Energy leads Hong Kong stocks higher on pandemic recovery signs Reuters 3 hrs ago
Popular Searches HSI financial sub-index climbs 0.78% Property sector up 0.5%
HONG KONG, May 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares settled higher on Tuesday, with energy stocks leading the gains on signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as major economies around the world reopen. The Hang Seng index closed up 199.60 points, or 0.7%, at 28,557.14, snapping two straight sessions of decline. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index rose 0.49% to 10,765.72. The sub-index of the Hang Seng tracking energy shares rose 2.3%, while the IT sector edged up 0.05%, the financial sector climbed 0.78% and the property sector gained 0.52%. The tech index was up 0.68%.
China Enterprises index HSCE gains 0.1% HSI financial sub-index rises 0.3%; tech index up 0.4%
HONG KONG, May 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday, with energy shares leading gains, buoyed by rising oil prices as easing coronavirus curbs in the U.S and Europe raised demand growth hopes. By the midday break, the Hang Seng index was up 71.09 points or 0.25% at 28,428.63, and was set to snap two straight sessions of decline. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index gained 0.1% to 10,723.4. The sub-index tracking energy shares rose 2.1%, while IT stocks slid 0.15%, financials climbed 0.3% and the property sector edged up 0.02%. Tech index was up 0.4%.
Hong Kong stocks end over 1% lower as financials, Mengniu weigh Reuters 2 hrs ago
Popular Searches HSI financial sub-index is down 2%; property sector slips 0.6%
HONG KONG, May 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, due to profit-booking after a recent rally in subdued trading as the Chinese markets were closed for holidays, while rising COVID-19 cases in the region raised concerns of more measures and deeper economic pain. The Hang Seng index closed down 367.34 points, or 1.28%, at 28,357.54, its lowest closing since March 29. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index fell 1.04% to 10,713. After identifying a cluster of COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Singapore tightened social distancing controls.
China Enterprises index HSCE drops 1.28% HSI financial sub-index sinks 2.1%; property sector down 1%
HONG KONG, May 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, with financials leading the slide, as investors locked in gains after a recent rally, while many kept to the sidelines as China markets remain closed. By lunch break, the Hang Seng index was down 424.36 points, or 1.48%, at 28,300.52. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index fell 1.28% to 10,686.87. The sub-index of the Hang Seng tracking energy shares slid 0.4%, while the IT sector dipped 0.94%, the financial sector fell 2.11% and the property sector was down 1.04%. China’s stock and bond markets, as well as its foreign exchange and commodity futures markets, are closed on May 1-5 for the Labour Day holiday. Trade will resume on May 6.
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