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A big drop on Wall Street added impetus to Hong Kong's pullback from recent sharp gains. Better prospects for an easing of China's tight credit policies could benefit investors.

China's mainland markets weighed on Hong Kong blue chips despite opening slightly higher after good results from a stress test of U.S. banks.

Hong Kong closed lower for the fourth time this week amid worry over slowing Chinese economic growth and signs of weakness in Europe.

Hong Kong stabilized after last week's declines but most investors stayed on the sidelines because of concern over Chinese economic weakness and unimpressive corporate results.

Hong Kong blue chips fell by as much as 200 points Thursday morning after release of high Chinese January inflation numbers indicated China would slow its recent credit-loosening moves.

Hong Kong opened higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve Board indicated it was open to using monetary policy to help the struggling U.S. economy.

Hong Kong finished lower due to a pull-back from Wednesday's big gains and worry over the simmering Greek debt crisis. Funds flowed to laggards in the market.

Hong Kong blue chips opened higher on speculation there would be progress in Greek debt negotiations and broke through the 21,000 resistance level in the afternoon following a rally in Shanghai.

Hong Kong opened lower after the U.S. Federal Reserve Board indicated it would not pump more money into the U.S. economy.

Hong Kong blue chips opened 85 points higher, and upward momentum carried the market to solid gains, although turnover was weak.

Hong Kong surged along with a strong showing by market giant HSBC and signs China is considering lowering its stamp duty tax.

Hong Kong blue chips traded 100 points higher early in the day, but a decline in Mainland markets capped gains. Funds flowed into insurance companies, but automakers retreated.

Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) is planning to raise $7.4 billion in initial public offering (IPO) at Hong Kong bourse, which is estimated to be the biggest flotation in the world this year, according to reports. The listing is also said to be the largest since internet major Alibaba floated in 2014 in New York, raising $25 billion. However, the $7.4 billion valuation of the company is on the lower $8.1 billion mark, which it earlier hoped for, as analysts believe that demand for its stock is still lukewarm.

Investors are embracing financials today following the positive earnings announcement from Bank of America. The results are more mixed than the numbers reveal but investors are acting optimistically.

The market may attempt a technical rebound after failing to break down with momentum yesterday. Economic data releases will highlight the morning, with China and Europe on tap.

A positive outlook from a Deutsche Bank analyst pointed to potentially stabilizing prices on PV panels and boosted solar stocks across the board.

The new year rally for the Chinese and Hong Kong markets slowed as the relative strength index indicated the market was substantially overbought.

Stock market guru Jim Rogers has been very public in his bearish outlook on American markets and his belief that Asia is the smart place to invest.

Hong Kong blue chips rose above 20,00 on the last day of trading before the break next Monday through Wednesday for Chinese New Years. Local big banks surge after healthy gains.

MasterCard's blockbuster earnings drew attention to the financial stocks that have managed not only to stay above water but grow notably throughout the economic pull back.