Chinese shares plunge 5.5% as authorities probe brokers over violations

Chinese authorities’ investigations into two major Chinese brokerages over suspected violations drove shares in Shanghai sharply lower Friday. --The Shanghai Composite Index SHCOMP, -5.48%  fell 5.5% to 3,436.30, the largest daily percentage loss since Aug. 18.

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