Hang Seng index edges lower on Spanish concerns

Hong Kong's equities declined on Tuesday as Spanish yield accelerated and optimism diminished that Greek election outcome will curb European turmoil. Hang Seng index gave up 0.25% or 48.57 points finishing at 19,385.35. Tsingtao Brewery Co fell 8% after Dow Jones Newswires reported the main shareholder was trading 32 million shares in the company at discount between 4% and 7%. Financials also contributed to the negative side with HSBC Holdings and Hang Seng Bank slipping 0.6%.