Hong Kong stock market noon review: Hang Seng Index fell by 0.55% after four consecutive gains, AI concept stocks declined, the three major oil stocks rose, and lithium battery stocks continued to be active.

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15/01/2026
In the early trading session, the three major Hong Kong stock indexes surged before falling back and turning lower, with the Hang Seng Tech Index experiencing a relatively large decline of 1.83% at midday. The Hang Seng Index and the state-owned enterprise index fell by 0.55% and 0.69% respectively, bringing an end to their four consecutive days of gains. Most weighted technology stocks trended lower, with Alibaba, which had been on a continuous strong run, dropping by nearly 3%. Stocks related to AI applications, which had a significant surge yesterday, collectively fell, with leading AI medical stocks experiencing larger declines, including a 9% drop for Alibaba Health. Additionally, the three major oil companies saw gains, with Sinopec hitting a new high, and lithium battery stocks remained active.