Hong Kong stocks finish lower
Hong Kong stocks closed with losses on Wednesday as profit-takers stepped in following a healthy run-up in recent sessions and after a weak lead from Wall Street fuelled by inflation angst. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.6 percent, or 120 points, to 21,294. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.1 percent, or 4 points, to 3,182, while the Shenzhen Composite Index edged up 0.3 percent, or 5 points, to 2,012. (AFP)