Hong Kong: Stocks close on strong note

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks finished with more gains on Thursday, in line with advances across Asia following another record-breaking lead from Wall Street.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.31 per cent, or 80.98 points, to 26,210.16.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.39 per cent, or 47.15 points, to 3,450.59 while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange jumped 2.70 per cent, or 59.33 points, to 2257.95.

AFP