On July 30, amid the midday trading break, the Hang Seng Index experienced a minor dip, declining by 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Tech Index witnessed a more pronounced drop, plummeting by 1.14%. Breaking it down by sector, GEO and optical module stocks were at the forefront of the downturn. Zhipu's shares plummeted over 16%, Cambridge Technology's shares tumbled more than 12%, YOFC's shares dropped over 8%, and MINIMAX-W's shares fell over 6%. In stark contrast, the consumer sector, along with the petroleum and petrochemical sectors, defied the overall market trend and exhibited strength. Qiyunshan Video's shares skyrocketed over 40%, while Sunshine Oilsands' shares climbed more than 10%. Additionally, net purchases by southbound funds reached HK$167 million.
