** Shares of microfinance company China Lending Corp
CLDC.O jump 6.1% to two-week high of 90 cents
** Co enters into a five-year partnership with China-based
Zhong Lian Jin An Insurance Brokers Co (ZLJA) to develop
consumer financing business urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN24U0NL
** Co also expands into litigation guarantee business by
facilitating an agreement between ZLJA, co's business partner
Urumqi Haoyi Yuntian Information Technology Co, and online
litigation solution provider Gongdao Network Technology Co
** CLDC set for best session since July 15
** Stock down 8.8% this year as of Friday's close, set to
extend losses to fourth straight year
(Reporting by Susan Mathew in Bengaluru;)
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