Chinese hotpot chain operator Haidilao saw its stock plummet on Monday, along with other restaurant shares, as fears grew over the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
in the the mainland and infected over 40,000 others. The virus has also spread to more than two dozen countries.
"Restaurant operators and hotel operators stocks will continue to slide," said Wong, who is executive director of research at the firm.
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