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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks started Thursday (Jan 20) morning with gains as tech firms enjoyed more buying, having endured a torrid 2021, though investor confidence is being held back by ongoing concerns about the prospect of higher US interest rates.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.56 per cent or 135.30 points to 24,263.15.
The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.05 per cent or 1.95 points to 3,556.23, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.10 per cent or 2.39 points to 2,439.73.
AFP
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