Hong Kong stocks edge higher in early trading
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Monday morning following small gains on Wall Street that came even after forecast-beating US jobs data dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut. The Hang Seng Index added 0.28 percent, or 46.53 points, to 16,581.86. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.20 percent, or 5.73 points, to 2,923.46, and the Shenzhen Composite Index eased 0.19 percent, or 3.33 points, to 1,770.09. (AFP)