【Hong Kong Stock Market Update】Hang Seng Index rises over 200 points and reclaims 26,000 level. Meituan rallies 4% again, Alibaba and Xiaomi up 2%. Bright Smart Securities surges 60% upon resumption of trading (Continuous updates)

【Hang Seng Index / Hang Seng / HSIC / Hang Seng Index / HSI / Hong Kong Stocks / Night Futures / ADR】Hong Kong stocks rose about 250 points in the half-day session, surpassing 26,000. The Hang Seng Index opened 104 points higher at 25,938, reaching a high of 26,250 earlier, then eased back. The half-day gain was 254 points, closing at 26,088, above 26,000, with a turnover of HKD 140.18 billion. The Tech Index rose 1.3% to 5,180 points. Meituan (03690) rose nearly 4%, Alibaba (09988), Xiaomi (01810) up over 2%, Geely (00175) up over 5%, Pop Mart (09992) up over 4%, CATL (03750) hit a new high of HKD 685 before falling back 2%. CNOOC (00883) fell 3%, PetroChina (00857) down over 1%. Yau Ma Tei Securities (01428) resumed trading with a nearly 66% surge.

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【13:02】The Hang Seng Index in the afternoon rose about 246 points to 26,080, with HKD 142.9 billion in turnover. The Tech Index up 1.2% at 5,172.

【13:01】Hang An International (01044) performance expanded after earnings, up over 4% in early afternoon, high of HKD 28.92.

【12:55】【9988 Analysis】Alibaba’s “triple rise” ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysis: “Aircraft carrier-style” business rebounds to half of January’s high, nearly 10% return.

【12:49】【AI+9988】Alibaba up over 2%, launching the world’s first enterprise-level Agent platform “Wukong”.

【12:38】【01810】Xiaomi shares up another 2%, new generation SU7 to be released Thursday, first equipped with Xiaomi Jiao Long chassis. Lei Jun personally explains why “Asian flying man” Su Bingtian is the spokesperson.

【12:26】【Hong Kong Stock Analysis】Hong Kong stocks rose over 400 points following external markets. Fu Chang: Middle East instability may boost local investment market, “personal safety” becomes an advantage.

【12:01】【Blue Chip Earnings】Hang An International (01044) annual profit up 10% year-on-year, maintaining a final dividend of HKD 0.7.

**【12:00】**The Hang Seng Index in the half-day session rose 254 points to 26,088, above 26,000, with HKD 140.18 billion in turnover. The Tech Index up 1.3% at 5,180. Meituan (03690) rose nearly 4%, Alibaba (09988), Xiaomi (01810) up over 2%, Geely (00175) up over 5%, Pop Mart (09992) up over 4%, CATL (03750) hit a new high of HKD 685 before falling back 2%. CNOOC (00883) down 3%, PetroChina (00857) down over 1%. Yau Ma Tei Securities (01428) resumed trading with a nearly 66% surge.

【11:31】【Iran Situation】John Lee: Government monitors price changes, ensures stable energy supply; collusion in pricing will be handled according to law.

【11:23】CNOOC (00883) fell 4% to HKD 28.26, PetroChina (00857) down over 1%.

【11:16】【1211 Analysis】BYD included in NVIDIA’s autonomous driving partnership, stock rebounded to red-chip level. Fu Chang: Domestic competition remains fierce, overseas expansion attracts attention.

【11:03】【AI+9888】Baidu’s Xiaodu to launch “household crayfish” — “Available anytime, for the whole family, in a closed loop.”

【10:57】CK Hutchison (00001) shares up over 1%, high of HKD 60.1.

【CK Hutchison port sale】CKH’s Panama port subsidiary: After weeks of improper takeover by the Panama government, ignoring rule of law and refusing to return investors’ assets.

【10:44】【NVDA】NVIDIA collaborates with BYD, Geely, and other automakers to develop L4 autonomous vehicles.

【10:32】Hang Seng Index previously rose 416 points to 26,250, now up about 321 points at 26,155. Meituan (03690) up over 4%, Yau Ma Tei Securities (01428) up 71%.

【10:32】Longfor Fibernet (06869) fell over 7%, low of HKD 142.2.

【10:13】Mao Ji Kui Chung (01716) retraced, down 10%, low of HKD 3.2.

【10:11】New World (00017) up 0.3%, high of HKD 9.53.

【Chow Tai Fook Family】Chow Tai Fook Enterprises reportedly seeking refinancing for June maturing loans of HKD 7.3 billion.

【10:06】Market gains expanded to 400 points, back to around 26,200.

【10:04】Chow Sang Sang (00116) profit alert, shares up over 8%, high of HKD 14.54.

【10:00】Hong Kong stocks early session up over 300 points, above 26,000, Hang Seng at 26,161, up 327, with HKD 59.7 billion in turnover. The Tech Index up 1.7% at 5,199. Alibaba (09988), Xiaomi (01810) up nearly 3%, Meituan (03690) up over 3%.

【AI Agent】Alibaba establishes Alibaba Token Hub business group.

【09:43】Leap Motor (09863) up over 4% after earnings, high of HKD 46.66.

【9863 Earnings】Leap Motor turned profitable last year, earning over HKD 500 million, exploring diversified cooperation with Stellantis in vehicles and parts.

【09:43】Zijin (02899) up 0.4%, Zijin Gold International (02259) up 0.5%, Zhaojin (01818) up 0.5%, Shandong Gold (01787) up 0.5%, Lingbao Gold (03330) up 0.4%, Lingbao Gold down 1%.

【Gold Price Trend】Gold near $5,000 level, USD weakens, market assesses emergency oil reserve releases.

【09:22】Hang Seng Index opened 104 points higher at 25,938, challenging 26,000, with HKD 3.88 billion in turnover. The Tech Index up 0.5% at 5,137. Yau Ma Tei Securities (01428) resumed trading with a surge over 64%, Alibaba (09988) up 0.9%, CATL (03750) up over 1% to new highs, Baidu (09888) down over 2% against the trend.

【1428】NDRC “green light” for Ant Group to invest in Yau Ma Tei Securities, resuming trading on 3/17.

【09:04】Hang Seng futures up about 52 points at 25,852.

【07:47】【Xi-Trump Meeting】Trump delays China visit by about a month, citing war and no tricks involved.

【07:45】【Morning Brief】Huang Renxun predicts next year’s chip revenue may reach $10 trillion — “still too conservative” | NDRC approves Ant Group’s investment in Yau Ma Tei Securities | Google to expand Gemini to all Hong Kong users.

【07:45】Oil prices and USD index continue to decline, night futures up 143 points, closing at 25,894. China concept stocks’ gains narrow to 1%, closing at 7,215. Baidu US stocks down 3%.

| ADR | HKD Equivalent | Change from HK Market Close | | Baidu US | 119.22 | -3.00% | | Meituan ADR | 77.68 | -0.79% | | Tencent ADR | 562.77 | +0.77% | | HSBC ADR | 125.77 | +1.18% | | Alibaba US | 133.81 | -0.14% |

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【07:30】As G7 major countries begin releasing oil reserves, short-term supply is sufficient, but Iran situation remains a concern. Trump states he has proposed delaying his and President Xi Jinping’s summit by about a month, as staying in Washington to command the Iran war is very important to him. The delay reflects Trump’s expectations on the Iran conflict. Dow rises 387 points, closing at 46,946; S&P 500 up 1% at 6,699; Nasdaq up 1.2% at 22,374.

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