Hang Seng Index Down for Third Straight Week

Shares in Hong Kong Under Pressure at Finish

The Hang Seng tumbled 271 points or 1.3% to close at 20,490 on Thursday, reversing gains from the prior two sessions as rising US Treasury yields fueled market concerns, ahead of the US election. The tech index tumbled 2.5%, with fears mounting that the tech conflict between Beijing and Washington...

Hang Seng Turns Early Losses to Close Higher

The Hang Seng rose 53 points or 0.3% to end at 17,422 on Monday, shifting from modest losses in the morning session while gaining for the third session as traders were eventually confident that US monetary easing cycle will begin later this week. In China, the PBoC is set to deliver a monthly...

Hang Seng Slips from Near 6-week Top

The Hang Seng plunged 182 points or 1.0% to finish at 17,692 on Wednesday, halting strength in the previous two sessions due to sharp losses across all sectors. Sentiment was downbeat after Bloomberg News said that protests in China could be on the rise as the effects of a weak economy burden...

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.4%; Xiaomi Leads Advance

The Hang Seng Index opened 0.4% higher at 17,466.77 in Hong Kong. Xiaomi Corp. contributed the most to the index gain and had the largest move, increasing 6.4%. In early trading, 35 of 82 shares rose, while 40 fell; 2 of 4 sectors were higher, led by commerce and industry stocks. The Shanghai...

Hang Seng Index Falls 1.2%; JD.com Leads Decline

The Hang Seng Index opened 1.2% lower, dropping 201.57 to 17,309.51, as stocks lose for the second straight day in Hong Kong. JD.com Inc. contributed the most to the index decline and had the largest move, decreasing 11.8%. In early trading, 73 of 82 shares fell, while 8 rose; all sectors were...

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.1%; HSBC Leads Advance

The Hang Seng Index opened 0.1% higher, climbing 17.66 to 17,587.23, as stocks gain for the third straight day in Hong Kong. HSBC Holdings Plc contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 0.8%. Li Ning Co. had the largest increase, rising 3.1%. In early trading, 42 of 82 shares rose, while...

Hang Seng Index Falls 0.4%; Alibaba Leads Decline

The Hang Seng Index opened 0.4% lower, dropping 65.29 to 17,048.07, as stocks lose for the second straight day in Hong Kong. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 1.9%. Li Ning Co. had the largest drop, falling 5.3%. In early trading, 57 of 82 shares...

Shanghai Composite Rises 0.4%; Kweichow Moutai Leads

The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.4% higher at 2,871.55 in Shanghai. Kweichow Moutai Co. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 0.7%. Hubei Mailyard Share Co. had the largest increase, rising 10.2%. In early trading, 1,926 of 2,212 shares rose, while 225 fell; 3 of 5 sectors were...

Hang Seng Index Falls 1.5%; Alibaba Leads Decline

The Hang Seng Index opened 1.5% lower at 17,505.23 in Hong Kong. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 2.0%. Zijin Mining Group Co. had the largest drop, falling 4.7%. In early trading, 80 of 82 shares fell, while 1 rose; all sectors were lower, led by...

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.3%; Cnooc Leads Advance

The Hang Seng Index opened 0.3% higher, climbing 55.49 to 17,794.90, as stocks gain for the second straight day in Hong Kong. Cnooc Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 2.6%. Nongfu Spring Co. had the largest increase, rising 4.4%. In early trading, 53 of 82 shares rose, while...

Hang Seng Index Rises 0.2%; Alibaba Leads Advance

The Hang Seng Index opened 0.2% higher at 17,767.04 in Hong Kong. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 1.2%. Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd. had the largest increase, rising 5.1%. In early trading, 62 of 82 shares rose, while 17 fell; 3 of 4...

Hang Seng Index Falls 1%; AIA Group Leads Decline

The Hang Seng Index opened 1% lower, dropping 182.6 to 17,833.34, as stocks lose for the second straight day in Hong Kong. AIA Group Ltd. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 2.4%. Orient Overseas International Ltd. had the largest drop, falling 5.6%. In early trading, 63 of 82...

Hong Kong Equities Under Pressure After China Data

Stocks in Hong Kong plunged 243 points or 1.3% to 18,058 in the morning session on Monday, halting rallies from the prior two sessions and withdrawing from a 3-week peak after fresh data showed that the Chinese economy expanded less than expected in Q2 of 2024 amid mounting internal and external...

Hong Kong Stocks Fall in First Few Minutes

Hong Kong shares sank at the open Friday morning, despite another positive lead from Wall Street and ahead of crucial US inflation data due later in the day. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.75 percent, or 133.28 points, to 17,583.19. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.19 percent, or 5.55 points,...

Hong Kong shares finish sharply lower

Hong Kong stocks tumbled Thursday, in line with losses across Asia, as investors awaited the release of key inflation figures due at the end of the week. The Hang Seng Index lost 2.06 percent, or 373.46 points, to 17,716.47. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.90 percent, or 26.67 points, to...

Hong Kong stocks end higher

Hong Kong stocks closed with a small gain Wednesday, in line with gains across most of Asia, as investors look ahead to the release of key US data at the end of the week. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.09 percent, or 17.03 points, to 18,089.93. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.76 percent, or...

Hong Kong stocks begin week on negative note

Hong Kong shares closed flat Monday, tracking a tepid lead from Wall Street at the end of last week, with traders looking ahead to the release of key US data this week. The Hang Seng Index inched down 0.81 points to 18,027.71. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.17 percent, or 35.04 points, to...

Hong Kong stocks track Wall St higher at open

Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday morning after another record close on Wall Street, with investors looking ahead to the release of fresh US economic data. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.14 percent, or 25.77 points, to 17,961.89. The Shanghai Composite Index was marginally lower,...

Hong Kong Shares Close Week With Losses

Hong Kong stocks ended the week with another loss on Friday as investors weighed US data showing inflation slowing was offset by the Federal Reserve lowering its outlook for interest rate cuts this year. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.94 percent, or 170.85 points, to 17,941.78. The Shanghai...