Kakao, IMAX turn to blocks — with very different results

Equity investors barely murmured after a block from the Korean instant messaging app operator. But they gave a movie giant less-than-stellar reviews, sending its stock spiralling after its own block closed.

South Korea’s Kakao Corp and Hong Kong-listed IMAX China displayed vastly different aftermarket performances following a pair of successful block trades on Wednesday, reflecting the increasing market sensitivity to the valuations and long-term growth prospects of Asian stocks.

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