HK Close | Semiconductor Surge Lifts Tech Shares; HSI Ends Modestly Higher

Tiger Newspress06-24 16:20

I. Market Overview

Hong Kong equities finished Jun 24 on an upbeat note, supported by a strong run in semiconductor names that helped offset mixed moves elsewhere. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) added 0.33% to 23,412.18, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) inched up 0.07% to 7,764.97. Outperformance in chipmakers powered the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTECH) higher by 1.81% to 4,479.02, contrasting with the Hang Seng China Affiliated Corporations Index (HSCCI), which slipped 0.78% to 3,858.16.

Market participation remained robust, with total turnover reaching HK$322.92 billion. Investor focus gravitated toward semiconductor and AI-linked counters after upbeat earnings expectations and fresh product news, while pockets of profit-taking kept gains in traditional cyclicals in check.

II. Sector Performance

Large-cap Tech Stocks

Chip-centric enthusiasm stood out: SMIC +8.93% to HK$84.80 and Hua Hong Grace +15.45% to HK$192.00 dominated flows. Platform giant Tencent advanced 3.38% to HK$428.80 on AI assistant news, whereas food-delivery heavyweight Meituan eased 2.66% to HK$67.75. AI start-up MINIMAX-WP fell 7.26% to HK$477.60, reflecting selective rotation within the growth complex.

Top Performing Sectors

  • Diversified Chemicals +6.94%

  • Life Sciences Tools & Services +5.43%

  • Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation +4.12%

Bottom Performing Sectors

  • Broadcasting -4.90%

  • Paper Packaging -4.75%

  • Copper -3.42%

III. Top 10 Gainers in Hong Kong Market Today

Stock Name

Ticker

Price (HKD)

Daily Change

MICOT PHARMA-B

02335

36.90

102.75%

CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily (2x) Leveraged Product

07747

179.55

16.52%

HUA HONG GRACE

01347

192.00

15.45%

ASYMCHEM

06821

109.50

13.12%

HAIXI PHARMA

02637

180.00

12.50%

GALAXIS TECH

02729

30.80

11.76%

GENSCRIPT BIO

01548

12.12

11.50%

SENASIC

06675

34.66

9.48%

SMIC

00981

84.80

8.93%

WUXI XDC

02268

53.20

8.88%

Filter: Market cap>HKD10B

IV. Top 10 Losers in Hong Kong Market Today

Stock Name

Ticker

Price (HKD)

Daily Change

HQVT

01392

18.00

-28.29%

TOPSPORTS

06110

2.05

-14.58%

SENIOR MATERIAL

06067

9.56

-13.09%

PATEO

02889

132.50

-12.25%

XIZHI TECH-P

01879

421.40

-10.64%

DEEPEXI TECH

01384

41.48

-7.90%

MINIMAX-WP

00100

477.60

-7.26%

WASION HOLDINGS

03393

20.86

-7.21%

GEEKPLUS-W

02590

11.64

-6.88%

FLAT GLASS

06865

5.96

-6.73%

Filter: Market cap>HKD10B

V. Closing Summary

1. All three major Hong Kong benchmarks closed in positive territory on Jun 24, aided by brisk turnover of HK$322.92 billion. The mainboard’s modest rise of 0.33% indicated cautious optimism, while the tech-heavy HSTECH’s 1.81% jump underscored selective strength in growth counters.

2. Semiconductor enthusiasm dominated headlines. Hua Hong Grace (+15.45%) and SMIC (+8.93%) led heavyweight tech gainers, echoing upbeat analyst commentary on chip pricing and capacity outlook. Tencent (+3.38%) gained after trialling its “Dayuan” AI assistant for enterprise users, reinforcing investor interest in domestic AI applications.

3. Among notable movers, biotech IPO name MICOT PHARMA-B surged 102.75%, topping the gainers’ list, while HQVT plunged 28.29% to head decliners. Leveraged exposure to Korean chipmakers via the CSOP Samsung Electronics 2x product (+16.52%) attracted speculative flows following reports of a major share-repurchase plan at Samsung Electronics.

4. Sector-wise, Diversified Chemicals, Life Sciences Tools & Services, and Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation led advances, each adding more than 4%. On the flip side, Broadcasting, Paper Packaging, and Copper lagged. No major IPOs debuted today, yet semiconductor and AI themes continued to dominate trading narratives, suggesting investors maintained a near-term focus on policy support and technology upgrades within Mainland industries.

Sources: Public market data, summarized media reports

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