Chinese shares rise for 4th day, driven by metal stocks

Chinese equities edged up on Friday, rising for the fourth trading day, led by metal stocks.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.58 percent, or 16.59 points, to finish at 2,861.61.

The Shenzhen Component Index advanced 1.01 percent, or 115.63 points, to end at 11,519.68.

Combined turnover increased to 219.46 billion yuan ($32.13 billion) from 213.54 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

Gainers outnumbered losers by 724 to 127 in Shanghai and 628 to 104 in Shenzhen.

Source: BizChina