HSBA stock slips as Hang Seng buyout gets court green light — what to watch next
London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session.
- HSBC shares slipped roughly 0.4% in early London trading, holding close to a 52-week peak
- The Hong Kong High Court has approved the Hang Seng privatisation plan; next week will see the final steps to complete it
- Traders are watching PMI data closely, alongside HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25, for clues on strategy and capital moves
Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc slipped 0.4% to 1,239.4 pence by 0852 GMT, dipping early despite progress toward fully privatizing Hang Seng Bank. The stock fluctuated between 1,236.9 and 1,242.0 pence during the morning session, with a 12-month high of 1,254.0 pence. (Google)
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