GDS Stock Soars 8% Wednesday After A 31% Monthlong Slide

The China data-center operator was on pace for its biggest daily gain since July 30, but remained 51% below its 52-week high.

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GDS Stock Soars 8% Wednesday After A 31% Monthlong Slide

GDS Holdings, which operates data centers in China, soared 8.0% to $23.12 in Wednesday trading, as of 12:01 PM ET, adding $343 million in market value. The rebound came after shares lost 31% over the previous month through Tuesday's close.

A Rebound Below The High

GDS was on pace Wednesday for its largest one-day advance since July 30. The catalyst was not immediately clear.

The company’s market value stood at about $4.6 billion Wednesday. Even with the gain, the shares remained 51% below their 52-week high.

GDS Trails The S&P 500

GDS entered Wednesday down 39% for the year through Tuesday's close. The S&P 500 had gained 10% over that same period.

The data-center operator serves cloud providers, internet businesses and financial institutions, according to its company release. Its next third-quarter results are scheduled for November 25.

GDS plans to report after Hong Kong trading closes and before the U.S. market opens on November 25.

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