China and Hong Kong Stocks Hover Near Recent Highs Amid AI-Driven Enthusiasm

Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong hovered near recent highs, and the tech stock-focused index in Hong Kong traded near a five-month high.

Japan Indexes Halt 3-Day Rally; Sony Group and Toppan Holdings Advance After Earnings Releases

Japan's benchmark indexes halted a three-day rally, and trimmed weekly gains to 1%. Sony Group estimated strong revenue and profit in the fiscal 2024, driven by the strength in gaming console sales.

AI Euphoria Extends Hang Seng Index Rally to Fifth Consecutive Week

The Hang Seng Index extended weekly advance to 5% and rallied for the fifth consecutive week amid euphoria linked to artificial intelligence-linked stocks.

Japan Indexes Extended Market Rally to Second Session, Trend Micro and Toray Industries Soared

The weakening of the yen extended the rally in stock market indexes for the second day in a row. Trend Micro soared on takeover speculation, and Toray Industries advanced after releasing quarterly results.

DeepSeek Driven Rally Lifts Hong Kong Tech Index to Five-Month High

Tech stocks continued to rally in Hong Kong and lifted the tech index to a high seen five months ago. Broader markets in China remained under pressure amid a lack of progress in implementing the previously announced stimulus measures.

Japan Indexes Edged Higher After Positive Results from Softbank and Fujikura, Machine Tool Orders Advanced

Japan's benchmark indexes advanced after investors returned from a holiday. Fujikura and Softbank were in focus after financial results surpassed market expectations. The yen weakened after comments from BoJ Governor Ueda did not clarify the future interest rate trajectory.

Hang Seng Index Trades at One-Month High After China Investors Increase Exposure

Stock market indexes in Hong Kong extended gains after mainland-based funds stepped up purchases of tech stocks. Moreover, individual investors shifted assets to Hong Kong dollar-denominated stocks amid worries of sharp yuan devaluation.

Chinese Companies Look Beyond U.S. Tariffs, Stock Indexes Half Four-Month Rally

Stock market indexes in Hong Kong eased from four-month highs as Chinese goods faced additional U.S. tariffs, pushing more companies in search of new markets in Asia and the rest of the world.

Tech Rally Powers Rise In China and Hong Kong Indexes, Inflation Reports Support Need for Additional Stimulus

Tech stocks powered the market rally in China for the second consecutive week and in Hong Kong for the fifth consecutive week. China's consumer price inflation accelerated in January, but producer price deflation extended to the 28th consecutive week.

Nikkei 225 Halted 3-Day Rally, Household Spending Expanded In December but Fell In 2024

Japan's benchmark indexes trimmed weekly advance after indexes halted a three-day rally. Household spending expanded at the fastest pace in December, but in real terms fell for the second consecutive year in 2024.

Tech Rally Powered Weekly Gains In China and Hong Kong Indexes

The Hang Seng index extended its weekly advance to 5%, and the CSI 300 index gained nearly 2%, driven by the sustained rally in tech stocks.

Japan Stock Rally Extends to Third Day; Marubeni, Nippon Electric Glass, Renesas Electronics In Focus

Japan's indexes advanced for the third day in a row, tracking gains in tech stocks on Wall Street. Honda ended merger talks with Nissan and proposed to acquire the struggling automaker. Nippon Electric Glass announced a stock repurchase plan. Marubeni lifted its annual net income outlook.

U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty Weighed On Market Sentiment In China and Hong Kong

China indexes staged a mild rebound, but investors braced for more uncertainty in trade relations and additional barriers for shipments to the U.S.

Japan Indexes Extend 2-Day Rally, Panasonic and Isetan Mitsukoshi In Focus

Benchmark indexes in Tokyo advanced for the second consecutive day, driven by a rally in semiconductor equipment stocks. Panasonic Holdings lifted its fiscal year revenue and earnings outlook. Isetan Mitsukoshi reported a surge in earnings in the nine-month period ending in December.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Turned Lower Following U.S.-China Tariff War

Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong turned lower after investors returned from the Lunar New Year holidays. China imposed a symbolic levy on about 12% of imports from the U.S. in retaliation to the U.S. tariffs and the U.S. Postal Service temporarily blocking parcels from China and Hong Kong.