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Hong Kong stocks build on gains at open
HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks enjoyed more gains
at the open Thursday on growing optimism that China and the United States can
reach an agreement to avert an all-out trade war.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.72 percent, or 198.35 points, to 27,605.72 in
early trade.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.05 percent, or 1.32 points,
to 2,732.17, but the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s
second exchange, edged down 0.13 percent, or 1.86 points, to 1,421.36.
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