Midday News Highlights | Experts: War does not dampen IPO enthusiasm

SighingCashier · 2026-04-08T05:15:42+00:00

1. Second Quarter New Stock Outlook | War Does Not Deter IPO Enthusiasm, Experts’ Insights ExplainedThe total fundraising amount in Hong Kong in the first quarter of this year exceeded 100 billion HKD, nearly five times higher. This report consolidates opinions from multiple experts to provide a detailed analysis of the second quarter’s new stock fundraising situation and strategies for subscribing to new stocks.2. Iran Situation | US and Iran Agree to a Two-Week Ceasefire, Tehran Will Open the Strait of HormuzTen minutes before the deadline of the “final ultimatum” issued by U.S. President Trump to Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz (Shehbaz Sharif ) posted on social media announcing that Iran, the U.S., and its allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire in all regions, including Lebanon, effective immediately.3. Hong Kong Stock Market Trends | Hang Seng Index Rises 705 Points in Half a Day, Meituan Surges 10%, Northbound Funds Withdraw 11.2 Billion

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2026-04-08 05:15:42

Q2 IPO Outlook丨War Unstopped, IPO Enthusiasm High—An Article to Understand Experts’ Views

Total fundraising in Hong Kong this year’s first quarter surpassed 100 billion yuan, increasing nearly fivefold. This paper consolidates views from multiple experts to provide a detailed analysis of second-quarter IPO fundraising conditions, including strategies for applying for new shares.

Iran Situation丨US-Iran Agree to a Two-Week Ceasefire—Tehran to Open the Strait of Hormuz

Ten minutes before the “final ultimatum” issued by U.S. President Trump to Iran expired, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on a social media platform announcing that Iran, the United States, and its allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all regions, including Lebanon, effective right away.

Hong Kong Stocks Market Performance丨Hang Seng Up 705 Points in Half a Day; Meituan Soars 10%; Northbound Funds Exit 11.2 Billion

Hong Kong stocks opened higher and continued higher. Soon after the market opened, the Hang Seng Index regained the so-called Bull-Bear Line’s 250-day moving average (currently at 25151). Led by tech stocks, the Hang Seng Index closed the first half up 705 points.

Panama Port Company Officially Launches Arbitration Proceedings Against Maersk

CK Hutchison (00001)’s Panama Port Company (PPC) announced that it has officially initiated arbitration proceedings against Maersk regarding the subsequent events after the takeover of the container terminal of the Panama Port Company.

Hong Kong Economy丨March PMI Falls to 49.3, First Contraction in Seven Months

Business sentiment in Hong Kong deteriorated. In March, Hong Kong’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reversed the streak of expansion for seven consecutive months and fell back into contraction.

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