Hang Seng Index rises on Tuesday as investors await Iran peace talks

Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday as investors awaited Iran peace talks.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index increased by 126 points, or 0.5 percent, to 26,487 points at close.

The market turnover was HK$205.2 billion. 

The Hang Seng Tech Index was flat at 5,061 points.

In the mainland, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index was little changed at 4,085 points and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index was up by 0.1 percent to 14,982 points.