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Staff members pose for photos during the listing ceremony for online retailer Shein at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong

Why Shein’s underwhelming IPO debut raises concerns about its future growth

The fast-fashion giant opened trading at HK$48.56 per share, before falling to around HK$43.8 in early trading.

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