Hong Kong: Stocks close with big gains

Published Mon, Aug 24, 2020 · 08:25 AM

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    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares finished sharply higher Monday, in line with a rally across Asia following a record lead from Wall Street.

    The Hang Seng Index added 1.74 per cent, or 437.74 points, to 25,551.58.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index put on 0.15 per cent, or 4.96 points, to 3,385.64, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange climbed 1.26 per cent, or 28.29 points, to 2,278.25.

    AFP

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