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Hong Kong: Stocks close up 1.6%

Published Mon, Oct 5, 2015 · 08:18 AM

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed 1.62 per cent up on Monday, driven by surging casino operators and weak US jobs data.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index gained 348.41.79 points to end at 21,854.5.

Chinese stock markets were closed for a public holiday.

AFP

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