Hong Kong: Stocks begin day with losses

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks edged down at the beginning of trade Thursday morning as profit-takers moved in following a healthy two-day rally.

The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.57 per cent or 167.62 points to 28,998.39.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.21 per cent or 7.62 points to 3,585.73, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was marginally down, dipping 0.68 point to 2,379.88.

AFP