HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters): Hong Kong's benchmark index slipped on Thursday but stayed close to a near seven-month peak as some investors took profit on strong gains the previous day.
The Hang Seng Index inched down 0.1 per cent at 23,531.44 points. The China Enterprises Index of the leading offshore Chinese listings in Hong Kong was up 0.1 per cent.
Leading gains among H-shares was Anhui Conch Cement , which jumped 5.6 per cent. The biggest cement producer in China said late on Wednesday it expected H1 net profit to be up about 90 per cent from a year earlier on increased product sales and prices.
The top drag on the Hang Seng was Asia insurance giant AIA Group, which slid 0.9 per cent following a 2.4-per cent gain on Wednesday. Want Want China Holdings shed 3.4 per cent, after closing on Wednesday at its highest since May 15.
HK index inches down
FE Team | Published: July 04, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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