
U.S. stocks end mixed amid soft data
U.S. stocks closed mixed Friday as investors meditated on a batch of downbeat economic reports.

U.S. dollar slips against other major currencies
The U.S. dollar fell against other major currencies Friday on weaker-than-expected economic data.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.24 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks closed up 61.15 points, or 0.24 percent, to 25,626.49 points on Friday.

Hong Kong stocks open 0.14 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks gained 36.47 points, or 0.14 percent, to open at 25,601.81 points on Friday.