Hong Kong: Shares start with small loss

HONG KONG stocks opened slightly lower Tuesday (May 31) morning as traders took a breather after 2 days of heavy buying that lifted the market around 5 per cent.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.08 per cent, or 17.52 points, to 21,106.41.

The Shanghai Composite Index was barely moved, adding 0.88 points to 3,149.94, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was also flat, inching up 0.81 points to 1,976.70. AFP