U.S. Stocks Edge Higher, Chinese Tech Stocks Extend 5-Day Gains
- Barry Adams
 - U.S.A. New York City
 
                                                      U.S. stocks opened higher and German Chancellor said Western nations are set to impose additional sanctions on Russia this week.  In Asian markets, Hong Kong index surged 2% led by a surge in Chinese tech stocks after China proposed to remove a key audit requirement for the U.S. listed companies. European markets also extended gains.                         
                     Annual Returns
| Company | Ticker | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABA | 1% | 9% | -13% |