BCN-01 Hong Kong stocks edge up after open

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Hong Kong stocks edge up after open

HONG KONG, Dec 27, 2017 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong shares rose slightly early
Wednesday, with trading muted as investors stayed on the sidelines during the
holiday season.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.14 percent, or 40.71 points, to 29,618.72.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.11 percent, or 3.66
points, to 3,302.46 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on
China’s second exchange, edged down 0.08 percent, or 1.44 points, to
1,890.58.

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