Points: Index and Percent

points: The CSI 300 index of the 300 biggest companies traded in Shanghai and Shenzhen went up 0.95 percent to close at 3,365.09 points, according to Global Times China. The Chi Next Index, which tracks China NASDAQ-style board for high-tech and emerging start-ups, gained 0.32 percent to 2,153.18 points. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up 0.84 percent to close at 3,128.94 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index finished 0.48 percent higher at 10,743.96 points. A total of 640.5 billion yuan in shares changed hands on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges on Thursday, up from 544 billion yuan on Wednesday. Chinese service activity grew at a faster rate in October, as the Caixin China General Services PMI rose to 52.4, compared with 52 in September, according to Caixin on Thursday. A private survey had showed growth in China services sector accelerated in October, reinforcing the view that the country is on a steadier footing. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.