Hong Kong: Stocks up at close

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed marginally higher on Wednesday, with investors nervous about volatility in the US and a weak yuan.

The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.08 per cent, or 20.16 points, to 26,193.07.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.18 per cent, or 4.83 points, to 2,725.84.

But the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, lost 0.15 per cent, or 2.04 points, to 1,383.05.

AFP