UBKUASO@EP2608A

Asian Stocks Rise as Tech Sector Rallies, Kuaishou Shares Stabilize

Southbound Capital Net Inflow Exceeds HKD 3.1 Billion in Morning Session

Kuaishou Technology to File Monthly Securities Movement Return for February 2026

CCTV '3.15' Gala approaches, live-streaming e-commerce industry faces compliance test

Market focuses on intense competition for Kuaishou's video model from ByteDance's Seedance 2.0.

Wanwu Lianghang wins bid for Kuaishou's Ulanqab Data Center management project.

People's Daily emphasizes 'anti-involution' and value creation, favoring long-term platform economy development.

Kuaishou E-commerce to launch '38 New Arrivals Season' promotional event.

Northbound capital records over HKD 3.1 billion net inflow, potentially supporting tech stocks.

Implementation of Hang Seng Index Quarterly Review Results

China's 'Two Sessions' to convene, focusing on platform economy and AI policies.

MWC Barcelona 2026 to open, highlighting AI and connectivity

Trump Announces Global Tariff Increase from 10% to 15%, Triggering Market Risk-Off

New Chinese regulations on minor protection online to take effect on March 1.

Southbound Capital Net Buys HKD 304 Million of Kuaishou on Feb 24

Kuaishou Short Selling Ratio Rises to 24.3% Amid Price Drop

HK Market Close: Kuaishou Shares Rally on UBS Report and AI Optimism

HK Market Close Watch: Kuaishou shares under pressure amid broader tech pullback.

Kuaishou shares close down nearly 4% despite UBS report favoring its AI potential.

Hong Kong stocks weaken in afternoon trading, Kuaishou falls over 4%.

HKC INT'L RTS

TIANBAO ENERGY

HANG YICK RTS

CHERISH SUN

SUMMI

UNI PRINTSHOP

AGTECH HOLDINGS

NE ELECTRIC

KO YO GROUP

MANY IDEA CLOUD

00005

00939

01288

00700

09888

01024

09988

On February 25th, during the Hong Kong stock market session, the three major indices showed divergent trends, with the market entering a period of consolidation. The Hang Seng Index rose by 0.43%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index slightly fell by 0.27%. In terms of sectors, HSBC Holdings surged by 3.47% due to strong performance and favorable dividends, boosting confidence in some bank stocks; the internet content and information sector showed divergence, with Tencent Holdings maintaining resilience and rising by 0.67%, while Baidu fell by 1.07% due to concerns over AI competition. Additionally, the retail sector saw a recovery in sentiment, with leading e-commerce valuations warming up

- On February 25, Hong Kong stocks showed mixed movements, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.43%, yet failing to surpass the previous peak.  
- Notable sector movements included HSBC soaring 3.47% due to strong earnings and dividends, while tech giants like Tencent rose slightly as valuations were reassessed amid AI trends.  
- Overall market focus remains on economic recovery, with investors closely monitoring retail sales and inflation trends to gauge consumer confidence.

Market Heartbeat

HSBC HOLDINGS

TENCENT

BIDU-SW

KUAISHOU-W

BABA-W

JD-SW

MNSO

XIMEI RESOURCES

Hong Kong stock market intraday | Hang Seng Index rises 0.43%, HSBC Holdings surges 3.47% after earnings, leading bank stocks

03690

09987

02513

01888

On February 24th, Hong Kong stocks closed with all three major indices significantly retreating, with the Hang Seng Index down 1.82% and the Hang Seng Technology Index down 2.13%. Dragged down by the adjustment in U.S. stocks and macroeconomic concerns, the technology and catering sectors saw widespread declines, with Meituan down 4.24% and Tencent Holdings down 3.35%. Despite the weak market, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged against the trend, driven by positive news from AI model breakthroughs, rising 12.14%, while YUM CHINA increased by 2.55% due to strong earnings reports. Market sentiment has turned cautious, facing short-term profit-taking pressure

- On February 24, Hong Kong stocks faced a significant retreat, with major indices, including the Hang Seng Index, falling by 1.82% after reaching a high phase.  
- The declines were attributed to profit-taking pressures and cautious market sentiment, particularly affecting the tech and retail sectors.  
- Investors are closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators, including retail sales and import-export data, to assess the sustainability of local consumption and external demand recovery.

MEITUAN

HAIDILAO

YUM CHINA

KNOWLEDGE ATLAS

KB LAMINATES

ADD NEW ENERGY

GIGADEVICE

NANFANG COMM

Tianhong Hang Seng TECH ETF(QDII)

CSOP HS TECH

HSTECH ETF

ChinaAMC Hang Seng Technology ETF(QDII)

Huatai-PB CSOP Hang Seng Technology ETF(QDII)

Hang Seng TECH ETF I

Hong Kong Stock Market Closing | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.82%, technology and restaurant stocks were under pressure, while KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 12.14%

On February 24, 2026, Beijing time, the Hong Kong stock market collectively weakened in the afternoon, with all three major indices adjusting high and falling more than 2%. The Hang Seng Tech Index led the decline, dragged down by a pullback in AI themes. Technology stocks generally fell, with major stocks such as Tencent Holdings, Alibaba, and Meituan showing weak performance. Funds shifted towards defensive stocks and individual stock speculation, with Aito rising sharply against the trend due to positive acquisition news. On the macro level, the market is closely monitoring liquidity and the recovery of local consumption data, with investment sentiment leaning towards caution

- The Hong Kong stock market experienced a significant downturn, with major indices falling over 2% led by the Hang Seng Index which dropped 2.01%.  
- Key sectors such as internet and retail reflected negative sentiment, influenced by a retreat in AI stocks, highlighting a broader market adjustment.  
- Notable individual stock movements included significant increases for certain companies while others like Tencent and Alibaba faced declines amid increased market caution.

DAISHOMICROLINE

MOBI DEV

PUTIAN COMM

Hong Kong stocks intraday | Hang Seng Index fell 2.3%, Meituan dropped 4.59%, Aide New Energy surged 30.28%

On February 24th, the Hong Kong stock market's midday review showed a collective pullback in the morning session, with the three major indices experiencing a unilateral adjustment. The Hang Seng Index fell by 1.93%, and the Hang Seng TECH Index dropped by 2.36%, leading the market decline. Risk aversion sentiment increased, causing technology heavyweight stocks to weaken across the board, with Meituan -W down 4.76%, leading the blue-chip decline, and Tencent Holdings down 3.44%. The internet, retail, and catering sectors were generally under pressure, but YUM CHINA rose 1.98 against the trend. In terms of individual stocks, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged by 20.89%, and KB LAMINATES rose by 11.09, driven by positive earnings expectations. Market focus has shifted to macroeconomic data and liquidity in the capital market

- On February 24, Hong Kong's stock market showed a notable downturn with the Hang Seng Index closing at 26,560.57, down 1.93%. 
- Sector performance was broadly negative, particularly in technology and retail, with major companies like Tencent and Alibaba seeing significant declines amid rising risk aversion and concerns over macroeconomic conditions. 
- Investors are closely monitoring economic indicators such as retail sales and unemployment to gauge the recovery potential of the Hong Kong economy.

Shandong Molong

KINGBOARD HLDG

Meituan

FI2 CSOP HSI

FL2 CSOP HSI

FI CSOP HSI

Hang Seng TECH Index

Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong Stock Midday Review | Hang Seng Index fell 1.93%, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 20.89%, Meituan dropped 4.76%

01357

On February 24th, during the Hong Kong stock market, the three major indices collectively weakened, with the Hang Seng Tech Index leading the decline, down 2.26%. The internet and retail sectors were under pressure, and market risk aversion increased, with Tencent Holdings falling 3.16% and Alibaba dropping 2.50%. The communication equipment sector showed mixed performance, with YOFC rising against the trend by 3.84%. In terms of individual stocks, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 13.57% due to the release of its flagship model, while Jiantao's laminated board rose 11.19% on positive earnings expectations. Investors are closely watching Hong Kong's retail and unemployment rate data

- On February 24, Hong Kong stocks experienced a decline as profit-taking pressures emerged after reaching recent highs, with the Hang Seng Index down 1.65% at 26,634.12 points.  
- Notable declines were observed in the tech sector, led by Tencent, Kuaishou, and Meitu, while the retail sector also suffered due to external market influences.  
- Investors are closely monitoring economic indicators such as retail sales and unemployment rates to gauge local consumer recovery, impacting market momentum and liquidity expectations.

MEITU

BYD ELECTRONIC

SHANDONG MOLONG

YOFC

Hong Kong stock market intraday | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.65%, the Tech Index fell 2.26% leading the decline, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 13.57%, YOFC strengthened against the trend

02899

STECH

In terms of sectors, leading technology stocks, semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, and new energy vehicle stocks performed well, with Zijin Mining, Meituan, and SMIC rising over 5%; large model concept stocks retreated, with KNOWLEDGE ATLAS falling nearly 23% and MINIMAX dropping over 13%

- On February 23, the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index experienced strong fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index rising 2.53% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing 3.34%.  
- Notable performers included Zijin Mining, Meituan, and SMIC, each rising over 5%, while stocks like Zhicheng dropped nearly 23% following prior gains.  
- In the gold sector, China Gold International saw a rise of over 6%, and the significant increase in gold prices has reached over 5,100 USD.

Wallstreetcn

ZIJIN MINING

SMIC

Zijin Mining

iShares Semiconductor ETF

Guotai CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme ETF

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

ChinaAMC SSE STAR Semiconductor Material & Equipment Thematic ETF

GF Fund CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme ETF

ChinaAMC CSI Semiconductor Material & Equipment Thematic ETF

ICBCCS CNI HK Connect Technology ETF

ChinaAMC Guozheng Semiconductor Chip ETF

SPDR S&P Semicon

Hang Seng TECH surged over 3%, Meituan rose over 5%, while the "dual giants of large models" KNOWLEDGE ATLAS and MINIMAX showed significant pullbacks

512380

China's tech giants, including Alibaba, ByteDance, and Kuaishou, have launched new AI models this week, showcasing advancements in robotics and video generation. Alibaba's RynnBrain helps robots understand their environment, while ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 generates realistic videos from text prompts. Kuaishou's Kling 3.0 offers improved video consistency and audio generation. Despite the technological progress, Seedance faced issues with a voice generation feature due to consent concerns. These developments highlight China's competitive stance in the AI sector, as noted by industry experts.

- At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Chinese tech giants Alibaba, ByteDance, and Kuaishou unveiled new AI models demonstrating advancements in robotics and video generation.  
- Alibaba's RynnBrain enhances robot object recognition, while ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 can generate realistic video from text prompts, despite facing concerns over voice generation.  
- Kuaishou's Kling 3.0 improves video consistency and adds multilingual audio, contributing to the company's significant stock rise.

CNBC

Yinhua MSCI China A ETF

It's been a big — but rocky — week for AI models from China. Here's what's happened

BABA

516010

ESPO

517770

KBAB

159805

The launch of Seedance 2.0 has sparked heated discussions, with Musk and American directors praising it. Users have shown strong interest in its global usage and registering Chinese accounts. This version has significant improvements in understanding visual language and multimodal input, supporting mixed inputs of images, videos, audio, and text, enhancing visual consistency and stability. Users have shared various creative videos showcasing the powerful features of Seedance 2.0

- The release of Seedance 2.0 has created a significant buzz, garnering attention from influential figures and users alike.  
- The updated model supports multimodal inputs and improves stability and consistency in video generation, making it suitable for various creative tasks.  
- While it performs well in understanding shots and producing engaging content, some minor bugs and limitations in text integration and sound accuracy remain.

Alibaba

Guotai CSI Animation Game ETF

VanEck Video Gaming and eSport ETF

First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF

ChinaAMC CSI Animation Game ETF

VanEck Gaming ETF

AXA SPDB CSI Hugangshen Game and Culture Media ETF

KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF

DAMAI ENT

ProShares Online Retail

PWRD

Amplify Online Retail ETF

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF

Global X E-commerce ETF

Penghua CSI Media ETF

HUACE FILM & TV

ChinaAMC CSI Cultural Entertainment Media ETF

Invesco Leisure & ENT ETF

Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF

Yinhua CSI Movies Theme ETF

BABA 2x Long Daily ETF - GraniteShares

Seedance 2.0 Deep Evaluation: Stable in Complex Scenarios, Even ASMR?

On February 13th, the Hong Kong stock market collectively adjusted, with the Hang Seng Index falling 1.72%, breaking below short-term highs. The internet and retail sectors experienced widespread declines, influenced by the macro environment and intensified competition, with heavyweight stocks like Meituan and Alibaba weakening. The restaurant sector showed mixed performance, with Haidilao rising against the trend due to recovery expectations. In terms of individual stocks, Yingda Real Estate surged over 39% on expectations of profits from asset sales. The market has entered a short-term consolidation period, with funds focusing on liquidity changes and policy directions

- On February 13, Hong Kong stocks declined collectively after reaching a short-term high, with the Hang Seng Index falling 1.72% to 26,567.12 points. 
- The retail sector suffered due to intense price competition and weak consumer sentiment, impacting major players like Alibaba and JD.com. 
- Amid mixed macroeconomic signals, investors are advised to consider defensive opportunities in high-dividend and policy-benefited sectors.

GUANZE MEDICAL

PCPD

STARCOIN GROUP

AFFLUENT FDN

Hong Kong Stock Market Closing | Hang Seng Index fell 1.72%, Meituan dropped 3.18% leading the blue chips, Yingda Real Estate surged 39% on positive news

On February 13th, the Hong Kong stock market showed weak sentiment, with all three major indices declining collectively. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.86% during the session and failed to hold its high position, while the Hang Seng TECH Index dropped 1.31%. Under the dual pressure of cooling expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and intensified industry competition, technology and consumer heavyweight stocks experienced widespread declines. Meituan fell over 3% due to market concerns about a new round of price wars, with Baidu, Alibaba, and others following suit in their corrections. Market risk aversion increased, with funds waiting for the core data at the end of the month to validate the recovery's strength. In terms of individual stocks, the new stock HAIZHI TECH GP surged over 224%, becoming the biggest highlight of the session

- As of February 13, 2026, Hong Kong's stock indices faced downward pressure, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 1.86% to 26,529.94 points amid weakening buying momentum.  
- The technology and retail sectors experienced declines due to concerns over competition and market dynamics, with companies like Tencent and Alibaba seeing significant decreases in share prices.  
- Investors remain cautious, awaiting crucial data later in the month to gauge economic recovery signals and their impact on major sectors.

HAIZHI TECH GP

INNOVENT BIO

Hong Kong stock market intraday | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.86% under pressure, technology stocks broadly declined, Meituan dropped 3.48%, and the new stock HAIZHI TECH GP surged 224%

On February 13th, the three major indices of Hong Kong stocks collectively weakened in the morning session, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.79% and the Hang Seng TECH Index dropping by 1.65%. Affected by regulatory interviews and profit-taking pressure, technology stocks fell across the board, with MEITUAN down 4.54%, Baidu down 3.78%, and JD.com down 3.04%. Although Tencent continued to attract attention from southbound funds, its stock price still adjusted down by 1.68%. Individual stocks showed divergence, with AI concept stock Zhipu surging over 28% against the trend, and catering leader Haidilao rising by 2.22%. Market risk aversion sentiment is rising, entering a phase of digestion and consolidation in the short term

- On February 13, Hong Kong's three major indices fell after a recent high, indicating profit-taking pressure amid heightened risk aversion.  
- The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,548.41 points, dropping 1.79%, with the technology and retail sectors, including Tencent and Alibaba, showing significant declines due to regulatory concerns.  
- Market focus is shifting to external liquidity and mainland economic recovery, as the upcoming macro data release is anticipated to influence market direction.

XIAOMI-W

Tencent Holdings Limited

Dacheng Hang Seng Technology ETF(QDII)

Tencent

CAM HS TECH

Baidu

Hong Kong Stock Midday Review | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.79%, tech stocks collectively declined, while AI concept stock Zhipu surged over 28% against the trend

Goldman Sachs reiterated its "Buy" rating on KUAISHOU-W, with a target price of 87 yuan. The report analyzed investors' core controversies regarding KUAISHOU-W, including the potential of generative AI, industry competition, and tax-related issues. Goldman Sachs pointed out that after a recent adjustment, KUAISHOU-W's stock price fell below the forecasted price-to-earnings ratio of 12 times for 2026, believing that the market has underestimated the valuation of KUAISHOU-W's artificial intelligence business, making the risk-reward more favorable

AASTOCKS

Goldman Sachs reiterated its "Buy" rating on KUAISHOU-W, indicating that the market underestimates the valuation of its core business

CSSW传媒

Goldman Sachs believes that the AI video generation field is not a "winner-takes-all" scenario, and both KUAISHOU-W and ByteDance's Dream will benefit from market expansion. It is expected that the global AI video generation market will grow from USD 3 billion in 2025 to USD 29 billion in 2030, a tenfold increase. AI technology will reshape the value chain of the entertainment industry, shifting towards upstream IP design and distribution platforms, which will gain higher added value

- Goldman Sachs highlights that the AI video generation market is not a zero-sum game, with multiple players like Kuaishou and ByteDance's Dream benefiting from market expansion.  
- Following the launch of Dream 2.0 on February 12, the competition between platforms is intensifying, with Kuaishou's 3.0 model having advanced capabilities and maintaining competitiveness in certain aspects despite a late release.  
- The global AI video generation market is projected to grow tenfold by 2030, reaching about $29 billion, leading to increased opportunities for leading models amid a diversified market landscape.

"KUAISHOU-W vs ByteDance" Who is stronger? Goldman Sachs: There is no "winner takes all," but AI will significantly change the value distribution in the entertainment industry

Today’s Key News Recap

0121 | Dolphin Research Focus: 🐬 Macro/Industry — China's MIIT will issue guidelines to build a comprehensive standardization framework for humanoid robots and embodied AI. The framework spans five core modules: foundational/common standards, safety, system integration, key components/tech, and testing. It will prioritize urgently needed specs such as multimodal perception and interfaces for core components.In parallel, supporting measures include industry investment funds and the build-out of open-source tech communities to speed tech transfer and global sharing. These moves target pain points around fragmented tech roadmaps and weak product interoperability.Policy support should accelerate the commercialization of humanoid robots. Beneficiaries include sensors, servo systems, and AI algorithms...

Alphabet - C

Alphabet

Xiaomi HK SDR 2to1

NVIDIA

Meta Platforms

KUAISHOU-WR

XIAOMI-WR

Xiaomi Corporation

Tesla

PDD hit with RMB 100k fine; TSLA Dojo3 returns | Daily News Recap

Jan 16 | Dolphin Research Focus: 🐬 Stocks. 1、$NVIDIA(NVDA.US) Nvidia was criticized for errors in a technical report on data-center copper usage, and has quietly revised the figures.It cut the estimated copper busbar requirement per GW for traditional racks to 200 tons from 500,000 tons — a drastic change. The correction undercuts the aggressive thesis that AI compute would trigger an explosive surge in copper demand, prompting a reset of supply-demand assumptions across the copper value chain. Near term, it deflates copper-price froth and eases data-center build-cost pressure.2、$KUAISHOU-W(01024.HK) Kuaishou announced a dual-currency senior notes offering. ...

EASTROC

Webull

EASTROC BEVERAGE

WisdomTree Gold

Taiwan Semiconductor

WEBULL CORPORATION C/WTS 10/04/2030(TO PUR COM)

NVDA quietly revises data, slashing its copper consumption forecast; Kuaishou to issue a three-tranche notes offering | Daily News Recap

0112 | Dolphin Research Focus: 🐬 Stock 1, $CHINA LIT(00772.HK) jumped 10%+ today. The move was driven by a deep AIGC tie-up with Shengshu Tech.Its 'Yuewen Comic-Drama Assistant' fully integrated the multimodal LLM 'Vidu'. AI now spans the end-to-end creation workflow to cut costs, boost efficiency, and strengthen visual IP monetization, aligning with the industrialization of AI content.This should accelerate the conversion of online-literature IP into comic-dramas and short-form series, opening new growth avenues. Sentiment was also helped by a rebound in China and AI names on the day...

CHINA LIT

XPENG-W

XPEV's Aeroht files for IPO confidentially; AI theme takes off｜Daily News Recap

UBKUASO@EP2608A(24598.HK)

Hong Kong stock market intraday | Hang Seng Index rises 0.43%, HSBC Holdings surges 3.47% after earnings, leading bank stocks

Hong Kong Stock Market Closing | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.82%, technology and restaurant stocks were under pressure, while KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 12.14%

Hong Kong stocks intraday | Hang Seng Index fell 2.3%, Meituan dropped 4.59%, Aide New Energy surged 30.28%

Hong Kong Stock Midday Review | Hang Seng Index fell 1.93%, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 20.89%, Meituan dropped 4.76%

Hong Kong stock market intraday | The Hang Seng Index fell 1.65%, the Tech Index fell 2.26% leading the decline, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS surged 13.57%, YOFC strengthened against the trend