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Jane Zhang

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Jane Zhang is a financial editor at TradingKey, with a journalism background. She previously worked for well-known traditional media and has extensive reporting experience. Jane specializes in writing financial news, investigative reports, and feature articles. In 2024, she joined TradingKey, covering news related to stocks and commodities.

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CATL Reaches New Highs Twice in a Week; Morgan Stanley Says Core Strengths Defy Imitation

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 17, CATL's Hong Kong-listed shares (3750.HK) surged past HKD 500, with gains exceeding 6% at one point, setting a new record since its May listing. Its A-shares (300750.SZ) also rose nearly 8%.

Nikkei 225 Surges Past 45,000 for the First Time as Japan's 15% Auto Tariff Takes Effect

TradingKey - On Tuesday, September 16, the Nikkei 225 Index reached new intraday and closing highs, hitting an all-time intraday peak of 45,055.38 and closing up 0.3% at 44,902.27. This marks the first time the index has surpassed the historic 45,000-point milestone, continuing its recent upward tre

Google's Nano Banana Phenomenon Takes the World by Storm; Is ChatGPT in Trouble?

TradingKey - Google recently unleashed a game-changer: its AI assistant Gemini launched the Nano Banana image editing model, which has taken the internet by storm. Last weekend, Gemini became the most popular free app on the iPhone, dethroning ChatGPT and marking an escalation in the AI arms race am

China Announces Nvidia's Antitrust Violation Linked to 5-Year-Old Acquisition; Shares Drop Over 2% Pre-Market

TradingKey - On September 12, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that Nvidia has violated antitrust laws and failed to comply with restrictive conditions set by the SAMR at the time of its acquisition of Mellanox. As a result, a further investigation has been launche

Pop Mart's Market Value Sheds $13 Billion; Stock Declines Post Hang Seng Inclusion, Morgan Stanley Downgrades

TradingKey - On Monday, September 15, Pop Mart's shares (9992.HK) continued their downward trajectory, plunging nearly 9% during morning trading to HKD 252—the lowest since August 5 and marking the steepest drop since April this year. The shares eventually closed down 6.43% at HKD 259, following a d

Market Anticipates Fed Rate Cut Next Week as 10-Year Treasury Yield Dips Below 4% – Boom or Bust?

TradingKey - On Thursday, September 11, intraday trading saw the yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly fall below 4%, marking a five-month low. This movement was prompted by the release of August CPI data indicating that inflation is under control, while initial jobless claims surged to a four-

Alibaba and Baidu Soar on Adoption of Self-Developed Chips for AI Training

TradingKey - Reports have emerged that Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu have started using self-designed chips to train AI models, partially replacing Nvidia's chips. Following this news, Alibaba's US-listed shares surged by 8% on Thursday, marking the biggest two-week gain, while its Hong Kong

Novo Nordisk to Cut 9,000 Jobs and Lowers Profit Growth Forecast; Analysts See Positive Signals

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 10, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO), known for its obesity drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, announced a restructuring plan involving global job cuts of 9,000 employees and a third downward revision of its profit growth forecast this year. This move mark

OpenAI's Frenzied Orders for Broadcom and Oracle: Is the Cash Enough?

TradingKey - On Tuesday, cloud computing giant Oracle reported its earnings. Despite falling short of revenue expectations, a substantial cloud infrastructure order from OpenAI sent the stock soaring nearly 30% in after-hours trading, marking its best single-day performance since the dot-com bubble.

Shenzhen Becomes the 3rd City to Lift Housing Restrictions; Country Garden Soars 30%, Hong Kong Property Stocks Surge

TradingKey - On Tuesday, September 9, Hong Kong property stocks saw a significant rally, with the Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index (HSMPI.HK) closing up nearly 2.91%, marking its 3rd consecutive day of gains since September 5.

ASML Makes a Bold Move into AI with €1.3 Billion Investment in Mistral, Targeting US Model Independence

TradingKey - On Monday, reports emerged that semiconductor equipment manufacturer and lithography giant ASML has announced its investment in French AI startup Mistral AI, committing €1.3 billion to become the company's largest shareholder. This collaboration between the two European tech firms is se

Japan Q2 GDP Gets a Boost from Consumer Spending; Political Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

TradingKey - On Monday, September 8, Japan's Cabinet Office announced an upward revision of the country's second-quarter GDP, driven by increases in private consumption and savings. The GDP growth rate was adjusted from 0.3% to 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, equating to an annualized rate revised from 1.0

Japan's $550 Billion Investment Plan with the US Kicks Off Amid Tariff Threats

TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, if Japan fails to honor its investment commitments by funding projects selected by President Trump, it risks facing higher tariffs. This information is detailed in a document refining the mechanism of Japan's $550 billion investment in the US.

[U.S. IPO] Lambda, Rival to CoreWeave, Prepares for IPO Following $1.5 Billion Nvidia Order

TradingKey - Lambda, a small AI cloud service provider, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) and has enlisted investment banks such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank for assistance. The IPO could launch as early as the first half of 2026.

Trump Tariffs: The Sole Lifeline for U.S. Bonds Faces Potential Disruption with Court Ruling

TradingKey - In a global environment where long-term bond yields remain elevated, traders have turned to the revenue generated from Trump's tariffs as a crucial support for U.S. fiscal stability, viewing it as a key pillar for the bond market. However, last Friday, a U.S. appeals court declared much

Salesforce Shares Plunge 6% Despite Strong Earnings, as AI Looms Large

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 3, Salesforce (CRM), a leader in customer relationship management software, released its Q2 earnings for fiscal year 2026. The company reported double-digit growth in both revenue and earnings, surpassing expectations. Yet, a weak revenue outlook for the current

Bond Market Turmoil Sees 30-Year US Treasury Yields Break 5% Again

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 3, the bond market continued the global sell-off from the previous day: the yield on 30-year Japanese government bonds hit a historical high, German long bond futures fell for the fifth consecutive trading day, and the 30-year US Treasury yield surpassed 5% for t

Elliott Makes $4 Billion Bet on PepsiCo’s Turnaround: Sees 50% Upside

TradingKey - Elliott Investment Management, one of the world’s largest activist funds, revealed on Tuesday that it has acquired $4 billion worth of shares in PepsiCo. The fund plans to push the beverage giant towards a strategic overhaul to reverse its lagging performance.

UK 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Highest Since 1998; European and U.S. Long-Term Bonds Tumble

TradingKey - On Tuesday during the European session, UK 30-year government bond yields surged to 5.697%, marking the highest level since 1998. This spike was driven by growing concerns over the UK’s economic outlook, coupled with a global rise in long-term bond yields.

Precious Metals Climb as Silver Breaks $40 to Hit a 14-Year High; Markets Await Upcoming Non-Farm Payroll Data

TradingKey - On Monday, September 1st, silver prices surged past $40, marking the first time since 2011. At the time of writing, spot silver is trading at $40.63, up more than 2% on the day and over 40% year-to-date. Other precious metals like platinum and palladium also posted gains, with gold reac

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