Hang Seng gains 15.65 points in short session

Hong Kong share market closed slightly higher on Wednesday, 24 December 2014, in a shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas holidays, as optimism about improving economic growth in the United States has boosted risk sentiments. The Hang Seng Index ended 15.65 points, or 0.07%, up at 23349.34, off an intra-day high of 23421.10 and low of 23290.42. Turnover amounted to HK$39.7 billion from a half-day turnover of HK$42 billion on Tuesday. The stock market will close on Thursday and Friday for Christmas holidays.

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