HONG KONG, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended flat on a quiet Tuesday, with investors waiting for U.S. markets to reopen after a public holiday, although shares of Chalco surged on heavy volume after it forecast a return to profit.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index <.HSI> finished little changed at 24,153.98. The China Enterprises Index <.HSCE> rose 0.23 percent, recovering slightly from a 1.6 percent fall on Monday. (Reporting by Vikram Subhedar; Editing by Chris Lewis) (vikram.subhedar@thomsonreuters.com; +852 2843 6975; Reuters Messaging: vikram.subhedar.reuters.com@reuters.net))