Market Updates
China Indexes Lacked Momentum Ahead of International Trade and Inflation Updates
Li Chen
04 Aug, 2026
Hong Kong
Stocks in China lacked direction on Tuesday as investors focused on unresolved U.S.-China trade tensions and cooling energy prices in international markets.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.5%, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index increased 0.6% as investors reacted to a strong rally in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks in overnight trading in New York.
The S&P 500 Index gained 1.5%, and the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.1% as investors returned to exposures to hyperscalers, advanced chip designers, and electronic component makers.
The surge on Wall Street spilled over to Asia, and benchmark indexes in South Korea edged up 0.4%, in Japan gained 0.4%, and in Australia advanced a fraction.
However, those market gains were fleeting, and the indexes traded below the flatline as the session approached the closing.
Domestically, investors are awaiting the release of international trade data and inflation updates, as policymakers debate additional steps to stabilize markets.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.5% to 25,870.80, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index gained 0.6% to 4,569.39.
SMIC gained 1.8% to HK $63.30, CXMT Corp. dropped 1.5% to ¥54.15, Zhongji Innolight Co. Ltd. soared 13% to HK $1,138.0, and Eoptolink Technology fell 0.5% to ¥394.08.
Alibaba Group extended 2-day gains to 5% after the e-commerce company released its advanced open-source artificial intelligence model for developers.
Tencent Holdings decreased 0.9% to HK $485.80, and Meituan Ltd. fell 1% to HK $92.45.
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