** Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence $(AI)$ technology services firm Bairong Inc jump 9% to HK$9.53, their highest since June 20
** Stock on course for a third straight session of gains, if current trend holds
** Bairong says its board has resolved to increase size of its share repurchase plan to up to HK$375 mln ($48.25 mln), from HK$250 mln, and extend the period until May 31, 2025 to demonstrate confidence in its own business outlook and prospects
** Hang Seng Composite Index, which tracks information technology firms , edges 0.3% higher, Hang Seng Tech Index rises 3.3% and Hang Seng Index adds 1.3%
** Stock down 31.2% YTD
($1 = 7.7728 Hong Kong dollars)
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))