ME News reports that on August 17 (UTC+8), the Chinese-made abstract animated film "Ni Lai" went viral, driving A-share stocks with "ni" (cow) in their names to the top five of the popular trading platform Tonghuashun’s hot stock list during Sunday market closure. Jin Niu Chemical, Gong Niu Group, and Tong Niu Information all made the list, with Jin Niu Chemical holding the top spot. In related stock message boards, some netizens declared these stocks as "concept stocks" tied to the film, while others posted photos of their "Ni Lai" movie tickets as tangible support. However, other users cautioned that investing carries risks, noting that the so-called "Ni Lai concept stocks" are purely driven by emotional hype. One investor remarked: “This movie was clearly made for investors—ordinary people wouldn’t get it. ‘Ni Lai, Ni Lai’—it sounds so inspiring and draws people in. But once you enter, you realize how poorly made this ‘cow’ really is. You’ve already paid for the ticket, so you can’t just leave halfway—you’re stuck. It teaches us one lesson: never enter blindly out of curiosity.” Certain scenes in the film struck a nerve with investors: Ni Lai stumbles and cries. His mother asks, “Ni Lai, why are you crying?” Ni Lai replies he tripped over a stone. His mother responds: “Silly child, that’s a ‘tripping stone’—even dogs won’t touch it.” Recently, "Ni Lai" has sparked a wave of curiosity-driven moviegoers. On its opening day, the film screened 251 times but attracted only 122 viewers, earning RMB 3,420 in box office revenue. After ten days, total box office reached just RMB 7,705, with a peak daily attendance of only a dozen people. Yet currently, "Ni Lai" remains in theaters, with box office soaring from its initial thousands to millions. According to Lantern Professional Edition, "Ni Lai" has entered the top 10 of China’s 2026 domestic animated film box office rankings, with current earnings at RMB 4.648 million, ranking ninth behind "Shuke and Beita: Miniature Humans" at RMB 6.732 million. (Source: BlockBeats)
Chinese abstract animation film 'Niu Lai' sparks 'Niu' stock surge and box office growth
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The Chinese abstract animated film *Niu Lai* has spurred ecosystem growth, driving 'Niu'-related stocks into Tonghuashun’s top five. Jinniu Chemical Industry, Gongniu Group, and Tongniu Information experienced increased investor interest. The film’s box office surged from a few thousand yuan to 4.648 million yuan, securing a spot in the top 10 of China’s 2026 domestic animated film rankings. This trend has become a leading altcoin news topic as traders monitor for further market reactions.
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