Hong Kong: Stocks open slightly lower
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks were muted at the open Thursday following a negative lead from Wall Street and as traders wind down ahead of the Christmas break.
The Hang Seng Index was marginally lower, dipping 9.58 points to 21800.22 soon after opening.
And the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.17 per cent, or 5.27 points, to 3,132.16, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, inched down 0.02 per cent, or 0.38 points, to 1,995.65.
AFP
KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Mixed trading in Asia as investors watch for further macro data; STI down 0.2%
Vietnam delays launch of new stock trading system
Hong Kong bourse regains favour on hopes of a market revival
Asia: Markets rise as strong US tech earnings offset poor data
Singapore shares open lower on Friday; STI down 0.1%
Stocks to watch: CLI, Great Eastern, MIT, Sheng Siong, iFast, OUE, Far East Orchard