Shanghai Composite Index Rises 0.2%; Bank of China Leads Advance
The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.2% higher at 3,358.35 in Shanghai.
Bank of China Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 0.8%. Jilin Joinature Polymer Co. had the largest increase, rising 13.8%.
In early trading, 1,376 of 2,240 shares rose, while 789 fell; 4 of 5 sectors were higher, led by industrial stocks.
Source: Bloomberg