HK stocks leap, powered by overseas gains
Hong Kong stocks jumped at the start of business on Friday morning following a strong performance in New York and Europe, fuelled by easing concerns about a recession. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.5 percent to 21,961. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.5 percent to 3,380, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.4 percent to 2,236. (AFP)