Hong Kong stocks rise at noon driven by tech sector gains
Hong Kong shares rose by midday on Tuesday, led by technology stocks. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.52 per cent to 23,515 points, while mainland indices fell.
Hong Kong shares rose by the midday break on Tuesday, supported by gains in the technology sector, according to The Standard.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index climbed 121 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 23,515 points by noon. Half-day market turnover reached HK$115.2 billion.
The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.96 per cent to 3,876 points at midday, outpacing the broader market.
On the mainland, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index decreased 0.71 per cent to 3,612 points, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index went down 0.16 per cent to 10,993 points.