Hong Kong stocks end 4-day rising streak as investors seek fresh catalysts

Hong Kong stocks dropped on Friday after four days of advances, as investors searched for fresh catalysts after pricing in expectations about a US interest-rate cut that reversed a tumble triggered by concerns about an artificial-intelligence bubble. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.3 per cent to 25,858.89 at the close. For the month, the benchmark fell 0.2 per cent, recording its second consecutive monthly decline. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained less than 0.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300...