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Hong Kong stocks slump 2% amid Greece worries

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong shares opened sharply lower on Wednesday as news that Greece would be facing fresh elections next month after a failed attempt to form a government hurt investor sentiment, dragging on stocks across the board. The benchmark Hang Seng Index slumped 2% to 19,488.70, giving back more than twice...

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Hong Kong stocks dive early on Greek political crisis; Hang Seng Index down 1.8%

Hong Kong stocks dive early on Greek political crisis; Hang Seng Index down 1.8% (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong stocks fall, with property weak on policy news; Hang Seng Index down 0.5% Hong Kong stocks fall sharply, with banks, resources hit; Hang Seng Index ends down 4.2% Hong Kong stocks close sharply...

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Hong Kong stocks gain, as property, banks rise on policy easing; Hang Seng Index up 0.2%

Hong Kong stocks gain, as property, banks rise on policy easing; Hang Seng Index up 0.2% (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks open lower as banks, real-estate shares fall; Hang Seng Index down 0.9% Hong Kong stocks jump at open, with banks, property rallying; Hang Seng Index up 2.5% Hong Kong stocks...

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Asia Markets: Hong Kong stocks extend fall in broadly weak Asia

Hong Kong stocks drop for a sixth straight session to lead some major Asian markets lower as China’s export and import figures disappoint and European debt worries remain in focus. (read the story…) Related items Asia Markets: Shanghai, Hong Kong stocks jump on easing hopes Asia Markets: Asia stocks diverge as Hong Kong slips...

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Hong Kong stocks fall, with resources, banks among loss-leaders; Hang Seng Index down 0.7%

Hong Kong stocks fall, with resources, banks among loss-leaders; Hang Seng Index down 0.7% (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks gain, as property, banks rise on policy easing; Hang Seng Index up 0.2% Hong Kong stocks fall sharply as property shares plunge; Hang Seng Index down 1.1% Hong Kong stocks open weaker,...

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Hong Kong stocks fall sharply as property shares plunge; Hang Seng Index down 1.1%

Hong Kong stocks fall sharply as property shares plunge; Hang Seng Index down 1.1% (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks rise as property shares extend gains; Hang Seng Index up 0.2% Hong Kong stocks rise, with property shares advancing; Hang Seng Index up 0.6% Hong Kong stocks fall, with property shares weak;...

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Hong Kong Stocks Slide as China Earnings Miss Estimates

Hong Kong ’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) dropped from a one-week high after Jiangxi Copper Co. and Gome Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd. reported profit that trailed estimates as Societe Generale SA said earnings growth will come to a halt in China this year. (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks gain, as property,...

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Limited Upside Tipped For Hong Kong Stocks

The Hong Kong stock market bounced right back to the upside again on Thursday, one session after it had ended the four-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 700 points or 3.3 percent. The Hang Seng Index settled just above the 21,350-point plateau, and now investors are looking for another slightly...

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Hong Kong: Stocks end lower

HONG KONG: Hong Kong and Shanghai shares fell yesterday after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said real estate prices were still too high, dashing hopes of any near-term easing of property restrictions. (read the news…) Related items Renewed Consolidation Tipped For Hong Kong Stocks Hong Kong Stocks Rise Early, As Property Advances Hong Kong Stocks...

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Hong Kong Stocks Market Tipped To Open Higher

The Hong Kong stock market has closed higher now in four straight sessions, surging more than 700 points or 3.3 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index settled just below the 21,340-point plateau, and now traders are looking for another firm start when the market kicks off trade. (read the rest of the...

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