BCN-08 Hong Kong stocks start with small losses

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Hong Kong stocks start with small losses

HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks dipped at the start
of trade Monday after a six-day rally that saw it pile on more than six
percent, while investors are also gearing up for the corporate earnings
season.

The Hang Seng Index eased 0.40 percent, or 107.59 points, to 26,559.68.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index inched down 0.50 points to 2,553.33
and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second
exchange, was also barely moved, edging up 0.13 points to 1,313.49.

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