Monday, March 23, 2009

HK shares rise 4.78 pct on U.S. bank aid plan

Hong Kong shares ended 4.78 percent higher on Monday as the U.S. government's latest plan to help banks get rid of toxic assets helped revive investor appetite for risk.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI closed 613.9 points higher at 13,447.42.

The China Enterprises Index .HSCE of top mainland firms rallied 6.2 percent to 7,959.91.

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