Hong Kong: Stocks end higher

Published Wed, Feb 5, 2020 · 08:39 AM

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    [HONG KONG] Shares in Hong Kong and mainland China rose again Wednesday, tracking a strong lead from Wall Street as concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on the economy ease.

    Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index edged up 0.42 per cent, or 110.76 points, to 26,786.74.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 1.25 per cent, or 34.80 points, to reach 2,818.09, while the Shenzhen Composite Index which tracks stocks on China's second exchange  climbed 2.48 per cent, or 40.62 points, to 1,678.64.

    AFP

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