Hong Kong: Stocks end higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks on Thursday built on the previous day's gains, in line with an advance in most Asian markets, as investors picked up undervalued mainland firms listed in the city.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.17 per cent, or 40.01 points, to 23,525.14.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.51 per cent, or 16.20 points, to 3,183.18 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, added 0.66 per cent, or 12.83 points, to 1,954.62.

AFP