The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1% to 5,521, indicating renewed pressure on Hong Kong technology stocks in the latest trading session. This decline reflects a more cautious sentiment towards the technology sector, as the index's movement was dominated by selling in large-cap tech companies, which are typically the main movers. With this weakening, market participants will be watching to see whether the index can hold the 5,500-plus area or whether it opens up room for further correction in the near term. (asd) Source: Newsmaker.id
US stocks held their muted momentum on Tuesday, set to close the year relatively near recent record highs as markets assessed the outlook of robust economic growth and rate cuts by the Fed against concerns of exaggerated valuations for AI companies. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow refrained from deviating too much from the flatline. The thin holiday trading and data schedule removed catalysts for markets, maintaining the spotlight on miners as supply concerns and speculative bets lifted copper and silver futures toward record highs, although Freeport McMoRan extended losses. In the...
The Hang Seng rose 219 points, or 0.9%, to end at 25,855 on Tuesday, reversing prior losses with broad-based sector gains. Tech stocks led the rally, up 1.7% on strong moves from SMIC (4.5%), Horizon Robotics (3.3%), Trip.com (1.9%), and Kuaishou Tech (1.0%). Consumer shares also advanced, while financials edged higher after Hong Kong's November trade data showed exports and imports rising the most in four years, underscoring firm demand both abroad and at home. Sentiment was further boosted by six Chinese firms debuting in Hong Kong, most opening above IPO prices, capping a strong year...
The Nikkei 225 rose 132 points, or 0.25%, to close at 50,420 on Tuesday, the final trading day of the year, reversing previous losses and securing a robust 28.1% gain for 2025. It marked the index's third straight annual advance, supported by Japan's steady economic recovery, resilient corporate earnings, and easing global trade headwinds, which helped offset growing concerns over the Bank of Japan's gradual rate-hike path amid lingering cost pressures. Gains were driven by select heavyweight stocks despite broader sector weakness, with Fujitsu jumping 2.3%, Murata Manufacturing rising...
Japan's Nikkei stock index closed slightly lower at 50,339.48 on the final trading day of 2025, down 0.4%. This decline was driven by weakness in metals and brokerage stocks. Nevertheless, the Nikkei recorded a gain of around 26% throughout 2025, led by chip and construction stocks, which posted excellent performance. Several large companies, such as Kioxia Holdings, which surged more than sixfold, and SoftBank Group, which posted a 92% gain in 2025, contributed to the Nikkei's performance. Furthermore, construction companies such as Taisei and Shimizu also saw their share prices more than...
The Tokyo stock market this morning saw a slightly higher opening for the Nikkei 225 index, which opened at around 50,691.22 points. This figure is slightly higher than the previous close, signaling that investors are trying to maintain a positive trend amidst thin market activity ahead of the year-end. Market sentiment this morning was influenced by global news and Japanese economic data. Although the index remains high year-on-year, up more than 25% in a year, investors remain wary of reduced liquidity and uncertainty ahead of the long year-end holidays. Many market participants are...