Hong Kong stocks up for 7th straight month, longest stretch of gains in a decade

Hang Seng Bank, a subsidiary of HSBC, recorded a 23 per cent jump in interim profit on Monday, boosting its shares. The Hong Kong lender touched a historic high of HK$170.8 during the day, before finishing up 1.3 per cent to HK$170. On the mainland …
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