AFP, Hong Kong :
Hong Kong stocks rose in the first few minutes of trade Friday after markets in Europe and New York hit fresh records, and with energy firms building on their latest gains.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.51 percent, or 157.38 points, to 30,893.86 at the open.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was flat, edging up 0.75 points to 3,386.46 but the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, eased 0.06 percent, or 1.16 points, to 1,939.80.
Hong Kong stocks rose in the first few minutes of trade Friday after markets in Europe and New York hit fresh records, and with energy firms building on their latest gains.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.51 percent, or 157.38 points, to 30,893.86 at the open.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was flat, edging up 0.75 points to 3,386.46 but the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, eased 0.06 percent, or 1.16 points, to 1,939.80.
