Hang Seng Index opens higher as financials lend support

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3rd September 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Hang Seng Index opened 171 points, or 0.67 per cent, higher at 25,482, halting a three‑session decline. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 63 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 8,513, while the Hang Seng Tech Index added 32 points, or 0.71 per cent, to 4,549.

Large‑cap technology names were mixed. Tencent Holdings gained 1.3 per cent and Alibaba Group rose 0.5 per cent, while Meituan eased 0.1 per cent and Kuaishou slipped 0.6 per cent. Xiaomi Corporation advanced 0.8 per cent, JD.com edged up 0.1 per cent and Lenovo Group outperformed with a 3.3 per cent rise.

Financials were broadly firmer, helping to anchor the market. HSBC Holdings edged up 0.1 per cent, AIA Group climbed 0.9 per cent, Ping An Insurance added 0.7 per cent and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing rose 0.8 per cent.