For the week, the $HSI(HSI)$ rose and then fell, gaining a mere 0.48%.
On the news, the central bank didn't cut the LPR rate this week, dashing market hopes for a rate cut.
The retail sales data released on Monday showed a year-on-year growth of 3.7%, a 1.4 percentage point acceleration from last month, exceeding market expectations, but the market reaction was muted.
Sector-wise, all sectors except finance declined this week, with real estate and healthcare continuing to lead the losses.
Notably, southbound funds net bought HK $24.1 billion this week, and the net inflow so far this year is HK $362.1 billion, surpassing last year's total of HK$318.8 billion.
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Key Events in Hong Kong Stocks This Week
1. The central bank renewed 1-year MLF worth RMB 182 billion at the same rate, disappointing the market's hopes for a rate cut;
2. $BRILLIANCE CHI(01114)$ shares soared after announcing a special dividend;
3. $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$ reduced its stake in $BYD COMPANY(01211)$ 's Hong Kong shares by nearly 1.35 million shares to 6.90%;
4. $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ will increase the execution price for 3nm, 5nm advanced process and advanced packaging;
5. Hong Kong Chief Executive Lee Ka Chiu John announced that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be closed during severe weather, effective in late September;
6. Companies like $嘀嗒出行(02559)$ and $老铺黄金(06181)$ went public this week;
7.$CHANGJIU HLDGS(06959)$ , a 17-fold stock, suffered a flash crash;
8. $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ predicting that Chinese tech stocks can rise about 20-25% more;
9. $SENSETIME-W(00020)$ plans to raise HK $2 billion in rights issue, with participation from strategic investors and top funds;
10. $Societe Generale(SCGLF)$ has increased its exposure to Chinese stocks for the first time in two years.
Four Stocks Worth Attention Among Top Trading HK Stocks This Week
Top 4: $SENSETIME-W(00020)$ . This week, SenseTime announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it plans to place $1.67 billion shares at HK $1.20 each. Existing shareholders increased their holdings, with participation from strategic investors and top funds;
Top 6: $SMIC(00981)$ . This week, media reports indicated that $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ will increase prices for 3nm, 5nm advanced processes and advanced packaging. Many analysts pointed out that the utilization rate of domestic wafer fabs has reached 100%, and a price increase may be coming in the second half of the year.
Top 8: $BILIBILI-W(09626)$ . Last week, Bilibili released a new game called "San Guo: Mou Ding Tian Xia," the market reaction is hot. Analysts have raised their target prices for Bilibili.
Top 10: $BRILLIANCE CHI(01114)$ . The company announced a significant financial decision at its board meeting on June 14, 2024, to declare a special dividend of HK $4.3 per ordinary share, leading to a surge in its share price.
Next Week's Hong Kong Stock Market Events
1. Next Thursday, China will release data on profits of industrial enterprises above a designated size. Keep an eye out to see if it meets expectations.
2. After the market closes on Wednesday, $Micron Technology(MU)$ will release its earnings report, which is expected to have a significant impact on the semiconductor industry.
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