On August 10th, during the midday trading break, the Hang Seng Index experienced a 0.72% uptick, while the Hang Seng Tech Index followed suit with a 0.37% increase. Consumer stocks were the standout performers, with Laopu Gold soaring by over 8%, and Mixue Group and Nongfu Spring both climbing more than 4%. In contrast, the optical module and semiconductor sectors faced headwinds, with AiXi YuanZhi plummeting over 9%, Cambridge Technology slipping more than 7%, and Zhongji Innolight and GigaDevice both retreating over 6%. Meanwhile, net purchases by southbound funds reached HKD 3.884 billion, indicating continued investor interest from the mainland.