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Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended 2024 with gains

Chinese stocks post first annual gain since 2020

Chinese stocks registered their first annual gain following an unprecedented three-year decline despite a dip on the final trading day of 2024, while Hong Kong shares ended the year higher, supported by optimism over policy support.

Business • 31 Dec 24

Hong Kong shares saw their biggest fall in 16 years today, falling over 9%

Hong Kong stocks plunge over 9%, biggest fall in 16 years

Hong Kong stocks plunged more than 9% today, their biggest fall in 16 years, after China left investors disappointed by a lack of new stimulus and few details about measures announced last month.

Business • 08 Oct 24

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is down 7% since the start of the year

Trade halted in 32 Hong Kong firms on earnings no-show

More than 30 firms, including at least two major Chinese property developers, saw trading in their shares halted in Hong Kong today after they failed to report annual results.

Business • 01 Apr 22

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rocketed 1,672 (9.08%) to close at 20,087 today

Hong Kong stocks soar as China pledges support

Hong Kong stocks rallied more than 9% today after a pledge by Chinese authorities to provide much-needed support to beaten-down markets that has slashed the valuations of some of the country's biggest firms.

Business • 16 Mar 22

Investors are worried about Beijing's increasing influence in the Hong Kong finance hub and what that could mean for doing business there

Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal

Property and financial companies were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong today after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears of fresh protests.

Business • 22 May 20

Hang seng index

Chinese stocks post first annual gain since 2020

Hong Kong stocks plunge over 9%, biggest fall in 16 years

Trade halted in 32 Hong Kong firms on earnings no-show

Hong Kong stocks soar as China pledges support

Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal

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