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Shares rise led by metal and electricity producers

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-31 16:32

BEIJING: China's stocks continue to pose strong advance on Friday, offsetting Wednesday's five percent plunge, led by metal and electricity producers.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.72 percent, or 90.50 points, to finish at 3,412.06.

The Shenzhen Component Index gained 3.00 percent, or 398.19 points, to end at 13,670.72.

Combined turnover stood at 336.7 billion yuan (US$49.3 billion), slightly down from 337 billion yuan in the previous trading day.