China stocks edge higher, Alibaba drags Hong Kong shares lower


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[European Markets] China stocks edge higher, Alibaba drags Hong Kong shares lower SHANGHAI, Nov 19 (Reuters) - China shares edged higher on Friday, helped by logistics stocks, while Alibaba put Hong Kong equities on course for their worst day since early October after reporting disappointing earnings. ** The Shanghai Composite Index (.SSEC) rose 0.34% to 3,532.55, while the blue-chip CSI300 index (.CSI300) gained 0.18% to 4,846.09 by the end of the morning session. But both indexes were set for weekly losses. ** Gains in the morning session were led by the logistic sector, with the CSI 300 transportation index (.CSI000957)...