Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital

World shares mostly climb and oil prices slip as traders monitor Iran war developments

World shares have mostly advanced, with Asian stocks helped by buying of technology-related shares following a tech-led rally on Wall Street.

China's fiscal spending "will only increase" in future...

The overseas expansion of Chinese companies is driving renminbi internationalisation; asset quality of China's commercial banks remains under pressure due to property.

From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share

Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.

The Millionaire Boom Is Real - But So Is The Market Trap

The Millionaire Boom Is Real - But So Is The Market Trap

China’s capital markets take on Xi Jinping’s tech ambitions

The comeback they are staging may not be enough

Tech equity sales renew AI debt-binge worries

Tech giants are aggressively selling stock, raising billions, signaling a potential spending spree. While this boosts balance sheets, it also suggests increased borrowing and capital expenditure, particularly for AI infrastructure. Investors are wary, as recent bond performance indicates concerns about future debt burdens and the sustainability of these massive investments in a historically volatile industry.

Why is Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX SemiCon stock surging today?

Why is Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX SemiCon stock surging today?

China’s Hardware Tech Stocks Look to Earnings to Sustain Rally

Chinese hardware technology stocks have been on a tear. The next challenge is showing the earnings to back it up.

ASX set to slide, tech stocks weigh down Wall Street

Most of Wall Street is rising, but drops for some influential technology stocks are keeping the market in check.

BYD Achieved a New Record and It's About to Go on the Offensive

As BYD focuses on damage control in its domestic Chinese market -- as well as boosting overseas sales -- investors have an opportunity with the stock down over the past year.

Hong Kong retail investors reel as SK hynix ETF swings turn painful

Hong Kong retail investors reel as SK hynix ETF swings turn painful

North Korea offers custom deals to attract China

Chinese investors visiting North Korea are increasingly favoring a phased approach to their investments. They weigh profitability at each stage before committing more capital. North Korea, in turn, is actively pitching customized cooperation models to draw in that Chinese money. Chinese business owners and private investors have steadily increased their visits to North Korea this []

Tech shares lift global markets while oil slips as Iran war keeps traders on edge

Tech shares drove gains in Asian and global markets Friday, even as oil prices slipped on strained flows through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Iran–U.S. attacks.

Foreigners dump Asia stocks at record pace as AI winners get crowded

Foreign investors pull 137 billion from Asian stocks in H1 2026 South Korea and Taiwan see heaviest outflows despite rally AI chipmaker rally forces investors to sell stock winners Foreign investors sold Asian equities at the fastest pace in at least 16 years in the first half of 2026, as a blistering AI-driven rally forced [] The post Foreigners dump Asia stocks at record pace as AI winners get crowded appeared first on Interaksyon.

Meta Stock Had a Lousy First Half. Here’s Why the Tech Giant’s Shares Are Rising Again

Meta Stock Had a Lousy First Half. Here’s Why the Tech Giant’s Shares Are Rising Again

Real Estate Stocks Rise As Investors Ditch Tech-Focused Funds

Following weeks of sell-offs of semiconductor and big technology stocks, investors have increasingly rotated into real estate, drawn by sectors with strong fundamentals, more predictable cash flows, and assets trading at more attractive valuations. The...

Hong Kong exchange marks progress in luring more listings from abroad

The Hong Kong stock exchange is drawing a growing number of foreign companies from across Asia and North America that are seeking international capital, as the bourse marks progress in its ambition to be a global magnet for fundraising. The latest firm seeking to join the cohort is Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the Central Asian nation’s railway operator and owner of the country’s largest fleet of locomotives and rolling stock, which filed for a Hong Kong listing on June 30, according to bourse...

China Stocks Gain on Strong Factory Data and Xi Growth pledge

Chinese stocks advanced after fresh manufacturing data pointed to sustained factory expansion and President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his commitment to promoting high-quality economic development. The upbeat market reaction reflected growing optimism over the resilience of China’s industrial sector and the continued strength of technology and innovation-driven industries. However, investor sentiment remains tempered by concerns over [] The post China Stocks Gain on Strong Factory Data and Xi Growth pledge appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Stock gains and tech bonuses drive up Korean home prices, fueling asset inequality

Stock gains and tech bonuses drive up Korean home prices, fueling asset inequality

Top 10 Cities with Largest Number of Billionaires in 2026

The world’s wealthiest individuals are increasingly concentrated in major financial, technology and business hubs that provide access to capital, innovation and global markets, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026.

Why tech stocks are getting hammered

Tech stocks took another big hit Tuesday as investors sold off shares of companies that have powered the artificial intelligence boom. Technology companies have been spending billions of dollars investing in data centers and infrastructure needed...

Can Korea's retail investors power lasting market re-rating?

Korea's retail investors, long viewed as short-term traders in a property-obsessed economy, are emerging as a central force in the country's stock market rally. The question now is whether that money can become a stable base for a broader re-rating of Korean equities, or remain a source of volatility that keeps foreign investors cautious. Shim Jong-min, deputy head of Korea research at CLSA Securities, said the flow of household money into equities appears to be more than a simple chase for shor