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Is Futu’s bull run nearing an end?

The brokerage’s stock has more than doubled since the start of the year, as it records strong revenue and profit growth fueled by heavy trading volumes Key Takeaways: Futu reported…
Illustration of Futu and UP Fintech's recent rally

Soaring stock brokers, and rising tobacco

Online brokers Futu and UP Fintech have recorded banner results, with revenue up by 75% or more for both in the fourth quarter. What's driving the growth, and is it sustainable? And the international arm of China's tobacco monopoly reported 10% revenue growth last year, even as the number of Chinese smokers fell. What's driving the increase?