Hang Seng Index Rises 0.7%; CCB Leads Advance
The Hang Seng Index rose for the second day, climbing 0.7%, or 128.54 to 19,129.10 in Hong Kong. The index advanced to the highest closing level since May 22.
China Construction Bank Corp. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 2.0%. Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd. had the largest increase, rising 5.7%.
Today, 48 of 82 shares rose, while 34 fell; all sectors were higher, led by finance stocks.
Source : Bloomberg