Key Takeaways:
Cofe Medical (01187.HK) shares fell 6% to close at $36.98 at midday on their Hong Kong trading debut, erasing early gains after its initial public offering.
The stock opened 1.3% higher at $39.84 before peaking at $40. However, the shares reversed course, falling to a low of $35.5. The midday close at $36.98 was 6% below the listing price of $39.33. The session saw significant activity with 6.5 million shares traded, resulting in a turnover of $251.04 million.
The weak debut performance for Cofe Medical comes amid a challenging market for new listings in Hong Kong. The first day's trading will be a key test of investor appetite for healthcare-related stocks in the current economic environment.
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