LG Energy Solution shares jump 68% in historic market debut

After record IPO, investors expect surging demand for EV batteries to drive growth

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Investors are optimistic about prospects for the South Korean electric vehicle battery maker as it started trading on the Kospi exchange. (Photo courtesy of LG Energy Solution)

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- LG Energy Solution shares surged in their stock market debut on Thursday following South Korea's largest-ever initial public offering, with investors betting that soaring demand for electric vehicle batteries will spur the company's growth.

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