Alibaba Reports $26 Billion in Buybacks Left, Hong Kong Market Update =============== #133aea61 ver:1.52 Asian stocks had mixed performance as economic data from Japan and China showed sluggish growth. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% while China's Shanghai Composite climbed 0.3%. South Korea's Kospi edged 0.2% higher. Hong Kong markets were closed. Inflation continues to ease, with consumer prices rising 2.6% in May. Treasury yields rose after easing inflation. Alibaba reported $26 billion in buybacks left. Hong Kong shares' inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect could be a strong catalyst.... #newstr #AsianStocks #UsTreasuryYields #China #ManufacturingSector #Inflation #Alibaba #HongKong https://here.news/story/133aea61?ver=1.52