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Hang Seng Index rises, Alibaba falls after warning of hit by coronavirus

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Published: 9:16am, 14 Feb, 2020

Updated: 9:30pm, 14 Feb, 2020

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A man's temperature is taken as he enters Ping An International Financial Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong province, on February 10, 2020. Photo: Xinhua

Happy Friday, traders.

Alibaba reported strong December quarterly results, but warned of upheaval to consumer behavior by the coronavirus outbreak. The official death toll has risen to nearly 1,400 on the mainland and total cases approached 65,000.

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