Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:20:04 GMT
Hong Kong equities inch down; basic materials lead losses
Hong Kong shares dropped on Monday, tracking losses in China's mainland's markets that re-opened after a long Lunar New Year holiday. However, strong performance of Japanese counterparts supported Hong Kong equities. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.27% to end the session at 23,381.94. Only four in nine sectors included in the index posted gains. Industrials and consumer services advanced the