China's hottest AI chip stock became its most valuable listed company on day one

CXMT, China's largest DRAM maker, raised $8.6 billion in a Shanghai IPO and became the mainland's most valuable listed company on day one, with shares surging 500% in two hours. The blockbuster listing reflects investor confidence in Chinese chip makers as Beijing pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency amid US export restrictions.

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