Hong Kong: Stocks start lower

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened Wednesday slightly lower, extending the previous day's losses, following another weak lead from Wall Street as traders fret over a virus resurgence in the US and Europe.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.06 per cent or 13.65 points to 24,773.54.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ticked 0.06 per cent or 1.91 points higher to 3,256.22, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange inched down 0.65 point to 2,223.27.

AFP