HK market rises at open, ignores US indexes

Hong Kong and mainland stocks started on Wednesday on a positive note, extending the previous day’s rally as traders brushed off a weak Wall Street lead.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.5 percent to 29,056.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.2 percent to 3,586, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was barely moved, inching up 0.55 points to 2,382. (AFP)