Hong Kong shares moved higher; Sands China led gains

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Hong Kong blue chips extended previous gains on Thursday, rallying for 10th consecutive session. Positive news from the US real estate market and hopes for easing in Japan boosted Hong Kong shares. Adding to gains of the Hong Kong equities, the Fed indicated that it will continue monetary stimulus until the US economic health improves significantly. The Hang Seng Index added 0.21% to close at 21,810.23. Six out of nine sectors included in the index jumped. Consumer services sector was the strongest in the index, with Sands China soaring 3.49%. Oil and gas firms also advanced. CNOOC added 1.37% after reporting a 4.7% increase in sales for Q3. Meanwhile, Bank of China climbed 0.96% ahead of its quarterly report due after the bell. After the close, the bank reported a 16.7% rise in net profit. At the same time, recent outperformers, property developers, retreated. Cheung Kong Holdings and Hang Lung Properties shed 0.42% and 0.73%.


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