Local stocks open higher
Hong Kong stocks opened marginally higher Thursday on morning, in line with gains across much of Asia, as investors weigh comments from central bank bosses suggesting interest rates will continue to rise. The Hang Seng Index edged up 8.23 points to 19,180.28. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.12 percent, or 3.95 points, to 3,185.42, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.16 percent, or 3.30 points, to 2017.73. (AFP)