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Hong Kong Stock Morning Report | The trade agreement between the US and the UK boosts US stocks, with most China Concept Stocks showing strength.
① The USA and United Kingdom reached a trade agreement, but the details are yet to be finalized. ② The three major stock indexes in the USA closed higher, with most China Concept Stocks also gaining strength. ③ The number of initial unemployment claims in the USA last week was lower than expected. ④ The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points. ⑤ The financial markets in India and Pakistan are turbulent, with ongoing escalation of conflicts. ⑥ International Crude Oil Product futures prices rose by about 3%, and Bitcoin broke through $0.1 million.
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Hong Kong stock morning report | The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, and the three major U.S. indexes closed higher. China Concept Stocks broadly declined.
① The Federal Reserve maintained the benchmark interest rate, which met market expectations. ② Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the impact of tariffs is greater than expected and there is no rush to cut interest rates. ③ The three major indexes of the U.S. stock market closed higher, while China Concept Stocks generally fell. ④ The central bank stated that it will make every effort to promote the implementation of a package of financial policies. ⑤ International crude oil and Gold Futures prices fell more than 1%.
U.S. stocks closed with the three major Indexes fluctuating higher, with Google plummeting more than 7%. The Bullish support from the AI Chip helped NVIDIA.
① Apple is promoting a shift to AI search for Safari, causing Google's stock price to fall over 7%; ② Disney's stock price skyrocketed nearly 11%, with the company's second fiscal quarter profits exceeding expectations; ③ NVIDIA rose over 3%, with reports that the USA is considering lifting AI Chip export restrictions.
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U.S. stocks closed: Trade uncertainty rises, and the three major Indexes collectively declined.
① The CEO of NVIDIA stated that the AI market in China is expected to reach 50 billion dollars; ② AMD's revenue in the first quarter was 7.44 billion dollars, a year-on-year growth of 36%; ③ Super Micro Computer's net sales in the third quarter were 4.6 billion dollars, falling short of expectations.
U.S. stocks closed: The three major Indexes all fell, with Berkshire dropping over 5%.
① Apple issued bonds for the first time in two years; ② The Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway voted to appoint Abel as CEO, while Buffett continues as Chairman; ③ The reorganization plan of OpenAI had to change and will continue to be controlled by a nonprofit entity.
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Express News | U.S.-listed Chinese stocks surge at the opening, with Alibaba up over 4%.
Express News | U.S.-listed Chinese stocks surge in overnight trading, with Alibaba up over 4%.
U.S. stocks closed mixed: the three major Indexes showed different trends as investors focused on Technology stock Earnings Reports.
① Most China Concept Stocks rose, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index up 0.68%; ② IBM announced a 150 billion dollar investment plan; ③ Sony Group is reportedly considering splitting its Semiconductors business; ④ NXP Semiconductors Q1 revenue was 2.84 billion dollars, higher than market expectations.
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