Hong Kong stocks finish with gains
Hong Kong stocks clawed back early losses to close higher on Thursday, despite a major IPO by a Chinese baijiu maker fizzling on its debut. The Hang Seng Index was up 0.4 percent, or 83 points, to 19,840. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.7 percent, or 21 points, to 3,285, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was up 0.1 percent, or 2 points, at 2,027. (AFP)