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Last week (May 19–23, 2025), global equity markets declined amid renewed trade tensions and rising bond yields.

[Shy][Cry]U.S. Markets:
$S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 2.6%, $Dow Jones(.DJI)$dropped 2.5%, and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ declined 2.5%, marking the worst weekly performance in seven weeks. Investor sentiment was dampened by former President Donald Trump's announcement of potential 50% tariffs on European Union imports and a proposed 25% tariff on foreign-manufactured smartphones, targeting companies like Apple. These developments raised concerns about escalating trade conflicts and their impact on multinational corporations. Additionally, rising Treasury yields, with the 30-year yield reaching over 5%, signaled investor worries about increasing U.S. fiscal deficits and inflationary pressures.

[Smile][Grin]Hong Kong Markets:
$HSI(HSI)$ fell about 1.35% last week, closing at 23282 points. Despite the strong performance of the financial sector, technology stocks and Apple supply chain related companies are under pressure due to the threat of US tariffs. In addition, the market held a wait-and-see attitude towards possible stimulus measures in Chinese Mainland, which failed to effectively boost investor confidence

Overall, the week was characterized by heightened volatility as markets reacted to geopolitical developments and economic indicators, underscoring the fragile balance between growth prospects and policy uncertainties.

Competition Highlights:

🔹 Most-traded stock: $UnitedHealth(UNH)$

Last week , $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ became the most-traded U.S. stock, with daily volumes soaring to over 120 million shares—far exceeding its typical average of around 14 million. This surge was driven by a confluence of negative developments: a downgrade by HSBC, a Department of Justice investigation into alleged Medicare fraud, and reports of secret bonus payments to nursing homes to limit hospital transfers. These events led to heightened volatility and investor uncertainty, prompting both institutional and retail traders to engage heavily with the stock. Despite insider purchases aimed at stabilizing confidence, UNH shares closed the week down approximately 8%, reflecting the market's cautious stance amid ongoing scrutiny.

🔹 Top-performing stock: $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$

Last week , $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ became one of the strongest performing US stocks, with its stock price rising more than 8%, reaching a historic high and closing at around $123. This upward trend is mainly due to the widespread application of its AI technology in the defense field and the continued expansion of government contracts. In particular, the increase in the contract amount for its Maven Smart System to $1.275 billion demonstrates the high recognition of its AI capabilities by the US Department of Defense. In addition, analysts are optimistic about Palantir's future growth, and Wedbush has raised its target price to $140, believing it has long-term potential in the AI software field. These factors collectively boosted investor confidence and made Palantir stand out in the market.

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