Hong Kong shares end up as casino plays surge
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks rallied Tuesday thanks to a surge in casino shares, while investors await key central bank meetings in the United States and Japan.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.62 per cent, or 136.29 points, to end at 22,129.73.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index advanced 1.14 per cent, or 34.34 points, to 3,050.17. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, rose 1.25 per cent, or 25.15 points, to 2,044.96.
AFP
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Tokyo: Nikkei index tumbles 3% in morning trade
Singapore shares open higher on Friday; STI up 0.2%
Stocks to watch: CICT, Seatrium, Keppel DC Reit, UOB
Europe: Industrials boost Stoxx 600 as earnings season rolls in
US: Stocks end mostly lower after volatile session
US dollar rally stalls after rare FX warning from finance chiefs