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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Alibaba Surges Over 2% Pre-Market on Launch of Advanced AI Chip
TradingKey - On Friday, August 29, Alibaba's shares jumped in pre-market trading, with gains expanding to nearly 2%. This uptick followed a report from The Wall Street Journal that the company has unveiled a more powerful AI chip designed to handle a broader range of AI inference tasks.
Fri, Aug 29
Super Micro Addresses 'Accounting Fraud' Allegations, Cites Weaknesses in Financial Disclosure Controls
TradingKey - Super Micro Computer (SMCI.US), a prominent AI server manufacturer, recently revealed significant weaknesses in its financial disclosure controls (like internal audits and compliance checks), which could compromise the accuracy and timeliness of its financial reporting if not corrected.
Fri, Aug 29
Japan's Two-Year Bond Auction Demand Hits 16-Year Low Amid Rising Rate Hike Speculation from BOJ
TradingKey - Demand for Japan's two-year government bonds hit the lowest level in 16 years this Thursday, as market speculation intensified that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates later this year, coupled with expectations of increased short-term debt issuance. This development indica
Thu, Aug 28
Meituan's Q2 Profit Slump by 87% Spurs Divergent Views: Market Share Erosion or Long-term Strength?
TradingKey - On August 28th, Meituan (3690.HK) tumbled more than 10% at the opening of the Hong Kong market, closing down 13.07% at HK$101.1, hitting a new low since last September. The primary reason was the Q2 financial report falling significantly short of expectations, with net profit plunging 8
Thu, Aug 28
Lutnick Discloses Inside Scoop: US Government Pressures TSMC to Trade Investment for Subsidies
TradingKey - In a recent interview, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized the Biden administration’s subsidy policy as "giving away money for nothing." He highlighted that the Trump administration demanded a "fair deal" from companies as a condition for receiving subsidies. This approach l
Wed, Aug 27
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Cambricon Briefly Outpaces Moutai as China's Priciest Stock, Fueled by AI Chip Demand
TradingKey - On August 27, Cambricon's stock surged nearly 10% during intraday trading, breaking through the 1,400 yuan mark and reaching a peak of 1,464.98 yuan, surpassing Moutai to become the priciest stock of A-share, with the total market capitalization briefly exceeded 600 billion yuan.
Wed, Aug 27
Trump Retaliates Against European Digital Taxes with New Tariffs and Chip Restrictions
TradingKey - On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on all countries that do not revoke their digital taxes and to tighten US chip export restrictions.
Tue, Aug 26
Trump's Dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook Raises Alarms Over Fed Independence, Roiling Markets
TradingKey - On Monday, August 25, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the immediate dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook countered this claim on Monday evening, stating that Trump lacks the authority to remove her and that she will not resign.
Tue, Aug 26
Pop Mart Joins Hang Seng Index Blue Chip; New Mini Labubu Launch on Friday Poised to Be a Hit
TradingKey - On August 22, the Hang Seng Index Company announced its quarterly review results, with Pop Mart International (9992.HK) being included as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, elevating it to blue-chip status.
Fri, Aug 22
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TSMC Considers Returning Chip Act Subsidies if U.S. Seeks Equity Stake
TradingKey - TSMC is contemplating returning some of the financial support it received from the U.S. under the CHIPS Act if the U.S. government insists on exchanging subsidies for equity stakes. This comes in response to recent U.S. proposals to convert subsidies into government ownership in support
Fri, Aug 22
Cambrian Hits the 20% Daily Limit, Market Cap Surpasses 500 Billion Yuan;STAR 50 Index Hits Over Three-Year High
TradingKey - On August 22, Chinese A-share chip stocks witnessed a significant rally, led by Cambrian, which surged over 19% during intraday trading to surpass 1,200 yuan per share, marking a new historical high and pushing its market capitalization beyond 500 billion yuan.
Fri, Aug 22
US Sets EU Tariff Cap at 15%, Plans to Lower Auto Tariffs Within Weeks
TradingKey - In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the United States and the European Union detailed the framework trade agreement reached in late July. The U.S. reiterated its tariff cap of 15% on most EU goods and pledged to extend this rate to include automobiles and parts, with the reduction
Thu, Aug 21
Intel Plans to Secure Additional Funding Through Discounted Share Placements Following $2 Billion SoftBank Investment, Shares Plummet Nearly 7%
TradingKey - Intel is reportedly in discussions with large investors to secure additional funding through a discounted share offering, according to sources familiar with the matter. On Wednesday, Intel's stock plummeted 6.99% to $23.54, a low not seen since August 13.
Thu, Aug 21
Japan's July Exports Record Biggest Drop in Four Years; Exports to the US Decline for Fourth Consecutive Month
TradingKey - On Wednesday, August 20, Japan's Ministry of Finance released trade data showing that July exports fell by a larger-than-expected 2.6% year-on-year, marking the steepest decline since February 2021. Notably, exports to the US fell for the fourth consecutive month with a 10.1% year-on-ye
Wed, Aug 20
Pop Mart Soars Over 13%, Market Cap Tops HK$400 Billion; CEO Projects Effortless HK$30 Billion Revenue in 2025
TradingKey - On Wednesday, August 20, Pop Mart (9992.HK) shares soared more than 13% to HK$318.4 during Hong Kong trading, pushing its market cap past the HK$400 billion mark. The stock closed up 12.54% at HK$316.
Wed, Aug 20
Pop Mart's Net Profit Soars Nearly 400% in First Half; Labubu Generates 4.8 Billion Yuan in Revenue
TradingKey - On August 19, Pop Mart disclosed its financial results for the first half of the year, revealing significant boosts in both revenue and profit, driven by the global appeal of Labubu. Revenue surged about 200%, while profit surged close to 400%.
Tue, Aug 19
S&P Maintains US Credit Rating, Anticipates Tariff Revenue Will Offset Tax Bill Deficit
TradingKey - On Monday, August 18, S&P Global Ratings, one of the world's three major credit rating agencies, announced that it is maintaining the United States’ sovereign credit rating. The long-term rating remains at AA+, the short-term rating at A-1+, and the long-term credit outlook is stable.
Tue, Aug 19
European Defense Stocks Rally as Markets Bet on Europe's Steadfast Support for Ukraine Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Tensions
TradingKey - On Monday, European stock markets saw most major indices decline, yet defense stocks bucked the trend by climbing higher amid market bets on increased European defense spending.
Mon, Aug 18
Ahead of Jackson Hole, Wall Street Question the Case for Fed Rate Cuts
TradingKey - As markets eagerly await Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium this Friday, any signals he delivers will be closely scrutinized for insights into future monetary policy.
Mon, Aug 18
High Stakes Warnings Ahead of US-Russia Summit: Trump Cautions of Possible Failure
TradingKey - Ahead of the highly anticipated US-Russia summit, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on his Truth Social, emphasizing the "HIGH STAKES!!!" involved in the upcoming discussions.
Fri, Aug 15
