Mainland stimulus hopes fuel HSI
Hong Kong shares finished with more gains on Wednesday, boosted by a report that Beijing was considering spending billions on a fresh stimulus for the world's second-largest economy. The Hang Seng Index rallied 1.29 percent, or 228.37 points, to 17,893.10. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.12 percent, or 3.72 points, to 3,078.96, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange percent, or 5.52 points, to 1,906.85. (AFP)