Hong Kong AI-related stocks strengthened: MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) rose more than 5%, Qunhe Technology (0068.HK) gained over 3%, Wuyi Vision (06651.HK) rose 2.94%, Biren Technology (06082.HK) rose 2.19%.

Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valuing the transaction at about $8.5 billion, paying $72.50 per share — implying an equity value of roughly $6.8 billion and a ~24% premium to Friday’s close of $58.50. Taylor Morrison, founded in 2013, builds residential homes and lifestyle communities across 12 U.S. states. Berkshire CEO Greg Abel said the deal expands Berkshire’s exposure to site-built homes and should allow gradual integration of operations; Berkshire’s prior homebuilding focus has centered on Clayton Homes, acquired in 2003.

ZELENSKIY said Ukraine has reached drone agreements with several Middle Eastern and European countries, is preparing a larger drone deal with the EU, and hopes to secure a similar agreement with US partners.