Sands China jumps as controlling shareholder intends to up stake
** Shares of Sands China 1928.HK jump 5.9% to HK$21.40,
their highest since Nov. 22, eyes fourth straight session of
gains
** Stock is the fifth biggest pct gainer in Hang Seng
Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC
** Casino operator says its controlling shareholder, Las
Vegas Sands LVS.N , intends to increase its stake
** Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC rises 1.1%,
Hang Seng Index .HSI adds 0.9%
** Stock down 18.9% YTD
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))
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