Toymaker Bloks surges 82% in Hong Kong debut

Toymakers build fun Hong Kong stocks a playground
Hong Kong's long-dormant animal spirits have found a fun niche in an otherwise gloomy market. Shares in Chinese toymaker Bloks surged 82% on their Friday debut, thanks to overwhelming demand in the city.
Toymaker Becomes a Billionaire After Frenzied Hong Kong IPO
The frenzy over a toymaker’s Hong Kong initial public offering has created a new billionaire. Zhu Weisong, founder and chairman of Bloks Group Ltd., was catapulted into the ultra-rich ranks after the company’s $215 million debut Friday drew overwhelming demand from individual investors.
Toymaker Bloks surges 82% in Hong Kong debut after sizzling IPO reception
Demand from Hong Kong retail investors was 6,000 times more than the amount of shares allocated to them, the second highest on record Shares of Chinese toymaker Bloks Group surged as much as 82 per cent in their Hong Kong market debut after its initial public offering (IPO) attracted huge demand from retail and institutional investors.
Bloks Group Shares Rise 72% in Hong Kong Debut
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Chinese toy maker Bloks jumps in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Chinese toy maker Bloks Group were set to open 81.6% higher from the initial public offering (IPO) price in Hong Kong debut on Friday.

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