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Hong Kong stocks end down 1.13%

Agence France-PresseJune 19, 2013 05:00

Hong Kong stocks finished 1.13 percent lower on Wednesday, hit by reports that property tax trials will be launched in China this year in a bid to cap soaring prices. The benchmark Hang Seng Index ended down 238.99 points at 20,986.89 on turnover of HK$61.88 billion (US$7.98 billion). Chinese stocks closed down 0.73 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 15.84 points to 2,143.45 on turnover of 67.1 billion yuan ($10.9 billion). dan/jta

Hong Kong stocks down 1.22% by break

Agence France-PresseJune 19, 2013 01:01

Hong Kong stocks fell 1.22 percent by the break Wednesday, following losses in Shanghai on reports property tax trials will be launched in China this year in a bid to cap property prices. The benchmark Hang Seng Index slid 258.99 points to 20,966.89 on turnover of HK$29.71 billion (US$3.83 billion). dan/mtp

Hong Kong stocks open down 0.18%

Agence France-PresseJune 18, 2013 22:31

Hong Kong stocks fell 0.18 percent at the open on Wednesday as dealers await the outcome of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting for an idea of its plans for its vast stimulus scheme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 37.48 points to 21,188.40 in the first few minutes of trade. dan/mtp

Hong Kong stocks end flat

Agence France-PresseJune 18, 2013 05:04

Hong Kong stocks ended flat on Tuesday in cautious trade as investors wait to see what the US Federal Reserve's plans are for its stimulus scheme. The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged down 0.02 points to 21,225.88 on turnover of HK$59.00 billion (US$7.61 billion). Chinese stocks closed up 0.14 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 3.07 points to 2,159.29 on turnover of 63.6 billion yuan ($10.4 billion). dan/jta

Hong Kong stocks down 0.64% by break

Agence France-PresseJune 18, 2013 01:31

Hong Kong stocks slipped 0.64 percent by the end of morning trade Tuesday as profit-takers moved in after a healthy rally in the previous session. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 135.81 points to 21,090.09 on turnover of HK$33.26 billion (US$4.29 billion). dan/jta

Hong Kong stocks open down 0.74%

Agence France-PresseJune 17, 2013 22:30

Hong Kong stocks opened 0.74 percent lower Tuesday with investors watching a Federal Reserve meeting for clues on whether it will soon start to reel in its massive stimulus spending. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 156.54 points to 21,069.36 in the first minutes of trade. mtp/dan

Hong Kong stocks up 1.34% by break

Agence France-PresseJune 17, 2013 07:02

Hong Kong stocks finished the morning session 1.34 percent higher on Monday after suffering heavy selling pressure last week. The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 282.03 points to 21,251.17 on turnover of HK$31.46 billion (US$4.05 billion). dan/jta

Hong Kong stocks up 0.18% at open

Agence France-PresseJune 17, 2013 00:31

Hong Kong stocks rose 0.18 percent at the open on Monday in cautious trade ahead of a closely watched US Federal Reserve policy meeting this week. The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 38.14 points to 21,007.28 in the first few minutes. dan/mtp

Hong Kong stocks open up 0.26%

Agence France-PresseJune 14, 2013 22:26

Hong Kong stocks opened 0.26 percent higher on Thursday following the previous day's 1.61 percent fall. The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 58.06 points to 22,612.99 in the first minutes of trade despite overnight declines on Wall Street amid concerns over global economic growth. mtp/jit

Hong Kong stocks end 0.39% higher

Agence France-PresseJune 14, 2013 22:17

Hong Kong stocks rose 0.39 percent on Friday, rebounding slightly from a sell-off in the previous session and supported by a positive lead from Wall Street. The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 82.10 points to 20,969.14 on turnover of HK$70.35 billion (US$9.08 billion). Chinese stocks closed up 0.64 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 13.68 points to 2,162.04 on turnover of 68.7 billion yuan ($11.2 billion). The index fell nearly three percent on Thursday as dealers returned from a three-day holiday to another batch of weak domestic economic data.