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Hong Kong stocks recorded their longest winning streak in two months on Thursday, November 13, rising for a fourth consecutive day. The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.6 percent, recovering from earlier losses, as major tech and mining firms led a late market surge. Alibaba Group Holding and Zijin Mining Group were significant contributors to the rally, driven by company-specific news and broader market sentiment.
Market Performance Overview
The Hang Seng Index finished the day at 27,073.03, erasing an earlier decline of up to 0.7 percent. The Hang Seng Tech Index also saw gains, advancing 0.8 percent. On mainland China, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1.2 percent, and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.7 percent, reflecting broader regional market strength.
Alibaba Group Holding’s shares jumped 3.3 percent to HK$162 following reports that the e-commerce giant plans to revamp its primary application with advanced artificial intelligence features. These rumored enhancements are expected to rival capabilities seen in platforms like ChatGPT. Meanwhile, gold producer Zijin Mining Group rallied 4.2 percent to HK$34, tracking a rebound in precious metal prices.
Xinyi Solar Holdings also saw its shares rise by 1.6 percent to HK$3.79 after China’s photovoltaic industry association refuted rumors regarding failures in efforts to reduce excess capacity within the sector. However, not all major companies experienced gains. Tencent Holdings slipped 0.2 percent to HK$656, and JD.com also lost 0.2 percent to HK$124.40 ahead of their respective earnings releases.
Property-management firm China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services tumbled 3.5 percent to HK$44.50. This decline occurred after its parent company, China Resources Land, announced plans to sell a 2.2 percent stake in the unit at a discounted rate.
Broader Market Catalysts
The market rally was further bolstered by several macroeconomic factors. The recent resolution of the longest-ever government shutdown in the United States provided a measure of global stability. Additionally, investors continue to show strong enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments, contributing to a positive sentiment.
Domestically, investors are increasingly optimistic about China’s potential to move past years of deflation. This outlook is supported by consumer prices returning to growth in October and a narrowing decline in producer prices, suggesting a nascent economic recovery.
Key Takeaways
The Hong Kong stock market’s four-day winning streak underscores a period of renewed investor confidence, driven by company-specific technological advancements and a more favorable macroeconomic environment. While some companies faced pre-earnings jitters, the overall market direction was positive, influenced by global stability and signs of economic improvement in China.
