Hong Kong: Stocks start day with a gain
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares opened slightly higher on Friday morning, putting them on course to end the week on a positive note, with attention now on China-US trade talks in Beijing.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.13 per cent, or 37.43 points, to 28,812.64.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.19 per cent, or 5.74 points, to 3,000.68, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, was marginally higher, inching up 0.28 points to 1,640.00.
AFP
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Syngenta to withdraw China IPO application on weak market: sources
Chinese firms’ fundraisings in limbo as IPOs scrutinised at home and abroad
Japan FX chief calls yen’s slump unusual, vows to act if needed
Trump’s meme stock is skyrocketing but for how long?
Europe: Stoxx 600 closes second-straight quarter with gains
US: Dow, S&P 500 end at records, adding to Q1 gains