BCN-08 Hong Kong shares build on gains in morning trade

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Hong Kong shares build on gains in morning trade

HONG KONG, Jan 9, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks rose in the morning
session Tuesday, breaking the 31,000 mark for the first time since late 2007,
with energy firms boosted by rising oil prices.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.37 percent, or 114.79 points, to 31,014.32 by
the break.

BSS/AFP/MR/1209 hrs