Castor Pang Gains Quotations

Gains on Wall Street and Tokyo provided support to the local market. Properties led (the gains) as many developers will launch new projects for sale.

Funds' selective buying helped support the index. The market extended its gains in late trade also due to some futures-related trading.

Henderson Land's strong gains were due mainly to speculation that it might privatize unit Hong Kong & China Gas and launch a real estate investment trust.

There's short-term speculation on aviation as gains in other sectors, like financial services, present a chance to increase exposure in other sectors.