Hong Kong stocks flat at open
Hong Kong stocks opened barely moved on Thursday morning as hopes for a boost to China's economy from new spending pledges were offset by worries about developments in the Middle East. The Hang Seng Index inched down 0.21 points to 17,085. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.47 percent, or 14.01 points, to 2,960, and the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.58 percent, or 10.54 points, to 1,806. (AFP)