Hong Kong stocks rise at open
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning following another strong day on Wall Street, with traders awaiting the release of US inflation data due later in the day. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.21 percent to 16,236. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.17 percent, or 5.11 points, to 2,986, and the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.11 percent, or 1.98 points, to 1,863. (AFP)