Hong Kong: Stocks close with gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended on a healthy note on Tuesday, as fears over the Evergrande crisis eased, with energy firms boosted by a rally in oil and gas prices, and recently beaten-down tech and casino firms also enjoying some bargain-buying.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.20 per cent, or 291.61 points, to 24,500.39.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.54 per cent, or 19.39 points, to 3,602.22, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.18 per cent, or 4.36 points, to 2,402.20.

AFP