Hong Kong: Stocks extend rally with big gains

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks surged on Tuesday, extending the previous day's rally following a strong lead from Wall Street as focus turns to the US presidential election.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.96 per cent, or 479.72 points, to 24,939.73.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.42 per cent, or 45.95 points, to 3,271.07, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange jumped 1.43 per cent, or 31.70 points, to 2,255.08.

AFP