** Hong Kong shares of WuXi Apptec jump 6% to HK$52.95, their highest since Oct. 15
** Stock is the fifth biggest pct gainer in Hang Seng Index
and Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index , up 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively
** Nomura maintains "buy"; raises TP of Hong Kong stock to HK$63.12 from HK$43.45, and Shanghai shares to 63.82 yuan from 57.73 yuan
** Says improving sentiment with 3Q24F growth to further accelerate on non-covid basis
** Adds, it slightly lifts FY24F/25F revenue estimates and earnings forecasts to reflect a stronger growth outlook for its chemistry segment, which is expected to offset the softening growth of its other segments
** Shanghai shares rise 5.3% to 52.8 yuan, highest since Oct. 11
** In China, the blue-chip CSI 300 Index gains 1.2% and the Shanghai Composite Index adds 0.8%
** Hong Kong shares fell 37.1% YTD, Shanghai-listed stock down 31.1% YTD
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))
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