Hong Kong: Stocks close lower

Published Thu, May 27, 2021 · 08:21 AM

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    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks finished on Thursday on a negative note as profit-taking dug into the previous day's strong gains, while traders are look ahead to the release of US data later in the day.

    The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.18 per cent, or 52.81 points, to 29,113.20.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.43 per cent, or 15.49 points, to 3,608.85, though the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange added 0.79 per cent, or 18.71 points, to 2,399.27.

    AFP

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