Hang Seng Index Rises 0.8%; BYD Leads Advance
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8% at 24,366.94 in Hong Kong. The index advanced to the highest closing level since March 19 after the previous session's decrease of 0.1%.
BYD Co. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 3.8%. China Hongqiao Group Ltd. had the largest increase, rising 4.6%.
Today, 59 of 85 shares rose, while 22 fell; 3 of 4 sectors were higher, led by commerce and industry stocks.
Source: Bloomberg