US equities experienced a significant rally on Thursday. The announcement by US President Trump regarding a potential ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has eased tensions in the Middle East, improving overall market sentiment. All three major US stock indices closed with substantial gains. The US dollar retreated from its highs, and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to around 4.45%. Gold prices rebounded strongly from lower levels, while oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel.

The three major Hong Kong stock indices opened higher today. The Hang Seng Index opened up 1.04% at 24,501.50 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.24%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.74%.

Market Performance Overview

Technology stocks were broadly higher. Lenovo Group Ltd (HKG: 0992) surged over 3%. Shares of Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKG: 0700), Bilibili Inc (HKG: 9626), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (HKG: 9988), and Kuaishou Technology (HKG: 1024) all rose more than 1%.

The optical communications sector saw a recovery, with Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Ltd (HKG: 6869) gaining over 5%.

AI-related concept stocks were strong, with Knowledge Atlas (HKG: 2513) opening up more than 7%.

Semiconductor stocks continued their upward trend, with Montage Technology Co Ltd (HKG: 688008) rising over 6%.

Airlines opened higher, with China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd (HKG: 0670) up more than 3%.

Innovative drug concept stocks were active, with Zai Lab Ltd (HKG: 9688) climbing over 3%.

Gold stocks were generally higher, with Lingbao Gold Group Ltd (HKG: 3330) jumping over 7%.