#HKMarketUpdate
China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
May 22, 2026, 16:44 GMT+8
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure.
The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.
** China's blue-chip CSI300 Index 3399300 ended the session up 1.3%, but was down 0.3% for the week.
** The Shanghai Composite Index 000001, which on Thursday logged its biggest drop since March, rebounded 0.9%.
** In Hong Kong, benchmark Hang Seng HSI advanced nearly 1%, led by tech shares HHSTECH as Lenovo 80992 surged 20% to its highest level in 26 years.
** China stocks have been climbing this year as AI-led optimism helps overcome investor worries about the broader economy.
** BNP Paribas said there's a dramatic improvement in earnings expectations in China and some other Asian economies, but "this is, however, not a broad-based story but one nearly entirely driven by the tech super-cycle."
** The bank warned that "any reversal of the (tech) cycle will create a material headwind to regional equities," but "in the near-term, it remains the only story."
** Goldman Sachs also painted a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy where the red-hot tech sector contrasts with ailing "old economy" industries.
** "The ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have negatively impacted the Chinese economy," Goldman Sachs said in a note. However, "the Chinese economy has so far been more flexible than expected in adapting to higher oil prices."
** The Wall Street bank said investors should closely monitor Chinese exports, which have been a key growth engine. It added that "there have been some encouraging signs from the property market in top-tier cities."
** Tech shares rebounded sharply from Thursday's fall.
** Shenzhen start-up board ChiNext (.CHINEXTC) and the CSI Electronics Index (.CSI399811) jumped.
** In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech Index HHSTECH climbed, while an index tracking chipmakers (.HSIT) jumped.
https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_L6N41Z0IF:0-china-stocks-rebound-but-fall-for-second-week-hong-kong-shares-up/
China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
May 22, 2026, 16:44 GMT+8
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure.
The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.
** China's blue-chip CSI300 Index 3399300 ended the session up 1.3%, but was down 0.3% for the week.
** The Shanghai Composite Index 000001, which on Thursday logged its biggest drop since March, rebounded 0.9%.
** In Hong Kong, benchmark Hang Seng HSI advanced nearly 1%, led by tech shares HHSTECH as Lenovo 80992 surged 20% to its highest level in 26 years.
** China stocks have been climbing this year as AI-led optimism helps overcome investor worries about the broader economy.
** BNP Paribas said there's a dramatic improvement in earnings expectations in China and some other Asian economies, but "this is, however, not a broad-based story but one nearly entirely driven by the tech super-cycle."
** The bank warned that "any reversal of the (tech) cycle will create a material headwind to regional equities," but "in the near-term, it remains the only story."
** Goldman Sachs also painted a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy where the red-hot tech sector contrasts with ailing "old economy" industries.
** "The ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have negatively impacted the Chinese economy," Goldman Sachs said in a note. However, "the Chinese economy has so far been more flexible than expected in adapting to higher oil prices."
** The Wall Street bank said investors should closely monitor Chinese exports, which have been a key growth engine. It added that "there have been some encouraging signs from the property market in top-tier cities."
** Tech shares rebounded sharply from Thursday's fall.
** Shenzhen start-up board ChiNext (.CHINEXTC) and the CSI Electronics Index (.CSI399811) jumped.
** In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech Index HHSTECH climbed, while an index tracking chipmakers (.HSIT) jumped.
https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_L6N41Z0IF:0-china-stocks-rebound-but-fall-for-second-week-hong-kong-shares-up/
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China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure. The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.** China's blue-chip CSI300…
Singapore stocks close higher amid cautious Middle East outlook; STI up 0.4%
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Singapore stocks close higher amid cautious Middle East outlook; STI up 0.4%
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The Business Times
The Hour Glass H2 profit jumps 39% to S$103.8 million on higher sales
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#USMarketUpdate
Dow adds nearly 300 points Friday for new record close; S&P 500 notches eighth winning week: Live updates
Stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields eased, resulting in a winning week for Wall Street despite heightened volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294.04 points, or 0.58%, to end at 50,579.70.
The 30-stock index hit an intraday all-time high and posted another record close. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to settle at 7,473.47. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19%, ending at 26,343.97.
Although all three indexes closed in the green on Friday, they finished off their highs reached earlier in the session.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
Dow adds nearly 300 points Friday for new record close; S&P 500 notches eighth winning week: Live updates
Stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields eased, resulting in a winning week for Wall Street despite heightened volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294.04 points, or 0.58%, to end at 50,579.70.
The 30-stock index hit an intraday all-time high and posted another record close. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to settle at 7,473.47. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19%, ending at 26,343.97.
Although all three indexes closed in the green on Friday, they finished off their highs reached earlier in the session.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
CNBC
Stock futures rise slightly as S&P 500 looks toward another winning week: Live updates
Volatility picked up this week as investors wrestled with a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields.
IBM just scored a $26B quantum windfall — and the stock's rally isn't over
IBM stock surged over 11% on Thursday following a landmark announcement by the US Commerce Department detailing a $2 billion CHIPS and Science Act initiative to fund domestic quantum computing firms.
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IBM stock surged over 11% on Thursday following a landmark announcement by the US Commerce Department detailing a $2 billion CHIPS and Science Act initiative to fund domestic quantum computing firms.
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Yahoo Finance
'Not a cost-cutting exercise': How tech CEOs are framing AI-driven layoffs
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Walmart stock just violated a key technical level
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Walmart stock just violated a key technical level, delivering a blow to the bulls
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BofA’s Hartnett Warns Mega-IPOs Risk Bubble Like Roaring ‘20s
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Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 22, 2026
Simba-M1 merger is off, but industry consolidation will come
From digital vouchers to shopping complex revamp, Johor looks for inspiration
NDP 2026: Ticket applications open from May 23 to June 6
Could a digital home gym replace your gym membership?
Woman wins appeal against ex-boyfriend to keep 99% stake in 99-1 condo purchase dispute
Segar LRT death: LTA probe ongoing, will improve safety measures ‘as needed’
Koh Poh Koon to step down from public office, will remain as MP for Tampines GRC
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Simba-M1 merger is off, but industry consolidation will come
From digital vouchers to shopping complex revamp, Johor looks for inspiration
NDP 2026: Ticket applications open from May 23 to June 6
Could a digital home gym replace your gym membership?
Woman wins appeal against ex-boyfriend to keep 99% stake in 99-1 condo purchase dispute
Segar LRT death: LTA probe ongoing, will improve safety measures ‘as needed’
Koh Poh Koon to step down from public office, will remain as MP for Tampines GRC
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Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 22, 2026
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#USMarketUpdate
Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
Live updates
US stocks rose on Friday morning as the world awaited an update on US-Iran peace talks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose another 0.6% after reaching an all-time high on Thursday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climbed 0.2%.
The S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly win, securing the index’s longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-advance-as-tech-stocks-gain-investors-monitor-us-iran-talks-223454059.html
Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
Live updates
US stocks rose on Friday morning as the world awaited an update on US-Iran peace talks.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose another 0.6% after reaching an all-time high on Thursday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climbed 0.2%.
The S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly win, securing the index’s longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-advance-as-tech-stocks-gain-investors-monitor-us-iran-talks-223454059.html
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high
The S&P 500 is vying for the index's longest weekly winning streak since 2023.
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Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment | Reuters
SUMMARY
PC makers Dell, HP surge after Lenovo reports revenue jump
Estée Lauder climbs after ending merger talks with Puig
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair
S&P 500 notches 8th weekly gain, longest streak since December 2023
Indexes up: Dow 0.86%, S&P 500 0.62%, Nasdaq 0.50%
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
The S&P 500 (.SPX), opens new tab notched its eighth consecutive weekly gain, its longest since a nine-week streak ended in December 2023.
The U.S. has made some progress toward a deal with Iran, though more work remains, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences between the two sides remained deep.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-rise-markets-monitor-us-iran-peace-talks-2026-05-22/
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/wall-street-rises-dow-hits-record-high-as-middle-east-hopes-lift-sentiment
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment | Reuters
SUMMARY
PC makers Dell, HP surge after Lenovo reports revenue jump
Estée Lauder climbs after ending merger talks with Puig
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair
S&P 500 notches 8th weekly gain, longest streak since December 2023
Indexes up: Dow 0.86%, S&P 500 0.62%, Nasdaq 0.50%
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
The S&P 500 (.SPX), opens new tab notched its eighth consecutive weekly gain, its longest since a nine-week streak ended in December 2023.
The U.S. has made some progress toward a deal with Iran, though more work remains, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences between the two sides remained deep.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-rise-markets-monitor-us-iran-peace-talks-2026-05-22/
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
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Reuters
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earnings season.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026
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The Straits Times
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 23, 2026
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Bloomberg defamation case unprecedented for malice and aggravation: Ministers’ lawyer
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Police plan to use AI to screen videos from public to nab traffic offenders, issue summonses faster
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs
Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31
Eat to ‘lift’: Svelte Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei says her big appetite keeps her strong
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S’pore-China ties based on mutual benefit, with opportunities in AI, ageing: SM Lee
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Bloomberg defamation case unprecedented for malice and aggravation: Ministers’ lawyer
askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?
Police plan to use AI to screen videos from public to nab traffic offenders, issue summonses faster
Why Singapore wants children to play with sand and swings again
Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs
Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31
Eat to ‘lift’: Svelte Pursuit Of Jade star Tian Xiwei says her big appetite keeps her strong
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Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?
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The Straits Times
Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?
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SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completes debut test flight from Texas
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The Straits Times
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completes debut test flight from Texas
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Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him
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The Straits Times
Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him
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