Tuesday, May 21, 2013   

Hang Seng gives up gains
(03-12 16:16)

Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai ended lower as early gains were wiped out by profit-taking and concerns over China's economy following disappointing data at the weekend.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 0.87 percent, or 200.22 points, to end at 22,890.60 on turnover of HK$69.14 billion.
Shares in Shanghai fell 1.04 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 23.98 points to end at 2,286.61 on turnover of 100.6 billion yuan –AFP.
   
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