Hong Kong stocks close lower
Hong Kong stocks finished slightly lower on Tuesday, bucking advances across the rest of Asia despite another record on Wall Street, while investors are awaiting US economic data and comments by Federal Reserve officials. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.1 percent, or 20 points, to 17,915. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent, or 14 points, to 3,030, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.7 percent, or 12 points to 1,702. (AFP)