Hong Kong: Stocks suffer fourth straight loss

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks fell for a fourth successive trading day Tuesday, with investors hit by geopolitical worries following attacks in Europe.

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.47 per cent, or 103.62 points, at 21,729.06.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.49 per cent, or 15.20 points, to 3,102.88. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, slipped 0.14 per cent, or 2.78 points, to 1,981.32.

AFP