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Hang Seng Index Hits New Highs: Tech Giants Tencent and Alibaba Lead the Rally, What's Next for Hong Kong Stocks?
An in-depth analysis of the three key drivers behind the Hang Seng Index's recent surge, focusing on heavyweight stocks like Tencent and Alibaba, and exploring the future trajectory and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's tech sector amid improving liquidity and policy tailwinds.

For pension funds, tokenization’s real play is balance sheet management, not just 24/7 liquidity, Fidelity’s Lai says
Fidelity International’s Giselle Lai argues that the most compelling long-term use case for tokenized funds is balance sheet management for large, global institutions, rather than just 24/7 liquidity.

Data center operator Switch taps Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase for IPO - report (GS:NYSE)
Switch, a data center operator based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has tapped Goldman Sachs (GS) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) as lead underwriters for its planned initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Geopolitical Risks Heat Up, Gold Options Market Bets on $2,500 Surge
Escalating geopolitical tensions drive gold option implied volatility higher, with open interest concentrated at the $2,500 strike. This article analyzes how the options market prices a breakout above this key psychological level and highlights potential risks.

Hang Seng Hits New Year High: Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Rally, Can Bullish Momentum Last?
The Hang Seng Index hit a new year high today, driven by better-than-expected earnings from Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes southbound capital inflows and policy support to assess whether the bullish sentiment in Hong Kong stocks can be sustained.

Ethereum (ETH) Foundation spinout EthSystems targets banks with blockchain privacy technology
The spinout comes amid one of the biggest organizational shakeups at the Ethereum Foundation in years.

DoorDash partners with Shopify to offer delivery options for smaller merchants (DASH:NASDAQ)
DoorDash and Shopify launch a direct integration letting U.S. Shopify retailers offer on-demand local delivery via Dashersâreach DoorDash shoppers faster.

International Copper Price Breaks $10,000 Mark: Supply-Demand Imbalance Drives Rally, Institutions Diverge on Outlook
Driven by supply disruptions in South American mines and a demand recovery in China, international copper prices have surged past the $10,000 per ton threshold. This article analyzes the latest trends in global copper futures markets, institutional perspectives, and key risk factors ahead.

Hang Seng Index Falls for Third Day, Breaks 18,000: Can Tencent Buybacks Rescue the Market? A Technical and Repurchase Analysis
The Hang Seng Index has fallen for three consecutive sessions, breaking below the key 18,000 level. This analysis examines technical pressures, the impact of Tencent's share buybacks, and the outlook for Hong Kong stocks.

Aave, Solana lead crypto price gains as bitcoin (BTC) steadies near $60,000
Tokenized stock trading fueled fresh momentum across the Solana ecosystem, while Aave founder hinted at token buybacks coming under new framework.

GameStop sees adj. EBITDA above $600M for FY ending Jan. 2027 (GME:NYSE)
GameStop (GME) jumps on $600M+ EBITDA forecast and eBay (EBAY) acquisition push.

Geopolitical Risks Push Gold Options Open Interest to Record High: Hedging Demand and Volatility Trading Analysis
Geopolitical turmoil has driven gold options open interest to an all-time high, as investors use calendar spreads and volatility strategies to manage tail risk. This article examines changes in positioning structure, macro-policy resonance, and market outlook.

Tencent Earnings Beat Lifts Hang Seng, Signaling Tech Rebound in Hong Kong
Tencent's strong quarterly results exceeded expectations, stabilizing the Hang Seng Index and driving capital back into Hong Kong tech stocks. Analysts see earnings improvement and valuation repair fueling a sustained rally.

U.S. House Democrat, who may soon run key committee, condemns crypto in 401(k)s
Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on House Financial Services, asked the chief of the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets.

Heatmap Highlights: Tech rotation, defensive surge shape S&P 500 (SP500:)
S&P 500 heatmap shows sharp sector rotation: semiconductors plunge as software and defensive health care lead.

Hang Seng Index Reclaims 22,000 as Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Rally; Capital Flow Analysis
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rebounded above 22,000 points today, driven by tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba. We analyze the factors behind the rally, including accelerated southbound capital inflows, Fed rate cut expectations, and stable platform economy policies, while assessing the sustainability of the upward momentum.

Former Ethereum Foundation leader warns of funding gap as governance shifts
A former Ethereum Foundation member says the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back.

Cineverse reaffirms fiscal 2027 guidance of $115M-$120M revenue and $10M-$20M adjusted EBITDA following IndiCue and Giant acquisitions (NASDAQ:CNVS)
Cineverse (CNVS) Q4 FY2026 earnings call: acquisition impact, AI ad-tech pivot, FY2027 guidance, margins, liquidity and risks.

Hang Seng Index Breaches 18,000 Mark: Can Tencent's Earnings Turn the Tide? Analysis of Hong Kong Tech Titans' Support
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the 18,000-point psychological level, with the market focused on Tencent's upcoming earnings report. This article analyzes the support role of tech giants for the index and market expectations, exploring the future trajectory of Hong Kong stocks and investment strategies.

SEC, CFTC Seek Input on Unified Portfolio Margin Rules
The SEC and CFTC have opened a public comment process on aligning portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives as crypto derivatives markets continue to expand.
