Hong Kong: Stocks close with strong gains
Published Thu, May 2, 2019 · 08:26 AM
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares ended with healthy gains Thursday, boosted by hopes for China-US trade talks, with tech firms enjoying a much-needed rally after big losses earlier in the week.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.83 per cent, or 245.07 points, to close at 29,944.18.
Mainland Chinese markets were closed for a public holiday.
AFP
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