BCN-02 Hong Kong stocks rise at open

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Hong Kong stocks rise at open

HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks tracked another record
lead from Wall Street Friday morning on growing hopes for further US stimulus
measures after the Democrats took control of Capitol Hill.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.30 percent, or 81.51 points, to 27,630.03.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching up 1.49 points to
3,577.69, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange
gained 0.13 percent, or 3.25 points, to 2,429.91.

BSS/AFP/GMR/0921 hrs