Hong Kong exchange shares fall as political risks of £32 billion LSE approach weigh
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in the Hong Kong stock exchange fell more than 3% on Thursday as investors cast doubt on the merits of its $39 billion (£32 billion) takeover approach to London Stock Exchange Plc (LSE) , a deal that would create a global financial giant.The approach, made public after the city's markets closed on Wednesday, received a cool response in London, where LSE shares finished up 5.9% - far short of the premium implied by the indicative offer from Hong Kong Exchanges and..