Hong Kong broker Bright Smart soars 80% as Ant Group nears takeover

Nikkei Asia | March 17, 2026, 1:58 a.m. | Original

SHANGHAI -- Shares of Hong Kong brokerage Bright Smart Securities jumped more than 80% at one point on Tuesday, after it disclosed that it is set to be acquired by financial technology giant Ant Group at the end of this month.

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