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ByteDance valuation tops $600 billion as demand surges for founder stake sale

ByteDance, the parent of TikTok, has topped a record valuation of more than $600 billion as investor demand concentrated on a stake sale led by one of its founding members. The deal targets about $900 million in share transfers. People familiar with the matter said the seller initially priced the company at about $550 billion but raised the price amid sustained interest. ByteDance did not immediately respond to a request for comment.