Opinion | China’s stock-market frenzy reflects social media’s growing influence on retail investors

Opinion | China’s stock-market frenzy reflects social media’s growing influence on retail investors

China’s latest stock market rally has quickly turned retail investors’ mood across the country from extremely bearish to very bullish, as domestic social media fans a growing sentiment of FOMO – the fear of missing out – even though another round of volatility could be just down the road. That investor euphoria, aroused by the…

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Chinese stocks could rally 15% as more stimulus spurs a GDP growth spurt next year, SocGen says

Chinese stocks could rally 15% as more stimulus spurs a GDP growth spurt next year, SocGen says

Chinese stocks could climb as much as 15% on the nation’s expected fiscal stimulus package, SocGen said. The package could be announced in October, potentially reaching 3 trillion yuan, the bank estimated. The stimulus measures could push China’s GDP to grow as much as 5% next year, strategist said. Chinese stocks could soon surge 15%,…

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Hong Kong stock market boom gives restaurants boost amid National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong stock market boom gives restaurants boost amid National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong’s recent stock market boom has helped to give restaurants a boost in business, while mainland China’s “golden week” holiday has spurred an uptick in occupancy rates at some small and medium-sized hotels, industry leaders have said. They also said on Saturday that hotels were adapting to a change in booking patterns and offering…

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Hong Kong stock market boom gives restaurants boost amid National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong stock market boom gives restaurants boost amid National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong’s recent stock market boom has helped to give restaurants a boost in business, while mainland China’s “golden week” holiday has spurred an uptick in occupancy rates at some small and medium-sized hotels, industry leaders have said. They also said on Saturday that hotels were adapting to a change in booking patterns and offering…

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What's Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, JD, Nio, Li Auto XPeng on Friday?

What’s Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, JD, Nio, Li Auto XPeng on Friday?

What’s Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, JD, Nio, Li Auto XPeng on Friday? Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), the China tech industry barometer, is trading higher, marking its third week of gains as investors anticipate more upcoming stimulus, SCMP reports. Alibaba’s e-commerce rivals, including PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD), and Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU),…

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What's Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto On Wednesday?

What’s Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto On Wednesday?

What’s Going On With Chinese Stocks Alibaba, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto On Wednesday? Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) and domestic rival stocks continued their rally since China announced stimulus plans to spur demand. Alibaba peers, including Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD), and PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD), traded higher on Wednesday. Last week, China’s central bank…

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