Hong Kong stocks start 2026 strong on tech rally
HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note to climb to a one-month high, as renewed optimism toward China’s domestic artificial intelligence sector continued to buoy the market. ** By the midday break on Friday, the benchmark Hang Seng Index had added 2.2% to 26,189.79, its highest…