Hong Kong shares ended the morning session 1.29 percent higher on Wednesday following a rally on Wall Street that was fuelled by upbeat corporate earnings results. The benchmark Hang Seng Index climbed 282.34 points to 22,088.95 on turnover of HK$30.58 billion ($3.95 billion). dan/ami

Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai fell on Tuesday after data showed manufacturing activity in China slowed in April, adding to concerns about the state of the world's number two economy. In Hong Kong the benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 1.08 percent, or 237.76 points, to end at 21,806.61 on turnover of HK$56.75 billion ($7.32 billion). Chinese shares tumbled 2.57 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 57.63 points to 2,184.54 on turnover of 82.2 billion yuan ($13.3 billion). dan/ami

Hong Kong stocks fell 0.23 percent in early trade on Tuesday despite gains on Wall Street as traders awaited China's preliminary manufacturing data for April. The Hang Seng Index was 49.90 points lower at 21,994.47 in the opening minutes of trade. ia/jw

Hong Kong shares were flat by the break on Monday, as traders took a breather after enjoying a strong rally at the end of last week. The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged up 8.10 points to 22,021.67 on turnover of HK$27.49 billion ($3.55 billion). dan/jw