Hong Kong stocks close lower

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended Tuesday in the red as profit-taking following gains over the previous two trading days overshadowed a record close on Wall Street.

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.31 percent, or 81.51 points, to 25,843.04.

The main Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.14 percent, or 4.36 points, to 3,140.01. But the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, added 0.12 percent, or 2.21 points, to 1,879.06.