Hong Kong stocks follow Wall Street higher; China little changed

Hong Kong stocks tracked gains
in other Asian markets, buoyed by strong earnings on Wall Street
and on hopes China’s government spending would boost growth.
** The Hang Seng index added 0.8 percent to 28,893.12
points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index
gained 1.0 percent, to 11,083.98 points.
** Most sectors gained ground, led by energy and
services firms.
** On the mainland, major stock indexes barely moved, as
investors paused for breath after three stra