BUZZ — UK's Plus500 rises after acquiring Hedge Capital Markets

* Fintech broker Plus500 shares up 2.5% at 3,408p * Co to acquire Hedge Capital Markets to expand into retail investing market, regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission * Co to also launch its US multi-asset "super-app" in Q1 2027 * YTD, stock down 2.6% (Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru) ((Anushka.Chourasia@thomsonreuters.com)