** Shares of WuXi XDC Cayman Inc 2268.HK, a Chinese antibody drug conjugates research, development and manufacturing services provider, jump 14.5% to HK$56.55, their highest level since debut in November 2023
** Stock marks its biggest intraday pct gain since July 31, 2024 and on track to snap three straight sessions of losses, if current trend continues
** Top pct gainer in healthcare index .HSCIH, which is up 1.2%
** Co expects H1 net profit to increase more than 50% y/y, with revenue up over 60% y/y, due to growth of downstream demand in antibody drug conjugate and broader bioconjugate industry, among others
** Hang Seng Biotech Index .HSHKBIO rises 1.1%, benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI climbs 0.6%
** YTD, stock up 81.4%
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))