Market Journal
-
What this report is about: With three times more Internet users than in the US, China’s e-commerce market is the largest in the world. However, e-commerce penetration in China is still hovering around 50%. This implies room for further growth. China’s population, online infrastructure, mobile usage and mass adoption of super-apps form a unique ecosystem…Read More
-
What this report is about: Alibaba’s share price plunged to its lowest point of US$211.23 after Ant’s Group’s IPO was put on hold by Chinese regulators. China has...Read More
-
At a glance: All three US major indices continued their bull run, smashing all-time highs in late December’s Santa Claus rally. Electric-vehicle (EV) stocks continued to top traders’ favourites due to their volatility and the industry’s promising future. Vaccination has started in countries like the UK, US and Singapore, further bolstering sentiment. Momentum for technology…Read More
-
At a glance: POEMS Ticker Streamer helps traders quickly determine selling and buying pressure on a counter. It provides real-time order execution of counters in your watchlist, giving you clues on what other traders are doing and at what price. Trades are represented by red (sell) and green (buy) triangles. Bright triangles indicate a new…Read More
-
Our newly launched Mini Contract CFD Trading allows you to trade and invest in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange without the board lot requirement! Read on to find out more about Mini Contract Trading!
-
What this report is about: Low interest rates and shifting consumer behaviours have accelerated the adoption of disruptive technologies. Disruptive technologies displace established ones and change the way we do things. Investing in disruptive companies comes with a high degree of risk. Investors must consider four factors before investing: 1) proof of concept, 2) scalability,…Read More
-
2020 started with overcast skies as COVID-19 rampaged across the globe, causing economic and social mayhem. Stock markets plunged, on a scale that exceeded that of the Great Depression1. With the longevity of the virus, many countries are experiencing wave after wave of outbreaks. National lockdowns and social distancing are now norms. Many key events…Read More
-
[This article was first published in The Edge on 13 November 2020] The suspension of the Ant Group’s IPO, which would have been the world’s largest, has pivoted investors’ attention to China’s new economy. In Hong Kong’s stock market, the China new economy is not new. In January 2018, the Hang Seng SCHK New Economy…Read More
-
Takeaways: All three US major indices hit their all-time highs in late November, before taking a breather as markets consolidated. Electronic vehicle (EV) makers continued to dominate as investors bet on their future. . Finally, some positive news on the vaccine front from Pfizer and Moderna, which announced better-than-expected drug efficacies. Here are November’s top…Read More
-
What to note: 6 key strengths of Airbnb: unique host community, engaged guest community, global brand, global network, custom-built platform, design-driven approach. 3 key risks: still loss-making, COVID-19 or similar disruptions, laws and regulations. Though struck by COVID-19 earlier in the year, Airbnb has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as people sought unique experiences in short…Read More
