The name of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is displayed at the entrance in Hong Kong, China January 24, 2018. — Reuters pic
Hong Kong, Feb 18 — Hong Kong stocks closed sharply lower today as the deadly new coronavirus took a toll on corporate earnings and economic growth.Mainland China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.1 per cent, or 1.35 points, at 2,984.97. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, rose 1.12 per cent, or 20.60 points, to 1,856.56. — AFP
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