** Xiaocaiyuan International Holding's shares (2999.HK) soar 8.4% to HK$10.14, marking biggest one-day pct gain since June 23
** Stock hit highest level since July 23, set to snap four-session losing streak
** Restaurant chain operator expects net profit for six months ended in June to rise compared to same period in 2024
** Says profit increase due to improvement in its operating efficiency
** Hang Seng Consumption Index (.HSCGSI) climbs 0.7%, benchmark Hang Seng Index HSI:HSI gains 0.4%
** YTD, stock up 8.9%
($1 = 7.1785 yuan)
($1 = 7.8499 Hong Kong dollars)