TOKYO -- After Hong Kong's stock market opened the week as one of the worst performers amid a trade war-induced global sell-off, numerous listed companies scrambled to announce share buybacks and positive messages that could help calm investors.
Hong Kong's dismal Monday followed by spate of share buybacks, positive disclosures

HKEX in Hong Kong: Listed companies have lined up to announce share buybacks and cheery corporate news in hopes of calming jittery markets. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
TOKYO -- After Hong Kong's stock market opened the week as one of the worst performers amid a trade war-induced global sell-off, numerous listed companies scrambled to announce share buybacks and positive messages that could help calm investors.