HK stocks rally on strong Wall Street
The Hang Seng Index rose 205.53 points, or 1.22 percent to open at 17,097.36 points on Friday. All the major S&P 500 sectors rose overnight in the US, led by gains in technology and communication services.  US data also showed the number of new applications last week for unemployment benefits fell more than expected. (with additional reporting from Xinhua and Reuters)