Global Market: China stocks slide as tech sell-off hits mainland markets; Alibaba lifts Hong Kong shares

Mainland China stocks declined on Thursday due to technology sector weakness. Hong Kong equities gained momentum, supported by Alibaba’s artificial intelligence integration news. Alibaba shares jumped significantly after announcing its AI model would be integrated into Apple devices. This development boosted optimism around China’s domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem. Investors are also watching for economic policy…

TSMC posts 77% profit jump for Q2, surging past market expectations

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported a record profit surge. This growth was fueled by strong demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips. The company’s net profit climbed significantly, exceeding market expectations. Analysts anticipate TSMC will raise its full-year revenue growth outlook. Future capital spending will indicate management’s confidence in AI demand durability.