Market Updates
China Indexes Extend 2-Day Gains, AI-Linked Stocks Under Pressure
Li Chen
12 Nov, 2025
Hong Kong
Stocks in China and Hong Kong edged higher amid improving global market sentiment for the second consecutive session.
The Hang Seng Index increased 0.6%, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index edged up 0.4% as foreign investors increased exposure to Chinese stocks.
The U.S. federal government is likely to reopen as early as Wednesday, as the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. president are expected to pass the Senate's resolution.
The ending of the record government shutdown will also resume the flow of economic data covering inflation, the labor market, consumer and construction spending, and international trade.
A private survey showed ongoing challenges in the U.S. labor market, and businesses cut about 45,000 jobs in the four-week period ending on October 25.
The rebound in China's consumer price inflation in October also supported the case for a possible rise in consumer spending in the months ahead.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index increased 0.6% to 26,863.26, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index fell 0.4% to 4,632.15.
AI-related stocks were under pressure after the Japan-based Softbank sold its entire stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion to fund its investments in OpenAI, Stargate, and other AI-related projects.
Alibaba Group Holding decreased 2.5% to HK $156.30, Tencent Holdings edged up 0.6% to HK $655.50, and Baidu Inc. edged down 2.6% to HK $125.30.
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