Hong Kong stocks finish higher
Hong Kong shares closed with gains on Thursday, extending a global rally fuelled by strong US earnings reports and consumer confidence data. The Hang Seng Index climbed 2.7 percent, or 518 points, to 19,679. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.5 percent, or 13 points, to 3,054, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.7 percent, or 14 points, to 1,955. (AFP)