a Moderate Buy rating. Infrastructure stocks are influenced by government spending, regulation, and interest rates.

- MarketBeat identifies Coinbase Global, Alibaba Group, Vertiv, Astera Labs, and Marvell Technology as top infrastructure stocks due to their stable income and long-term cash flows.  
- These companies are crucial for building and operating essential physical systems, influenced by factors like government spending and interest rates.  
- Analysts suggest these stocks may offer better investment opportunities than Coinbase Global, which has a Moderate Buy rating but is not favored by top-rated analysts.

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HSBC has appointed Ida Liu as the global CEO of HSBC Private Bank, effective January 5, 2026. Liu, a former Citi veteran, will focus on enhancing leadership with ultra-high net worth clients, strengthening cross-border connectivity, and accelerating global growth. She reports to Barry O’Byrne, CEO of HSBC International Wealth and Premier Banking. Liu brings 25 years of experience, including 18 years at Citi, and expertise in strategic wealth advisory and business growth.

- HSBC has appointed Ida Liu as CEO of HSBC Private Bank, effective 5 January 2026.  
- Liu, a former Citi executive with 25 years of experience, will enhance the bank's leadership among ultra-high net worth clients and promote global growth.  
- Reporting to Barry O’Byrne, she is expected to leverage her expertise in strategic wealth advisory and operational transformation.

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HSBC Holdings PLC announced transactions involving ordinary shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs). David Liao acquired 4,862 shares, and Barry O'Byrne acquired 12 shares through automatic reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025. The transactions were conducted on 18 December 2025 at a price of £11.431 per share on the London Stock Exchange.

- HSBC Holdings plc reported transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities on December 22, 2025, regarding ordinary shares acquired through the automatic reinvestment of the third interim dividend on December 18, 2025.  
- Co-Chief Executive David Liao acquired 4,862 shares at £11.431 each, totaling £55,578.25, while Chief Executive Barry O'Byrne acquired 12 shares for £137.17.  
- These disclosures comply with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.

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HSBC has appointed Ida Liu as the CEO of its private bank, effective January 5. Liu, formerly the global head of Citi Private Bank, brings over 25 years of experience in wealth management. Her appointment aims to strengthen HSBC's private bank as a leading partner for UHNW individuals and families. She replaces Gabriel Castello, the interim head since last December.

- HSBC appointed Ida Liu as the chief executive officer of its private bank, effective January 5.  
- Liu has over 25 years of experience in wealth management and strategic advisory, previously serving as the global head of Citi Private Bank.  
- Her appointment aims to strengthen HSBC's private banking services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, succeeding Gabriel Castello.

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HSBC ETFs PLC announced the net asset value for its HSBC FTSE 250 UCITS ETF as of December 19, 2025. The NAV is £49,873,817.91 with a NAV per share of £20.7808. The fund has 2,400,000 shares in issue, with no shares redeemed since the previous valuation. The currency is GBP.

- The article provides a net asset value update for the HSBC FTSE 250 UCITS ETF as of December 19, 2025.  
- The total net asset value is £49,873,817.91 with 2,400,000 shares issued, resulting in a NAV per share of £20.7808.  
- No shares were redeemed since the previous valuation, and the information is sourced from RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.

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Hong Kong has become the world's top fundraising venue, raising US$35.4 billion from 106 IPOs in 2025, according to HKEX. The city surpassed New York and India in fundraising, driven by tech trends and market reforms. The HKEX launched initiatives like the Technology Enterprises Channel and the HKEX Tech Index, attracting global capital and diverse issuers. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 47% this year, reflecting strong market momentum.

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Generali Investments CEE investicni spolecnost a.s. reduced its stake in HSBC Holdings plc by 27.6% in Q3, as per its latest 13F filing. The firm sold 27,500 shares, holding 72,000 shares valued at $5.11 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in HSBC. HSBC's stock performance, financial ratios, and recent earnings report are highlighted. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50. Recent positive news includes an analyst upgrade, a UK branch refurbishment plan, and leadership appointments in Kuwait and Hong Kong.

- Generali Investments CEE reduced its stake in HSBC Holdings by 27.6% in Q3, owning 72,000 shares valued at $5,111,000.  
- Other institutional investors, like Fisher Asset Management and Goldman Sachs, also adjusted their positions, with Fisher increasing its stake by 9.2%.  
- HSBC reported earnings of $1.80 per share, surpassing expectations, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50, reflecting a strong financial performance.

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Charles Li, former CEO of HKEX, has halted the IPO plan for Micro Connect International Finance (MCIF) under HKEX Chapter 21 due to extended timelines and delays. MCIF will now operate as a private fund, raising capital from the private sector. Li remains open to a potential future listing. The decision highlights challenges with HKEX's Chapter 21 regime, which may need review as no company has successfully listed under it for over a decade.

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

HSBC ETFs FTSE 100 UCITS ETF announced its net asset value as of 19/12/2025, totaling £668,849,117.80 with a NAV per share of £98.5050. The fund has 6,790,000 shares in issue, with no shares redeemed since the previous valuation. The information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.

- The document reports on the HSBC FTSE 100 UCITS ETF, detailing a valuation date of December 19, 2025.  
- It indicates a total net asset value of £668,849,117.80, with a net asset value per share of £98.5050 and 6,790,000 shares in issue.  
- The announcement was made by RNS, a service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority for information dissemination in the UK.

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Douglas Lane & Associates LLC reduced its stake in Alibaba Group by 36.4% in Q3, selling 5,373 shares. Alibaba's stock opened at $149.70, with a 1-year range of $80.06-$192.67. Analysts have set new price targets, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target of $194.00. Positive sentiment surrounds Alibaba's interest in Nvidia H200 AI chips, boosting cloud margins and AI services revenue.

- Douglas Lane & Associates LLC reduced its stake in Alibaba Group by 36.4% in Q3, holding 9,372 shares valued at $1,675,000 after selling 5,373 shares.  
- Several institutional investors also adjusted their positions, with noteworthy acquisitions and increases, indicating fluctuating investment strategies in Alibaba's stock.  
- Analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," with various target prices reflecting a positive outlook on Alibaba's e-commerce and cloud growth, despite investor concerns about execution risks.