HONG KONG – Hong Kong stocks rose again today on lingering optimism over strong results from Covid-19 vaccine trials that have fanned hopes the world can begin returning to normal in the new year.
The Hang Seng Index gained 0.49%, or 129.20 points, to 26,544.29.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.22%, or 7.41 points, to 3,347.30, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.34%, or 7.74 points, to 2261.59. – AFP, November 18, 2020
