Hong Kong stocks down 0.80% by lunch

Dunya News

The benchmark Hang Seng Index eased 200.17 points to 24,709.73.

HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong shares ended the morning session 0.80 percent lower Tuesday as profit-taking after a five-day rally overshadowed a positive lead from Wall Street.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index eased 200.17 points to 24,709.73 by the break on turnover of HK$49.40 billion (US$6.37 billion).