Hong Kong Market Soars Amid AI Gains and TikTok Deal
Hong Kong shares reached their highest point in four years, driven by optimism in China's artificial intelligence sector and progress in a TikTok deal. Significant growth in technology stocks was observed, including a surge in Baidu and Alibaba. Consumer shares remained unresponsive to new economic measures.
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Hong Kong's stock market surged to a four-year high on Tuesday, buoyed by significant gains in technology stocks. This upward trend was fueled by growing confidence in China's advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and encouraging developments in a potential TikTok agreement.
Technology giants trading in Hong Kong benefited significantly, with Baidu shares soaring nearly 16% and Alibaba seeing a 5% increase. Analysts have highlighted renewed strength in China's AI infrastructure layers, alongside the launch of new AI models, as key drivers of this market surge.
Further positive sentiment was added when U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed an agreement to allow TikTok's continued operation in the United States. However, consumer-related stocks remained largely unchanged despite recent government initiatives to boost service sector consumption and international sports event hosting.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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