The Hang Seng Index rose for the second day, climbing 0.7%, or 168.48 to 24,994.14 in Hong Kong. The index advanced to the highest closing level in at least a year.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 1.8%. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. had the largest increase, rising 5.5%.
Today, 58 of 85 shares rose, while 24 fell; 3 of 4 sectors were higher, led by commerce and industry stocks.
Source : Bloomberg
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