Hang Seng Index Rises 1%; Led by Finance Sector
The Hang Seng Index rose for the third day, climbing 1%, or 196.03 to 19,746.32 in Hong Kong. The index advanced to the highest closing level since Nov. 13.
Today, finance stocks led the market higher, as all sectors gained; 66 of 82 shares rose, while 15 fell.
China Construction Bank Corp. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 2.0%. Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc. had the largest increase, rising 7.9%.
Source: Bloomberg