Index hits new high, 03/26

(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-03-27 09:05

China's main stock index rose 1.58 percent yesterday, hitting a fresh high. Blue-chip stocks led the gains in heavy trade.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose for the sixth straight day and closed at 3,122.81 points.

Turnover in Shanghai A shares was heavy at 10.98 billion yuan yesterday. A total of 674 companies gained on the Shanghai A-share market, while 100 saw losses.

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