Hang Seng Index Rises 1.4%; AIA Group Leads Advance
The Hang Seng Index rose for the sixth day, climbing 1.4%, or 245.41 to 18,258.57 in Hong Kong. The index advanced to the highest closing level since July 12.
AIA Group Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 3.2%. WuXi AppTec Co. had the largest increase, rising 11.7%.
Today, 75 of 82 shares rose, while 5 fell; 3 of 4 sectors were higher, led by commerce and industry stocks.
Source: Bloomberg