① Apart from short-selling pressure, what other factors influence the direction of Hong Kong’s stock market? ② In the current environment where the credit cycle may slow down with fluctuations, how do institutions view the future performance of Hong Kong stocks? Cailian Press, March 5 (Editor Hu Jiarong) The Hong Kong stock market has continued

New York  —  Oil prices Wednesday paused their recent surge, supporting a rebound in European and US stocks, as investors hold hope for limited long-term disruptions to energy markets and monitor developments in the Middle East. Global investors are digesting the market turmoil spurred by the US-Israeli war with Iran and subsequent conflict across the

People walking through the neon lit night streets of Sinchon in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city. Fotovoyager | E+ | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi jumped as much as 12% on Thursday, staging a sharp rebound from its worst session, and on course to clock its best day, data from LSEG

From the spike in gold prices to fears that an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble has formed, there are a variety of topics on investors’ minds right now. And if stock splits hadn’t been something that they’ve been contemplating, perhaps the recent news from Booking Holdings that it’s planning a 25-for-1 stock split brought the topic

On March 5, the Hang Seng Index opened 1.32% higher, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 1.61%. On March 5, the Hang Seng Index opened 1.32% higher, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 1.61%. In the market, technology and internet stocks performed strongly, with SMIC gaining nearly 4%, and Hua Hong

A man walks past in front of an electronic screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul on March 3, 2026. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korean stocks quickly fell from grace following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. But Wall Street doesn’t see that

MercadoLibre (MELI +3.21%), an e-commerce platform operating in Latin America, has faced significant headwinds over the past year. The company’s latest quarterly update sent yet another warning to investors, as it missed bottom-line analyst estimates. The stock is now down 14% over the trailing 12 months. Despite the challenges, though, MercadoLibre could be a terrific

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, there are numerous compelling options to choose from. But in general, the market has already discovered them. So while these companies’ growth potential may be huge, much of that hoped-for growth has already been priced into their stocks. If you’re hoping to find an investment with truly

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran that commenced over the weekend shocked global markets and led to jarring price moves in the S&P 500 (GSPC), oil, and gold. President Trump, meanwhile, pledged that the war could last for four to five weeks — or even “be fought ‘forever’” with existing munitions stockpiles, suggesting that

The semiconductor stocks extended their declines in the afternoon. As of the latest update, Shanghai Fudan (01385.HK) dropped 8.11% to HKD 47.6; GigaDevice Semiconductor (03986.HK) fell 5.76% to HKD 353.4; Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) declined 5.81% to HKD 87.5; ASM Pacific Technology (00522.HK) decreased 5.26% to HKD 102.7; and SMIC (00981.HK) dropped 4.33% to HKD

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch It was no surprise, when equity markets first reacted to news of the strikes on Iran, that the U.K.’s FTSE 100 fell by less than all of its major continental European peers. What is often seen as the Footsie’s weakness

According to Zhitong Finance APP, based on the disclosed data as of March 3, 2026, H-share Connect holdings proportion increases were largest for Hang Seng China Enterprises (02828), Tracker Fund (02800), and Southern Hang Seng Technology (03033), rising by 7.47%, 4.65%, and 2.15% respectively; while decreases were largest for Junda Shares (02865), Fubo Group (03738),

When a conflict escalates, financial markets respond within minutes. That reaction is not just panic or speculation – it is a kind of collective judgement about what might happen next. The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, which started on Saturday, triggered a sharp jump in oil prices when Asian markets opened on Monday

Mi Strategy (02440) once surged over 32%. As of the time of writing, it has risen by 20.69%, trading at HKD 2.1, with a turnover of HKD 5.3458 million. According to Zhitong Finance, Mi Strategy (02440) once surged over 32%. As of the time of writing, it rose by 20.69%, trading at HKD 2.1, with

Aluminum stocks collectively surged. The escalation of the Middle East situation triggered concerns over the stability of the electrolytic aluminum supply chain. According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index fell by 2.78%, or 716 points, to 25,051 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.96%. The morning session turnover of Hong Kong stocks

A currency trader monitors exchange rates in a dealing room at the Korea Exchange Bank in Seoul Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi plunged over 12% Wednesday, before paring some losses, and extending a steep sell-off from the previous session amid an escalating war in the Middle East. The Korea Exchange

It’s always a bad idea to invest in the right company at the wrong price. Yet over the past few years, that’s precisely what happened when many investors chased some of the market’s hottest hypergrowth stocks without considering their skyrocketing valuations. So with the S&P 500 still looking historically expensive at nearly 30 times earnings,

Today’s Change (23.20%) $0.42 Current Price $2.23 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.5B Day’s Range $1.97 – $2.36 52wk Range $0.69 – $4.58 Volume 225M Avg Vol 98M Gross Margin -7128.74% Plug Power (PLUG +23.20%) develops hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vehicles and equipment. Shares closed at $2.23, up 23.20%. The stock moved higher

On March 3, 2026, Ross Stores’ board approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to US$0.445 per share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026. At the same time, Ross Stores issued earnings guidance pointing to higher comparable store sales and earnings per share for fiscal 2026 versus