- The Hang Seng Index rose 1.5 % to 25,490 on Monday, driven by a recovery in technology stocks after four consecutive sessions of decline.
- SenseTime surged approximately 8.2 % following its forecast of a first-half profit ranging from RMB 500 million to RMB 700 million, while Transsion Holdings received clearance for its Hong Kong listing to issue up to 132 million H-shares.
- Investors maintained caution regarding geopolitical risks and oil prices while awaiting upcoming Chinese economic data.
- SpaceX raised $75 billion by selling approximately 555.6 million shares at $135 each, marking the largest IPO by proceeds.
- The company is now valued at $1.77 trillion, surpassing Tesla's worth, and is set to begin trading under the ticker SPCX.
- Despite a reported loss of $4.94 billion last year, SpaceX's revenue from the Starlink service highlights its potential in the evolving space industry.