Hong Kong stocks up 0.9% in early trade

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 10:19

The Hang Seng index rose 244.64 points, or 0.90 percent, to 27,534.61 shortly after the opening bell.

British banker set to enter not guilty plea for Hong Kong double murder

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 09:50

His case will proceed to trial at the Court of First Instance, likely in the next four to six weeks.

Hong Kong stocks end 0.94% lower

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 14:12

The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 267.34 points to 28,133.00. Turnover was HK$170.86 billion ($22.05 billion).

Hong Kong stocks up 0.56% by break

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:11

Hong Kong shares ended the morning session 0.56 percent higher Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, while another weak Chinese manufacturing report increased hopes of more stimulus from Beijing.

Hong Kong stocks up 0.28% by break

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 09:48

Hong Kong shares rose 0.28 percent in the morning session Wednesday, tracking an advance in Shanghai as investors bet on further economy-boosting measures by China.

Hong Kong stocks flat at open

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 07:39

Hong Kong stocks were marginally lower in the first few minutes of trade Monday as China`s decision to cut the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve was offset by a mainland clampdown on margin trading.

Shanghai surpasses New York, Hong Kong to become new IPO leader

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 18:51

Shanghai Stock Exchange has become the world leader in Initial Public Offerings for the first time, outshining rivals, New York and Hong Kong during the first quarter after raising 5.4 billion dollars, a report said.

Hong Kong stocks soar 3.67% at lunch

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 10:13

Hong Kong stocks soared 3.67 percent in the morning session, with mainland investors using a cross-border investment tie-up with Shanghai to pile into the market.

Hong Kong shares up 1.50% by lunch

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 09:51

Hong Kong stocks ended the morning session 1.50 percent higher Monday, with investors piling into the market after the head of China`s central bank hinted at further easing measures to boost the economy.

Hong Kong retail rents drop as Chinese shoppers stop

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 09:47

A drop in Chinese tourist numbers is driving down shop rentals in Hong Kong, with vacancies increasing in the same prime areas that just three years ago pipped New York`s Fifth Avenue to become the world`s most expensive retail real estate.

Hong Kong stocks end 0.13% down

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 13:51

Hong Kong stocks ended 0.13 percent lower Thursday following hefty losses on Wall Street, but Shanghai resumed its latest rally on hopes for stimulus measures for the Chinese economy.

Hong Kong stocks end 1.45% higher

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 13:49

Hong Kong shares jumped 1.45 percent Thursday, in line with a broad regional advance after a dovish Federal Reserve statement cooled expectations of an early summer US interest rate hike.