The Hong Kong stock market closed higher for fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, after data showed China's producer prices surged the most in over five years, suggesting a better outlook for industrial profits. Most sectors were up, exception being telecommunications and energy which down as investors took out profits after recent rally.The Hang Seng Index gained 0.8% or 186.16 points to close at 22,744.85, the best settlement level since December 9. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index, or the H-share index, added 0.6% or 61.87 points to 9,664.19. Turnover increased to HK$62.3 billion from HK$51.5 billion on Monday.

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First Published: Jan 10 2017 | 5:10 PM IST

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