HSBC rose 2.5 percent to 689 pence after Citigroup Inc. upgraded the bank to "buy" from "hold," saying it may increase dividends from 34 cents in 2010 to 65 cents in 2013.

汇丰银行股价上涨2.5%，至689便士，花旗集团把汇丰银行股票评级从持有上调为买入，表示该银行2010年股息可能约合每股34美分，2013年约合65美分。