People walking past a bank's electronic board showing stock index and prices near the Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
People walking past a bank's electronic board showing stock index and prices near the Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP

Hong Kong stocks extend drop from an eight-week high as traders weigh earnings outlook, pandemic costs

  • Hang Seng Index slipped for a second day from an eight-week high as Ping An Insurance reports lower earnings
  • Ant Group to take orders from retail investors for Hong King IPO through Friday, soaking up liquidity

People walking past a bank's electronic board showing stock index and prices near the Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
People walking past a bank's electronic board showing stock index and prices near the Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
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