Hong Kong stocks start week with rally

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks started the week with healthy gains Monday, in line with a rally across most of Asia, with help coming from a strong performance in mainland Chinese markets.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.81 percent, or 167.15 points, to 20,886.96.

Hong Kong shares drop at open

The Shanghai Composite Index added 2.06 percent, or 66.31 points, to 3,290.34, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange jumped 1.72 percent, or 36.48 points, to 2,161.66.