HK stocks edge higher despite Ukraine tensions

Hong Kong stocks ended with gains on Thursday as minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting did not provide any negative surprises but Ukraine tensions continued to weigh on sentiment.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.30 percent, or 73.87 points, to 24,792.77.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.06 percent, or 2.20 points, to 3,468.04, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange gained 0.23 percent, or 5.17 points, to 2,302.16. (AFP)