Hong Kong: Stocks open 0.21% higher
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2015 · 01:52 AM
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares rose 0.21 per cent in opening trade on Wednesday on news that Greece will ask for an extension of its bailout agreement, raising hopes of a debt agreement with its creditors.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 51.17 points to 24,836.05.
AFP
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