Hong Kong: Shares rise in opening trade on Thursday

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened on the front foot on Thursday morning following a positive Wall Street lead with focus now on the release of key US data reports that will provide the latest snapshot of the world's top economy.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.23 per cent, or 67.70 points to 29,365.32.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.05 per cent, or 1.72 points to 3,595.42, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange inches down 0.06 per cent, or 1.39 points to 2,399.50.

AFP