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Hang Seng Indexes launched the Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong AI Infrastructure Index on July 31. This new index tracks Hong Kong-listed companies accessible via Stock Connect that provide foundational technologies for AI development, including semiconductors, hardware, and key components, offering a targeted investment tool for the AI infrastructure sector.
Read MoreHong Kong stocks closed mixed, but semiconductor ETFs stole the show. A 2x long SK Hynix ETF skyrocketed over 67.5%, while a similar Samsung ETF surged nearly 48%. Other tech stocks like ZhiPu and MiniMax also posted double-digit gains, highlighting intense market focus on memory chips and AI computing.
Read MoreGoogle's stock rose nearly 3% pre-market after DeepMind unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI model for humanoid robots. The system translates camera input and natural language commands into motor controls, achieving a 92% success rate in tasks like unscrewing a lightbulb.
Read MoreApple's stock tumbled over 7% premarket following its Q3 earnings. While total revenue slightly beat estimates, key growth drivers—services revenue and Greater China sales—fell short. A disappointing Q4 revenue outlook and ongoing supply chain issues further rattled investor confidence.
Read MoreSemiconductor stocks are rallying in pre-market trading, led by TSMC with over 4% gains. Major players like ASML, Arm, and Broadcom also saw significant upticks, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the chip sector's prospects amid potential demand recovery.
Read MoreLeading crypto exchange Coinbase significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings in Q2 2026, adding 819 BTC. Its total stash now stands at 17,311 BTC, securing the 9th position among global Bitcoin holders and signaling strong institutional conviction.
Read MoreAmazon reported Q2 revenue of $200.6B, up 20% YoY. AWS cloud revenue surged 37% to $42.2B, marking its fastest growth since Q4 2021 and accelerating for a fifth consecutive quarter, far exceeding expectations. This drove AWS annualized revenue to $169B. The company also raised its full-year capital expenditure forecast to $220B.
Read MoreFour major Chinese financial regulators have jointly released a 22-point implementation plan to comprehensively strengthen the governance of financial institutions. The plan aims to establish a clear, risk-resilient, and efficient governance framework by 2029, focusing on stricter shareholder oversight, board optimization, enhanced accountability for key personnel, and more precise, tiered supervision.
Read MoreBosnia's government has rejected Telegram co-founder Ilya Perecopski's citizenship bid. Despite clearing security checks, four ministers opposed issuing him a passport during a cabinet meeting, halting the application and raising questions about cross-border status for tech founders.
Read MoreNew York's Attorney General has sued prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operations. The state seeks an injunction, full user refunds, disgorgement of profits, and potentially over $36 billion in damages and penalties, marking a major regulatory escalation.
Read MoreUpbit exchange has placed JasmyCoin and ThunderCore on its trading alert list and suspended deposit services. This action signals potential identified risks, advising users to exercise caution regarding asset security and market volatility.
Read MoreBitcoin fell below the $64,000 support level, currently trading at $63,988.35 with a 0.12% daily decline. Heightened market volatility requires investors to monitor trends closely and implement prudent risk management strategies.
Read MoreBank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated the economy is expected to maintain moderate growth. The central bank forecasts CPI inflation will accelerate notably above 2% in the latter half of fiscal 2026, shaping expectations for future monetary policy direction.
Read MoreFidelity suggests the Fed may delay its rate hike cycle until December, though a September move remains possible. Future decisions will heavily depend on inflation and labor data, highlighting a shift toward greater reliance on real-time economic indicators.
Read MoreOn July 31st, Japan's Nikkei 225 index staged a powerful rebound, surging 4.03% to close at 64,362.02 points, driven primarily by chip stocks. Despite the rally, the index still posted an 8% loss for the month of July, highlighting ongoing market volatility.
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