Hang Seng Index rises as technology and financial shares drive market recovery

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4th September 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Hang Seng Index registered a notable rebound in early trading today, climbing by 302 points or 1.19 per cent to reach 25,515 points, breaking a run of four consecutive sessions of declines. The China Enterprises Index also advanced, rising by 96 points or 1.14 per cent to 8,481 points, while the Technology Index gained 65 points or 1.46 per cent to stand at 4,533 points.

Leading technology firms contributed significantly to this positive momentum, with Tencent Holdings increasing by 2.1 per cent, Alibaba up by 1.8 per cent, Meituan rising by 1.3 per cent, Xiaomi up by 0.8 per cent, JD.com gaining 2.5 per cent, and Kuaishou rising 1.1 per cent. In addition, the financial sector provided firm support to the market’s rally. HSBC Holdings recorded a gain of 1.5 per cent, AIA Group advanced by 2.2 per cent, Ping An Insurance rose by 0.6 per cent, and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing climbed 1.3 per cent. This broad-based strength in both technology and financial stocks helped underpin the rise in the overall market, signalling increased investor confidence.