Shares of DEEPEXI TECH (01384) rose more than 6% during the morning session. At the time of writing, the stock was up 4.68% to HK$51.25, with a turnover of HK$46.06 million.

The upward movement follows the company's formal inclusion in the Hang Seng Tech 100 Index, effective from June 15. The index's semi-annual review, announced earlier by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, resulted in the addition of seven technology stocks, including DEEPEXI TECH.

The Hang Seng Tech 100 Index is a broad-based benchmark that tracks the performance of 100 technology stocks listed in Hong Kong and eligible for trading through the Stock Connect scheme.

Analysts have noted that DEEPEXI TECH is at a critical juncture, transitioning from a phase of high investment to one of high returns. The company is said to have built a significant competitive edge through its deep penetration into complex manufacturing scenarios and its accumulation of high-quality enterprise-specific data.

With its "AI Employee" solutions being validated and rapidly scaled across an increasing number of major clients, the company's revenue is projected to enter a period of exponential growth. Concurrent improvements in profit margins and cash flow trends are also anticipated, positioning the stock as a high-quality investment with both strong growth prospects and potential for a profitability inflection point.