** Shares of project management services group Central China
Management Co Ltd 9982.HK jump 10.1% to HK$1.64, their highest
since Sept. 15, and on course for a second session of gains
** Henan, China-based co says it may repurchase up to 329.53
mln shares, or 10% of its issued share capital, in the open
market urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2SK1DR
** Says repurchase will demonstrate board's confidence in
co's long-term business prospects and co is in stable financial
position and is able to maintain sufficient financial resources
to meet the needs of its business growth
** Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index .HSMPI slides 1%,
while the Hang Seng Composite Index tracking properties and
construction stocks .HSCIPC eases 0.3%
** The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI climbs 0.9%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))