BRIEF: Forest Cabin rises in Hong Kong debut

Shares of skincare products maker Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co. Ltd. (2657.HK) opened up 9.3% at HK$85 in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, then continued to rise to close up…
illustration of a Pop Mart's Labubu

Labubu fever, and a skincare brawl

An early edition toy based on the red-hot Labubu character has fetched a record $150,000 in a recent auction. What's driving the craze, and is it sustainable? And a high-profile tussle between two leading skincare brands has left one of them bruised, with its stock down 30%. How can investors steer clear of this kind of damage?