The stock of KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE), a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China, surged 5.08% in pre-market trading on Monday. This rally came amid broader optimism surrounding Chinese technology stocks and their potential involvement in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape.

The enthusiasm for Chinese tech giants like Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent was fueled by the recent release of DeepSeek, a powerful AI model that has sparked renewed investor interest in the sector. Analysts believe this breakthrough could shift the market's focus from risks to potential growth opportunities, particularly in areas like cloud computing and AI adoption.

While BEKE itself is not directly involved in AI development, the company's reliance on cutting-edge technology and its position in the burgeoning Chinese housing market make it a prime beneficiary of any positive sentiment surrounding the country's tech sector. As investors regain confidence in Chinese tech stocks, BEKE's prospects as a disruptive player in the real estate industry are likely viewed more favorably.