Asian Tech Stocks were Among the Best Performers

Stocks rebounded in Asia on September 5 as Japan’s Nikkei and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rallied. Significantly, Japanese stocks increased, which was led by a weaker yen after the news of U.S. President Trump’s infection with Covid-19 dented the market on Friday.

Financial, Auto, and railway stocks boosted on Monday. For example, an automaker corporation, Subaru Corp, gained 4.7%. Central Japan Railway, the Japanese Passenger Railway Stock Company, increased 4.1% while Dai-ichi life holdings advanced by 4.9%.

Meanwhile, Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1.5% in initial trading, and Nikkei 225 stock average gained 1.3%

Tech stocks were among the best performers. For example, Chinese multinational technology conglomerate corporation Tencent Holding gained 2.8% while electronics company Xiaomi climbed 1.5%. Additionally, Sunny Optical Technology Company, a company that produces optical lenses, boosted by 0.5%.

Moreover, Property stocks also gained on Monday as Hang Lung Properties advanced by 2.7%, Henderson Land Development gained 1.5%, and Sun Hung Kai Properties climbed 0.7%. However, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation lowered by 4.5% after stating that export controls imposed by the U.S. could hurt its operations.

Moreover, Australia’s benchmark stock index rose above 2% early Monday. This occurred as analysts realized the reason for optimism in the country’s retail sales data. However, there were strict lockdown measures in Victoria state, August sales looked better, posting a 13% extension than 15% in July.

The bank prefers retailers with attractive valuations

UBS reported that the bank prefers retailers with attractive valuations. Those who might benefit from the coronavirus condition have a strong online presence or longer-term raise opportunities. It names Woolworths, Harvey Norman, Adairs Metcash, Bapcor, and Collins UBS remarks that the national August retail spending gain decreased to 7%, compared with 12% in July.

Significantly, New Zealand’s NZX-50 advanced in early trading. Infant formula marketing company a2 Milk rose 0.7% after falling approximately 18% last week on downgraded profits forecast for 2021. Property for Industry grew by 1.5% after increasing an NZ $ 65 million industrial estate in Auckland to its retail tenants’ portfolio.