Pop Mart’s net profit rose 8% to CNY5.04 billion (USD750 million) in the first half from a year ago, falling short of market expectations for CNY6.64 billion, the Chinese toymaker's earnings report showed today. Revenue jumped 24% to CNY17.1 billion (USD2.54 billion). Its shares [HKG: 9992] ended 2.1 percent higher at HKD153.70 (USD19.60) each in Hong Kong.