Xiaomi Dials Up Big Gains on Second Day of Trading

It will be a relief for other technology companies gearing up for multibillion-dollar listings

Xiaomi Corp. shares soared, as the prospect of rapid inclusion in key indexes helped make up for the Chinese smartphone-maker lackluster market debut a day earlier.

The reversal shows the importance of securing a place in widely followed benchmarks, especially in Hong Kong, where this can open up a valuable channel to mainland China.

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