# Morgan Stanley predicts a significant capital event for Hong Kong's equity markets this summer.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-03 · The News International*

## Key points

- Knowledge Atlas Technology and MiniMax will be added to the Hang Seng Tech Index on June 8, 2026.
- Morgan Stanley forecasts $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion in passive inflows due to this index change.
- Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Knowledge Atlas Technology by 77%, citing expected passive inflows.
- China’s AI model prices are now 17% of US rates versus just 5% last year, rapidly narrowing the gap.
- Morgan Stanley specifically highlights Alibaba as a global AI leader due to its verticalised AI operations.

**Companies:** Alibaba, Knowledge Atlas Technology, MiniMax
**Countries:** China, Hong Kong

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